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ABOUT THE EZRA JACK KEATS FOUNDATION:
1. What does the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation do?
The EJK Foundation oversees the continuing publication of Ezra’s books, making sure that the quality of the production meets the high standard required by Ezra. The Foundation is responsible for administering any business connected with the books, such as film adaptations, posters, books based on Ezra’s characters or new formats (coloring books, etc.) Film companies wishing to make documentaries about Ezra’s life, work with the Foundation, as do companies wishing to make electronic games or toys centered on Ezra’s stories and characters. The Foundation evaluates proposals for the funding of programs that are then administered by the institutions that have received the funds. We answer the letters still written to Ezra every day by educators, parents and children. This is one of our favorite jobs.
2. How was the EJK Foundation started?
Ezra created his Foundation before he died, but during his life it remained a largely dormant organization. It was upon his death that the true work of the Foundation began. Nurtured by the royalties from his books and by the people, who loved Ezra, the Foundation has grown into a glowing reflection of Ezra’s desire to contribute to making the world a better place for children.
3. What are some of the programs supported by the Foundation?
To see a list of programs administered and supported by the EJK Foundation go to the Programs page on this site.
4. Where is the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation?
The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation is located in Brooklyn, New York.
5. Where are the original Ezra Jack Keats book illustrations?
The original art work for Ezra’s books reside in the Keats Archives of the de Grummond Collection of Children’s Literature at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This Archive also contains various memorabilia from his childhood, his years as a struggling artist and then as a successful author and illustrator.
6. What is the de Grummond Collection?
The de Grummond Collection at USM is one of the foremost collections of children’s literature in the United States. The Collection and the Keats Archives are dedicated to preserving and promoting the vitally important field of children’s books created over the last several centuries. Scholars and students of children’s literature use the de Grummond as a primary source for information and original research in the field.
7. Is it OK for me to download a photo from your site for framing?
No. All of the images, photographs and illustrations, are copyrighted and not available for unauthorized reproduction. If you need an image for a project, presentation or production you must write to us, at the EJK Foundation, to ask for permission to display a copy. Once you have received permission the image will have to appear with the following credit: “This image appears with the permission of the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation.”
8. How may I obtain a copy of an EJK painting (a book illustration or one of his beautiful easel paintings) for framing?
Artist quality reproductions of a selected group of Ezra’s illustrations are available for purchase from the PodGallery at:
http://www.podgallery.com/index.cfm/hurl/msgId=899/action=artwork
Currently Ezra’s fine art is not available in reproduction but it will be important for us to know if people are interested in owning copies. Feel free to let us know of your interest.
9. Are there posters celebrating his work? Wall hangings? Peter dolls? Willie dolls? Stationery? Posters? Stamps? How can I get them?
Visit the Shopping Page on this website for a full list of places to buy materials having to do with Ezra and his books.
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