What We Do
Our Work
The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation works to advance diversity in children’s literature, enrich programming in public schools and libraries, support outstanding public school educators and librarians; and provide subsidy for programs and scholarships in public parks, museums and universities.
Ezra Jack Keats Award
Given annually to a new writer and new illustrator of extraordinary children’s books that reflect the diverse nature of our culture.
Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition
A mix of imagination, effort and artistry that brings out the best in every student
Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grants
Funding educators’ great ideas in classrooms and libraries across the country
Performance Programs & Scholarships
We sponsor family concerts, university fellowships, and much more