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Ezra Jack Keats Foundation

Ezra Jack Keats Foundation

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Bringing the multicultural, creative spirit of Keats into children’s lives and literature.

The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation fosters children’s love of reading and creative expression by supporting arts and literacy programs in public schools and libraries; cultivating new writers and illustrators of exceptional picture books that reflect the experience of childhood in our diverse culture; and protecting and promoting the work of Keats, the preeminent author-illustrator whose book The Snowy Day broke the color barrier in mainstream children's publishing.

06/08/2026
06/04/2026

It’s a beautiful day on YouTube—Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood officially launched its own channel globally. Tap the link in the first comment for more. ⬇️

An Exciting Year at the EJK Foundation 06/03/2026

Check out our latest newsletter!

An Exciting Year at the EJK Foundation Email from Ezra Jack Keats Foundation End of Year Celebrations 2026 End of Year Celebrations EJK Award Ceremony & Panel Discussion The EJK Award ceremony was filled with joy and truly inspiring prese

06/02/2026

We mourn the passing of Mildred Pitts Walter who wrote about children's lives, and in so doing changed the lives of the children who read her books, for the better.

Photos from The Children's Book Review's post 05/19/2026
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New York, NY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm