Gather, a Kidlit Podcast

By Boyds Mills

Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform, educate, and inspire children to become their best selves.

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March 04, 2022 AMA: 2022 Scholarships Season
The Highlights Foundation just introduced a new scholarship application process and we wanted to host an office hour to answer anymore questions our community might have. Program Director Alison Green Myers and Social Media Manager Cat Galeano answered questions submitted and talked a little about their experience as scholarship recipients themselves.

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41min
March 03, 2022 2022 Scholarship Info & Celebration Night!
It's our Scholarship Info & Celebration Night! We celebrate our scholarship programs, learn about the available scholarships together, and talk about the process for applying. The application deadline is March 13th; more than $75,000 in scholarships will be awarded in total this year. We love being in-community with these sessions during this exciting time! ————— Scholarships are made possible through generous donations from Highlights Foundation supporters who believe in our mission: to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform, educate, and inspire children to become their best selves. These include several organizations who have partnered with the Highlights Foundation to make scholarships available. Thank you for your support!
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1h 3min
February 01, 2022 AMA: Workshops & Retreats
Do you have a question before you make an investment in a Highlights Foundation workshop?

Is there an online course that sounds appealing, but you're not sure if it's the right fit for you?

Do you need more information before you make plans to travel to our Retreat Center?

Highlights Foundation Program Director Alison Green Myers recently held an Ask Me Anything Zoom, answering questions from YOU.
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1h 3min
January 24, 2022 Celebrating 2021 with Staff & Community!
We had so much fun celebrating our highlights of 2021! Virtual visitors joined us from India (hi, Steve!), Mexico (hello, Yuko!) and all over the U.S. Everyone on the Highlights Foundation Team had things to share, and we were all humbled by the stories shared by our community about our impact on them. Highlights Team Members: (Not in Order)
Alison Green Myers Cat Galeano Alex Villasante Rona Shirdan Molly Chao Emily Rosenthal George Brown Bobbie Combs Christina Ousouljolgou Jo Lloyd Christina Ahren
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1h 6min
December 16, 2021In Conversation to Celebrate and Amplify Latinx Voices in the Kidlit Community
In this #HFGather, five children's and YA authors joined us in conversation to celebrate the start of Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month:

Alex Villasante

Mia García

NoNieqa Ramos

Ismée Williams

Hilda Eunice Burgos

They shared a wealth of resources for Latinx authors and illustrators, and ways for educators, librarians, booksellers, and other members of the Kidlit community to amplify Latinx voices during this month and throughout the year.
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1h 10min
January 31, 2020 Into the Words with Traci Chee
Author Traci Chee on Highlights Summer Camp, finding voice and morning rituals.
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15min
January 28, 2020 Tiffany Jackson: From TV Sets to Full Time Writer
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.
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13min
January 24, 2020 Shadra Strickland: On Writing, Illustrating & Some
Author/Illustrator Shadra Strickland talks words, illustrations, teaching and secret agenting.
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12min
January 21, 2020 Catching up with Ashley Hope Perez
In between sessions of the Whole Novel workshop, we caught up with Author and faculty Ashley Hope Perez.
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46min
January 17, 2020 Which novel workshop should you take in 2020?
Which novel workshop should you take in 2020? Program Director Alison Green Myers breaks down this year's workshops.
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46min

FAQs about Gather, a Kidlit Podcast:

How many episodes does Gather, a Kidlit Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 89 episodes available.