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Gather, a Kidlit Podcast

Gather, a Kidlit Podcast
Author: The Highlights Foundation
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The Highlights Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of children's literature by offering intimate and inspiring workshops for authors and illustrators. This podcast was created for those who not only have a passion for stories created for children and young adult audiences, but also for those who want to improve their craft.
The following podcasts consist of interviews with kidlit authors and illustrators sharing tips, tricks, and ideas for working on the craft of story creating. Interviews are conducted on the Highlights Foundation Retreat Center.
The following podcasts consist of interviews with kidlit authors and illustrators sharing tips, tricks, and ideas for working on the craft of story creating. Interviews are conducted on the Highlights Foundation Retreat Center.
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Author Traci Chee on Highlights Summer Camp, finding voice and morning rituals.
Author Tiffany Jackson talks about her jump from the TV/Film world to being a full time writer and how plotting your favorite movie can really help you with your story.
Author/Illustrator Shadra Strickland talks words, illustrations, teaching and secret agenting.
In between sessions of the Whole Novel workshop, we caught up with Author and faculty Ashley Hope Perez.
Which novel workshop should you take in 2020? Program Director Alison Green Myers breaks down this year's workshops.
Harold Underdown gives us a sneak peek on his upcoming online course, Everything You Need to Know About Children’s Publishing.
Eric Johnson tells us a little about the different sustainability projects in the works at The Highlights Foundation and how conservation is at the forefront.
Guest interviewer Merrill Rainey talks all things graphic novels with Colleen AF Venable, & Nidhi Chanani
You've written a manuscript now what? Harold Underdown & Eileen Robinson talk about the revision process and their workshop tailored to just that.
Legendary writer Jane Yolen talks picture books, process, and giving back.
Authors Jess Rinker and Deb Gonzalez talk about how the lack of resources for debut authors helped in the creation of the online course and its different modules. They share what they've learned and wish they'd known in their own debut years.
Authors Lesléa Newman and Rob Sanders talk about their Writing the Rainbow LGBTQ+ themed workshop and their big upcoming projects.
Poets Rebecca Kai Dotlitch and Georgia Heard talk about their annual workshop/retreat, creative processes and their dear friend, the late Lee Bennett Hopkins.
Crystal Allen got her start at the Highlights Foundation as a scholarship recipient, now she’s back to talk to us about her career and the workshop she’s teaching.
Author/Illustrators Elizabeth Rose Stanton and Carolyn Dee Flores talk about the importance of women in kidlit and nurturing your creative voice.
Meg Medina talks about setting goals, believing in one's self and living a creative life.
Librarian, writer and podcaster Matthew Winner takes on kid lit through his passion for storytelling, readers, education and media.
Art Directors Mallory Grigg and Jen Keenan give us sneak peek into their world and how they're helping illustrators hone their skills in a meaningful way.
Author/Illustrators Kelly Light and Steve Light are not related but talk about their similar upbringings, their work processes and the camaraderie they share.
Author Kathy Erskine tells us all the different ways you can get to know your characters during your writing process and her history with The Highlights Foundation.





