08/29/2026
Do you know a college student who grew up reading PJ Library books? Now it's their turn to help write them!
Introducing PJ Library's College Storytellers Fellowship, a paid fellowship for 10–15 undergraduate and graduate students across North America who are interested in writing Jewish picture books.
• Fellowship Duration: October 2026 – July 2027
• Deadline to apply: September 22, 2026
• Write, workshop, and revise an original Jewish picture book manuscript for submission to PJ Library (participation does not guarantee publication)
• Participate in monthly virtual workshops
• Receive feedback from peers, mentors, and publishing professionals
• Meet authors, illustrators, editors, literary agents, and publishers
• Explore careers in children's publishing and the Jewish nonprofit world
• Build lasting friendships with fellow storytellers
We believe Jewish children's books should reflect the creativity, diversity, and lived experiences of today's younger generations—and that the best stories often grow in a supportive, creative community. That's why PJ Library is thrilled to launch the College Storytellers Writing Fellowship.
Come write the next chapter of Jewish children's literature! Learn more and apply: https://airtable.com/app9FyefIsUIFyXTO/pagMvlPjoW1NjhsoP/form
P.S. Being a past PJ Library subscriber is not a requirement for applying.
