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- Tiffany Jackson: From TV Sets to Full Time WriterAuthor 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.13 min
- Shadra Strickland: On Writing, Illustrating & SomeAuthor/Illustrator Shadra Strickland talks words, illustrations, teaching and secret agenting.12 min
- Catching up with Ashley Hope PerezIn between sessions of the Whole Novel workshop, we caught up with Author and faculty Ashley Hope Perez.46 min
- 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.46 min
- Everything You Need to Know About Children’s Publishing with Harold UnderdownHarold Underdown gives us a sneak peek on his upcoming online course, Everything You Need to Know About Children’s Publishing.14 min
- Your Guide to Graphic Novels with Merrill Rainey, Colleen AF Venable, & Nidhi ChananiGuest interviewer Merrill Rainey talks all things graphic novels with Colleen AF Venable, & Nidhi Chanani27 min
- From Sale to Shelf: The Debut Author’s First Year with Jess Rinker & Deb GonzalezAuthors 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.32 min
- Writing the Rainbow with Lesléa Newman & Rob SandersAuthors Lesléa Newman and Rob Sanders talk about their Writing the Rainbow LGBTQ+ themed workshop and their big upcoming projects.15 min
- Rebecca Kai Dotlich and Georgia Heard talk the Heart & Craft of Children's PoetryPoets Rebecca Kai Dotlitch and Georgia Heard talk about their annual workshop/retreat, creative processes and their dear friend, the late Lee Bennett Hopkins.19 min
- A Full Circle Moment with Crystal AllenCrystal 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.15 min
About Gather, a Kidlit Podcast
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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.