The de Groot Foundation

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A private foundation passionate about investing in writers and the literary arts 📖 degrootfoundation.org

Headshot of writer Alfredo Aguilar, with short, dark hair and glasses, smiling in a blue button up with a tied scarf around his neck. His name, Alfredo Aguilar, is on the lower half of the image in larger white font. A white strip at the bottom has The de Groot Foundation logo of an open book and the words "Director's Grantee" in maroon.
Promotional graphic for author Shelley Stoehr's upcoming publication. On top of a brick wall background, Shelley's book cover has a white background with pink text that looks like neon lights that reads the title: GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS. In smaller black text reads "One Woman's Experience as a Sex Worker in the 1990s. A memoir by Shelley Stoehr." The bottom of the graphic has similar font to the title that says "Coming soon" and there is a circle in the top right corner that says "Fall 2026."
Writer Abdelrahman ElGendy talks about his forthcoming publication, HUNA: A MEMOIR OF REVOLUTION, PRISON, AND BECOMING.
Headshot of writer Abdelrahman ElGendy, with short, dark hair and a short beard, smiling in a blue sweater. His name, Abdelrahman ElGendy, is on the lower half of the image in larger white font. A white strip at the bottom has The de Groot Foundation logo of an open book and the words "Director's Grantee" in maroon.
Collage of 24 headshots on top of a maroon background. Twelve headshots are on top, there is white text in the middle that says "2026 Director's Grantees," and there are twelve headshots on the bottom.
Promotional graphic for The Dial Magazine's new book. The cover of the book, which is cream with various squares showing a map of the U.S in pink, green, yellow, and blue, says "HOW WE SEE IT: THE WORLD LOOKS AT AMERICA IN THE AGE OF TRUMP. Edited by The Dial, With an introduction by Madeleine Schwartz." Surrounding the cover is a navy blue background.
Headshot of writer Rasheed Newson smiling at the camera in a black top in front of some greenery. The cover of his upcoming book, THERE'S ONLY ONE SIN IN HOLLYWOOD, is in the bottom left corner.
Composite of author Anthony Aycock and his new book. Anthony's headshot is on the left, where he is looking at the camera in a button up and tie with round glasses on. The cover of his forthcoming book, JUST PLAIN FILTHY: THE STORY BEHIND BOOK BANNING'S TRIAL OF THE CENTURY, is on the right. The cover shows a plain book page on top of a wood background where "just plain filthy" has a chunk of black highlighted in between, as if blacking out the banned words. "Anthony Aycock" is stamped in red in the top right corner.
Composite of author Jason Prokowiew and his new book. Jason's headshot is on the left, where he is sitting outside in a blue jacket with his hands in front of him. The cover of his forthcoming book, WAR BOYS, is on the right. The cover shows a blue-toned image of his father as a child. White text at the top has a quote that reads "'Astonishing... a tour de force that is both compelling and deeply moving.' -Dan Chaon, author of ONE OF US." The title, WAR BOYS: A FATHER AND SON MEMOIR is in large white text.
Headshot of writer Rasheed Newson looking at the camera in a white button up and navy blue cardigan in front of a foggy Los Angeles. His hand is placed on his lower chest, and he has bright red painted nails with white hearts on them. The cover of his upcoming book, THERE'S ONLY ONE SIN IN HOLLYWOOD, is in the bottom left corner.
Promotional graphic for The Dial Magazine's forthcoming book. The cover of the book, which is cream with various squares showing a map of the U.S in pink, green, yellow, and blue, says "HOW WE SEE IT: THE WORLD LOOKS AT AMERICA IN THE AGE OF TRUMP. Edited by The Dial, With an introduction by Madeleine Schwartz." Surrounding the cover is a navy blue background with cream text at the bottom that says the publication date, "June 9, 2026."
Promotional graphic for Anna Louie Sussman's newest article for the New York Times. A collage of three images: a baby mobile, the title of Anna's article: "Why So Few Babies? We Might Have Overlooked the Biggest Reason of All" and Anna's black and white headshot, where she is smiling to the left in a black top with her hair in a bun.
Promotional graphic celebrating Hala Alyan as a 2026 Pulitzer Prize finalist. Hala's headshot, where she is looking into the camera in a black top with her long, dark hair down, is on the left. Her memoir cover, I'LL TELL YOU WHEN I'M HOME, is on the right. Slightly above is a gold emblem that says "Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize"
Promotional graphic of writer Vanessa Hua and her new book, COYOTELAND. The background features Vanessa's headshot, in which she looks at the camera in a black top with long braids, standing in front of a rock during golden hour. Her book cover is in the bottom right, which depicts a red and yellow coyote surrounded by a blue neighborhood landscape.
Alt text: Graphic for Scholar of Note Dr. Eve L. Ewing's upcoming event at the American Library in Paris. White text on top of a brown background reads "Breaking Bread: A Poetry Workshop with Dr. Eve L. Ewing" in larger font and "Join us for a hands-on sensory writing workshop led by the Library’s current scholar of note, Dr. Eve L. Ewing – where fresh bread becomes inspiration, and words rise in unexpected ways. Wed. May 13. 19 h 30 - 20 h 30. In person" in smaller font. Dr. Eve L. Ewing's headshot, which shows her looking to the right in front of a yellow background, is on the left. An image of various breads is on the right.
Promotional graphic for Vanessa Hua's upcoming book tour for COYOTELAND. A blue and white gradient background with Vanessa's headshot and the cover of her book at the top, which depicts a red and yellow coyote surrounded by a blue neighborhood landscape. Large text says "Join Vanessa Hua on tour for COYOTELAND" with small white text that says "*All times are local." Below, the dates and times are listed: "May 12, 7 PM. The Booksmith with Oscar Villalon. San Francisco, CA. May 16, 2 PM. Orinda Books. Orinda, CA. May 18, 7 PM. Yu and Me Books with Kirsten Chen. New York, NY. May 19, 7 PM. Greedy Reads Remington with Gabrielle Lucille Fuentes. Baltimore, MD. May 20, 7 PM. Harvard Book Store. Boston, MA. May 22, 6:30 PM. Cap Lit Sacramento. Sacramento, CA. May 31, 4 PM. Bay Area Book Festival "Dream Can Be Deceiving: Asian American Identities" with Kelly Yang, moderated by Dion Lim. Berkeley, CA. July 11. Festival of AAPI Books. Long Beach, CA."
Headshot of writer Shastri Akella smiling at the camera in glasses and a brown and white collared shirt, with greenery in the background. White text on the bottom half of the image is a quote from Shastri: “[Applying] became a learning experience that I knew I would cherish irrespective of whether I won this contest or not.” - Shastri Akella, 2025 Winner"
Graphic for The Dial Magazine's annual report for 2025. Text reads "In 2025, THE DIAL published 107 pieces of journalism, essays and literature from 49 countries. This work included writing about journalism in exile, changes to the global aid and our planet, as well as fiction and poetry in translation that help us understand this moment."
Headshot of writer Patrick Strickland in a light pink shirt with short brown hair and a short beard ,looking at the camera in front of a black background. The cover of his new book, A HISTORY OF HEARTACHE, is in the bottom left corner.
Graphic for the Pen Parentis Literary Salon with a faded book in the background and three circular headshots of writers Len Lawson, Chital Mehta, and Fred Moten in the foreground. White text reads "Pen Parentis Literary Salon Reimagination and Reclamation" on top and "April 14, 2026. 7 PM ET. Online. RSVP penparentis.org" on bottom. There is a black border around the graphic.
Graphic for Scholar of Note Brenda Withers' upcoming event at the American Library in Paris. White text on top of an orange background reads "Bon Appétit: A Staged Reading with Brenda Withers" in larger font and "Join us for a reading of Scholar of Note Brenda Withers' new musical-in-progress inspired by Julia Child’s Paris years, starring professional actors and members of the Library community. Tues. April 14. 19 h 30 - 20 h 30. In person" in smaller font. Brenda Withers' headshot, which shows her looking at the camera in a brown turtleneck with her brown hair up, is on the left. An image of Julia Child smiling and holding a cutting board with food on it is on the right.
Photo of author Rasheed Newson smiling and speaking into a microphone at The American Library in Paris.
Headshot of writer Rhae Lynn Barnes smiling with the cover of her new book, DARKOLOGY: BLACKFACE AND THE AMERICAN WAY OF ENTERTAINMENT in the bottom left corner. The cover is yellow with black text and has white gloves followed by a red cane and red boots near the bottom
Promotional graphic for Pen Parentis. Blue background with silhouette of two children jumping in the grass. White text on top reads "Pen Parentis Writing Fellowship for New Parents" in large font and "3/01 - 4/17. PenParentis.org/fellowship/. Entry fee waived for sustaining members." In smaller text below. The Pen Parentis logo of a pen tip is in the bottom right corner.
Graphic for Visiting Fellow at the American Library in Paris Rasheed Newson's upcoming event. White text on top of a mauve background reads "From Baldwin to Today: Queer Black Expats in Paris" in larger font and "An interactive lecture on art, exile, and queer Black life in the City of Lights with Visiting Fellow Rasheed Newson, author of the national bestseller My Government Means to Kill Me. Tues. Feb 3. 19 h 30 - 20 h 30. In-Person + Zoom" in smaller font. Rasheed Newson's headshot, which shows a bald man in a blue button up and navy coat smiling with the Hollywood sign in the background, is on the left. Next to him is the cover of his book, MY GOVERNMENT MEANS TO KILL ME.
Image of author and filmmaker Kim Watson on stage at the Pan African Film Festival holding the award for best documentary feature and smiling. He is in a navy blue suit with black glasses and a hat, and is holding a microphone. In the bottom left corner is a certificate of the award, which says "Ja'Net DuBois Founders Award. Documentary Feature. Pan African Film Festival 2026."
Headshot of writer Gary V. Powell smiling in a hat and gray shirt next to the cover of his new book, MEN IN LOVE: STORIES. The cover depicts an image of a water tower in front of a clear blue sky.
Headshot of writer Anndee Hochman, smiling in front of a mosaic tiled background in a black top with short hair and purple dangling earrings. The cover of her new book, PARENT TRIP: UNEXPECTED ROADS TO FORM A FAMILY is in the bottom left corner. The cover depicts drawings of multiple packed cars on hills, one with a license plate that says "FAMILY."
Collage of author Mark Braude's new book cover on the left, with his headshot on the right. The book, THE TYPEWRITER AND THE GUILLOTINE: AN AMERICAN JOURNALIST, A GERMAN SERIAL KILLER, AND PARIS ON THE EVE OF WWII, has pink and yellow text with a black and white image of rainy Paris and a silhouette of a woman walking and holding an umbrella. Mark's black and white headshot shows him smiling in a white button-up shirt.
Photo of the Eiffel Tower in Paris from the view of a neighboring street, with buildings on either side. White text at the bottom of the image reads "Applications close March 1st! The de Groot Visiting Fellowship at the American Library in Paris"
Promotional graphic for The de Groot Visiting Fellowship at the American Library in Paris. A picture of past fellow Christian Campbell speaking is at the top of the image with lined paper scraps underneath. Text reads "The de Groot Visiting Fellowship at the American Library in Paris. Applications close March 1, 2026."
Headshot of writer Shastri Akella smiling at the camera in glasses and a brown and white collared shirt, with greenery in the background. White text on the bottom half of the image is a quote from Shastri: "To have two of my literary heroes, Ottessa and Mariana, read my story and like it was a huge boost... It was like the universe telling me “Yes! Keep going!” - Shastri Akella, 2025 Winner"
Promotional image for The de Groot Visiting Fellowship. Spiral notebook page with an image of the Eiffel Tower in Paris at night. The American Library in Paris logo and the de Groot Foundation logo are in the corners of the image. Navy blue text underneath reads "Applications are Open! Visiting Fellowships at the American Library in Paris" in larger font and "Apply by March 1, 2026" in smaller font.
Image of writer Nikesha Elise Williams holding a copy of her new book, THE SEVEN DAUGHTERS OF DUPREE. She is smiling in a teal top and hoop earrings, leaning against a white wall. Maroon letters say "PUB DAY!" in the top right corner.
Graphic for Director's grant recipient Hank Silver's upcoming event at the American Library in Paris. White text on top of a dark brown background reads "Behind the Scenes of the Notre-Dame Restoration" in larger font and "Join carpenter Hank Silver for an inside look at the remarkable reconstruction of Notre-Dame’s iconic roof. Tues. Feb 3. 19 h 30 - 20 h 30. Online & In-Person" in smaller font. Hank Silver's headshot, which shows a bald man in glasses with a beard smiling at the camera in a plaid shirt, is next to an image of the Notre-Dame de Paris being rebuilt.
Collage of author Svetlana Satchkova's new book cover on the left, with her headshot on the right. The book cover, THE UNDEAD: A NOVEL OF MODERN RUSSIA, has red text with a yellow image behind it. It repeats like a roll of film. Svetlana's headshot shows her in a light blue top with her elbows leaning on a table and her hands near the top of her head. She has a platinum blonde buzzcut, long earrings, and light red lipstick on.
Graphic for the Pen Parentis Literary Salon with a book stack in the background and three circular headshots of writers Theresa Burns, Teresa Dzieglewicz, Jessica Rowe, and Diana Whitney in the foreground. White text reads "Pen Parentis Literary Salon Winter Poetry Salon and introducing our new co-host Marina Aris" on top and "January 13, 2026. Online. RSVP penparentis.org" on bottom. There is a dark brown border around the graphic.
Headshot of writer Max Watman smiling and looking to the left in front of a blue sky. He is wearing circular glasses and a plaid shirt. Above his head, in red bubble letters is "PUB DAY!" The cover of his new book, TOMORROW, THE WAR, is in the bottom right corner. The cover has a gray background with a small bird in the center of red text.
Black and white headshot of writer Kenneth R. Rosen grinning and looking at the camera in front of a light gray background. He is wearing a plaid collared shirt and has short hair. Above his head, in blue bubble letters, is "PUB DAY!" The cover of his new book, POLAR WAR: SUBMARINES, SPIES, AND THE STRUGGLE FOR POWER IN A MELTING ARCTIC, is to the right. The cover depicts two shoe prints in the snow, with snowy mountains and a blue sky.
Headshot of writer Sheila Kohler, in a purple top with her white hair down, smiling at the camera in front of greenery. Text reads "Congratulations Sheila" in larger text and "Talent to Burn forthcoming from Open Road" in smaller italicized text underneath.
Graphic of author Max Watman's headshot, where he is in front of a blue sky smiling and looking to the left in a plaid shirt with glasses and a beard. The cover of his upcoming novel, "Tomorrow, the War" is to the left. The cover has a grey background with large red text and a perched bird.
Promotional graphic for the FAWCO Foundation's Literacy is Our Legacy Writing Award. The FAWCO Foundation logo is centered, with smaller text underneath that reads "Announcing a new award for writers." The background is cream with a semi-transparent photo of book pages.
Headshot of writer Matthieu Aikins smiling at the camera in a blue top with a close shaven beard and mustache. He is wearing a blue shirt in front of a gray background, with his hand holding up his chin. White text on top reads "Congratulations Matthieu! On your second Pulitzer Prize and selling your next book, American Vigilantes"
Headshot of writer Ellen Stearns smiling at the camera. She is sitting in a yellow chair, in a black top with her brown curly hair down. White text on top of her headshot reads "Ellen Stearns" in larger font and "2026 Pen Parentis Fellow" underneath.
Promotional image of authors Melissa Chan and Badiucao's upcoming event at the Miami Book Fair. The background is blue with Melissa and Badiucao's headshots in black and white, with their book cover YOU MUST TAKE PART IN REVOLUTION next to them. Text reads "Meet us in Miami! Melissa Chan and Badiucao. Sunday, November 23 at 12 pm. Downtown Miami, MDC Wolfson Campus" The Miami Book Fair logo as well as a banner of the book fair's dates, November 16 - 23, 2025, are at the bottom.
Black and white headshot of writer Sahar Delijani, in a floral top with her hair in a bun, is looking to the left in front of a blurred background. Text reads "Congratulations Sahar!" in larger text and "For Every Person You KIll forthcoming from Melville House" in smaller italicized text underneath.
Graphic of author Kenneth R. Rosen's headshot and the cover of his upcoming novel, "Polar War: Submarines, Spies, and the Struggle for Power in a Melting Arctic." The cover depicts two shoe prints in the snow, with snowy mountains and a blue sky up ahead.
Headshot of writer Sukie Wilson, with short red hair, looking at the camera in front of greenery. A quote in white text on the bottom half of the image says "To say it was inspiring feels like a dull way to describe the experience. I managed to write two short stories, neither of which would have been written if I hadn’t been at Civitella.” - Sukie Wilson"
Graphic for the Pen Parentis Literary Salon with a bookshelf in the background and three circular headshots of writers Scott Elliott, Anca L. Szilágyi, and David Ebenbach in the foreground. White text reads "Pen Parentis Literary Salon Artificial Intelligence" on top and "November 11, 2025 7pm ET. Online. RSVP penparentis.org" on bottom. There is a blue border around the entire graphic.
Graphic of author Nikesha Elise Williams' headshot and the cover of her upcoming novel, "The Seven Daughters of Dupree" The cover depicts a painting of a young black girl walking down a path, with big clouds and a blue sky ahead.
Graphic advertising Melissa Chan and Baiucao at the Miami Book Fair. A collage with three headshots of writer Melissa Chan, artist Badicao, and journalist José Zamora. Above them is part of Melissa Chan and Baicao's graphic novel cover, which reads "You Must Take Part in Revolution."
Graphic for the Geneva Writers Conference. Navy blue background with green text that reads "Emerging Voices Scholarship" with white text underneath reading "The 14th Geneva Writers Conference." Smaller green text below reads "14-16 November 2025" with bolded white text underneath that says "Applications due Sunday, October 26, 2025."
Graphic for an upcoming event at the American Library in Paris. The top half of the graphic reads "Art Without Borders with novelist R. O. Kwon and artist Chloé Quenum." The bottom half of the graphic has Kwon and Quenum's headshots, side by side.
Graphic for the Geneva Writers Conference. Navy blue background with white text that reads "Student scholarships available! The 14th Geneva Writers Conference. 14-16 November 2025. genevawriters.org/conference" with a white strip at the bottom that says "Kindly sponsored by" followed by The de Groot Foundation open book logo that says "Investing in writers & the literary arts"
Headshot of writer Amy Kennedy looking into the camera in front of a dark background. She is wearing a black top, glasses, dangle earrings, and her long brown hair is down. The cover of her book, VANISHING POINTS, is in the bottom right corner. It features a yellow-orange sunset with a bare tree silhouetted.
Graphic for Lillly Dancyger's event with The American Library in Paris. The top half of the graphic has a gradient red and orange background with text on top that reads "LESSONS IN LOOKING WITH LILLY DANCYGER" in large yellow font and "Join Scholar of Note Lilly Dancyger for an interactive lecture on how visual art can deepen and expand a writer's practice. Wed. 24 Sept, 19h30, In-person Only" in smaller white text. The bottom half of the graphic is Lilly Dancyger's headshot, where she looks at the camera in a black top with curly blonde hair in front of greenery.
Graphic for the Pen Parentis Literary Salon with a stack of books in the background and three circular headshots of writers Nicole Cooley, Catherine Texier, and Jessica Manack in the foreground. White text reads "Pen Parentis Literary Salon Capturing the Story Before it is Lost" on top and "September 9, 2025 7pm ET. Online. RSVP penparentis.org" on bottom. There is a blue border around the entire graphic.
Image of author Ian Williams and his book, YOU'VE CHANGED. Ian's headshot, where he's smiling to the right in a jacket in front of greenery, is on the left, and his book cover, You've Changed, is to the right. The cover is yellow with a red heart sliced through with a blue arrow.
Graphic of the 2025 DAG Prize for Literature Winner Michael Zapata. On the left is the DAG logo, Michael's headshot of him smiling in a blue top with a beard and glasses, and the text "michaelzapata.com, @michael_zapata01." Left side has the text "Michael Zapata is the author of the novel THE LOST BOOK OF ADANA MOREAU. He's on the faculty of StoryStudio Chicago and the MFA faculty of Northwestern University. THE CENSUS TAKER follows the loves of a Quechua entomologist and her son, a census taker in Chicago, who documents disappeared people following a coup. At its heart, the novel is a love letter to Latinofuturism, indigenous scientists, and revolutionaries."
Graphic for Issue 31 of The Dial Magazine. Dark teal border with a cream background. The Dial logo is at the top in teal, with a teal banner with cream text that says "Issue 31: Fiction" underneath. The issue's logo, a teal bookmark with a tassel, is large and centered.