Tell Your Story: Novels

Novels are an exciting genre in children’s literature, whether they are middle grade (ages 8-13) or  young adult (ages 13 and up.) There are seemingly endless novel categories, too: novels in verse, contemporary, horror, fantasy, historical fiction, mystery and narrative nonfiction.

Whatever your novel interest, we’ve got resources and workshops to help you begin, revise, plot, outline, receive feedback, develop characters and more.

No matter where you are on your journey, we’re glad you’re here.  We can give you the skills you need to create the very best novel for kids and teens.

Novel Workshops

Working Retreat: Revision

Working Retreat: Revision

Starts: November 14, 2024

Free #HFGather: 2025 Scholarship Celebration and Information Session

Free #HFGather: 2025 Scholarship Celebration and Information Session

Starts: January 15, 2025

Inspiring Children Through Story

“My picture book … deals with parents separating. One little boy, who parents recently divorced, went to bed with [it] many nights. This deeply moved me to know this picture book helped this little boy.

“I tutor 2nd grade reluctant readers. My understanding of picture book structure and prose allows me to help them learn more than words. Rather than just read the story, we talk about it.”

“You mean I get to keep this book forever?”

…Spoken by a child in tears who was gifted with one of my books at a school visit and had never owned a book before.

“When I hear kids giggle while I’m reading [my book] I feel like I’ve done the job I intended to do.

Novel Resources

6 Ways Research Can Enhance Your Fiction Writing

6 Ways Research Can Enhance Your Fiction Writing

3 Questions With Author, Editor and Agent Linda Epstein

3 Questions With Author, Editor and Agent Linda Epstein

3 Questions With Julie C. Dao and Wendy Xu about Novels and Graphic Novels

3 Questions With Julie C. Dao and Wendy Xu about Novels and Graphic Novels

10 Scary Books for Queer Teens to Feel Empowered Reading

10 Scary Books for Queer Teens to Feel Empowered Reading

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Stories from Our Highlights Foundation Alumni

Realm United: Celebrating a Book Birthday with Katie Keridan

Realm United: Celebrating a Book Birthday with Katie Keridan

Double Book Birthday Celebration: Ruth Horowitz and Robin Heald

Double Book Birthday Celebration: Ruth Horowitz and Robin Heald

Xavier’s Voice: Celebrating a Book Birthday with Ashley Franklin

Xavier’s Voice: Celebrating a Book Birthday with Ashley Franklin

Celebrating a Book Birthday with Nadia L. Hohn and TeMika Grooms

Celebrating a Book Birthday with Nadia L. Hohn and TeMika Grooms

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The Highlights Foundation positively impacts children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform, educate, and inspire children to become their best selves.  Learn more about our impact.