About
Authors & Illustrators for Children is an organization of authors and illustrators of children’s books who are dedicated to enhancing the world for children.
Values
- Authors & Illustrators for Children values a government that cares for children’s needs and plans for the needs of future generations.
- We believe children have the right to quality education, health care, and a clean environment.
- We believe that children should be encouraged to think and dream, and that the freedom to express their ideas and dreams is a human right.
- We believe personal responsibility should be taught by example at all levels.
History
2020
Our focus in 2020 was to ensure Joe Biden was elected President. We partnered with Postcards to Voters; providing them with wonderful artwork from our members, and encouraging our members to participate in PtV campaigns. We also directed our members to other organizations where they could help to ensure election victory. We offered original artwork prizes to members who shared their outreach campaigns, and we continued the campaign after the presidential election to support the democrats in the Georgia Senate special election.
2018
#VoteOrTheyWin
In 2018 we focused on getting out the young vote with our #VoteOrTheyWin campaign. Award-winning artists created unique and powerful images supporting the campaign while our members and interns spread the message through social media.
2016
We create children’s books because
we care about ALL children.
That’s why we’re voting for Hillary Clinton.
Our focus in 2016 was on extending our reach through social media. Dozens of prominent authors and illustrators provided quotes supporting Hillary Clinton’s campaign. AIC distributed the quotes and memes derived from the quotes on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Tumblr. Additionally, we purchased advertising on Facebook and produced YouTube videos.
2012
Stand With Us For Our Children’s Future
Our 2012 campaign focused on the reelection of Barack Obama in a three-pronged approach: 1) via our 30-second TV spot in swing states (primarily Florida), 2) through an intensive Internet campaign (both paid ads and through social networking), and 3) by encouraging our members to work for local candidates who supported Obama’s efforts to address the critical issues of healthcare, education, the environment, and personal rights.
2008
The characters we create inspire our readers. The character he possesses will inspire a nation. Join over 1300 authors and illustrators for children.
Vote for Barack Obama.
Our focus in 2008 was the creation of a television ad which we placed on TV stations in swing states (primarily Ohio). Our 2008 campaign for Barack Obama attracted more than 1,300 authors & illustrators to join.
2004
We Create Children’s Books Because We Care About Children—That’s Why We’re Voting For John Kerry.
Created in 2004, AIC supported the John Kerry for President campaign because we believed he was the candidate that best represented our values. Over 400 Authors & Illustrators lent their names to an advertisement which was placed in national publications targeted at teachers and librarians, as well as newspaper and periodical ads in swing states.
People
April Halprin Wayland
Co-founder
April writes, teaches, plays the fiddle, attempts to train her doofus dog, and hikes. Her main talent is collecting very smart friends who are changing the world.