Program Objectives

The Associates of the Boston Public Library's Alan Andres Writer-in-Residence and Picture Book Writer Fellowship programs are intended to:

• Provide an emerging children’s writer with the financial support and professional development needed to complete one literary work for children or young adults.
• Encourage the imagination of young readers, and in so doing, draw attention to the importance of authors and the essential role they perform in nurturing developing minds and furthering our culture.
• Promote the awareness of the Boston Public Library and its resources, by establishing a living link between the Library and the community.

Applicants may apply to only one fellowship, and winners are selected through a blind review process.

The Alan Andres Writing Fellowships will run from October 2026 through September 2027. To learn more about these programs and meet our program alumni please visit our webpage.

After reading the guidelines and application below, if you still have questions, please refer to our FAQ page or email us.