The Raising Voices Fellowship is inviting aspiring writers and/or illustrators who make work for children and young adults to apply for their fully–funded, career–altering programme in 2025. Encompassing a host of creative and practical supports, the selected Fellows will be connected to a welcoming community of practice and supported in developing their careers.
The Fellowship is led by a group of literature organisations including Children’s Books Ireland, Illustrators Ireland, Publishing Ireland, the Dublin Book Festival and the Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig. Raising Voices aims to break down barriers to publication and progression, and to increase diversity and representation in the Irish literature sector for those whose voices have been underrepresented due to background or identity. Children’s Books Ireland is the lead organisation and will be the main point of contact.
The Raising Voices Fellowship commences in January 2025 and will run until November 2025. The application deadline is Thursday 14th November at 3pm.
