Join Us In-Person!
August 2nd-5th, 2026
Highlights Foundation Retreat Center
Space is limited. First-come, first-serve.
What you need to know:
Our annual retreat is an in-community gathering for neurodivergent kidlit writers and illustrators.
You can look forward to:
- Writing time
- Connecting with like-minded writers & illustrators
- Neurodivergent-focused programming
- Calm and inclusive campus
Cost
The price this year is $675 and is all-inclusive, with lodging and all meals and snacks provided by Highlights Foundation. Payment plans are available through Highlights Foundation.
We’ve removed programming from our fee to make it more accessible for everyone. If you’d like, you can choose to contribute a donation toward our programming, which will help us pay the faculty!
More information including programming will be coming soon, but don’t wait to register! Space is limited!
Our Community on Discord
Get to know us before you meet us!
We’ve got a Discord server where we meet, mentor, and even hold live sessions, including writing sprints and lunch chats. Drop by and say hi, introduce yourself, and get some help or help someone else!
Sound Like Something You Can Get Behind?
We need help in the way of volunteers, donations for scholarships, and content!