The WNDB Internship Grant Program provides supplemental grants to applicants from diverse backgrounds who wish to pursue a career in children’s and adult publishing. The high cost of living in New York City and other major publishing hubs bars many marginalized students from accepting the opportunity to intern in publishing—a vital entry point to the industry.

In 2024, we will award sixteen grants of $3,000, expanding WNDB's efforts to diversify the publishing industry—there will be grants focused on both children's publishing and adult publishing.

Internship positions must take place over the summer between June 1st and August 31st.  In addition to the grant award, grantees are expected to attend various events throughout the summer, including an introductory Internship Grant Bootcamp, as well as additional professional development and networking events, publishing panels, organized partner mentor/mentee meetings, and an exit interview/testimonial of the program. Please be mindful that the virtual events will take place during the day of your internship (our placement partners are aware of this and will be flexible with you so you can attend all the events).

For Summer 2024, remote positions are permitted.

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