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.