Fred Rogers Productions initiative to train new writers of color
This week, the company announced the launch of Writers’ Neighborhood, a five-year initiative to identify and support new and emerging writers from underrepresented racial groups.
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Congrats to the current management of Fred Rogers Productions.
From “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” to “Alma’s Way” and “Donkey Hodie,” Fred Rogers Productions creates some of the most respected programs in children’s media. But the Pittsburgh-based company founded by TV icon Fred Rogers also wants to ensure the people writing for those shows are as diverse as the children watching them.
This week, the company announced the launch of Writers’ Neighborhood, a five-year initiative to identify and support new and emerging writers from underrepresented racial groups. Following last year's pilot, applications for the next cohort of fellows will be open May 1-15. The program will welcome that class in September, and another new cohort each of the following three years.