What We Do
Our Work
The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation focuses it’s support on advancing diversity in children’s literature; supporting public education and educators; and providing subsidy for programs and scholarships in public parks, museums and universities.
Our core programs are informed by Ezra’s experiences and values. His path to success was through public education and the love of reading. Ezra imagined a better future for all children – our work is to help make it real.
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