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Pocono Believe 2025—All Aboard!

Apr 25, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025

The Highlights Foundation Retreat Center

The train to publication is all about onboarding. From industry professionals to gatekeepers, and from our readers to ourselves everyone needs to BELIEVE in our work. Whether you're just getting started or you're Published and Listed (PAL), gain steam for the journey at this year's retreat. We'll dig into our work in a way that builds faith in self and makes meaningful connections with others. All aboard!—as we make tracks to the Highlights Foundation.

Quick Facts

HOST REGION: Eastern Pennsylvania

CONTACT: Kristen Strocchia epa-ara@scbwi.org

Important Dates at a Glance

For More Information

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The Scholarship application window closed on Dec 2, 2024

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Early Bird registration available from Jan 12-Feb 12

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Accommodations at the Highlights Foundation

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Get to know our retreat faculty

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A limited number of Critique and Career Consultation meetings available at an additional cost

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Apr 17-Struggling With Imposter Syndrome with editor Matt Phipps

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For illustrators

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For Authors & Translators

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