Gather, a Kidlit Podcast
Gather, a Kidlit Podcast
The Highlights Foundation
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.
Into the Words with Traci Chee
Author Traci Chee on Highlights Summer Camp, finding voice and morning rituals.
Jan 31, 2020
14 min
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.
Jan 28, 2020
12 min
Shadra Strickland: On Writing, Illustrating & Some
Author/Illustrator Shadra Strickland talks words, illustrations, teaching and secret agenting.
Jan 24, 2020
11 min
Catching up with Ashley Hope Perez
In between sessions of the Whole Novel workshop, we caught up with Author and faculty Ashley Hope Perez.
Jan 21, 2020
45 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.
Jan 17, 2020
45 min
Everything You Need to Know About Children’s Publishing with Harold Underdown
Harold Underdown gives us a sneak peek on his upcoming online course, Everything You Need to Know About Children’s Publishing.
Jan 14, 2020
13 min
Your Guide to Graphic Novels with Merrill Rainey, Colleen AF Venable, & Nidhi Chanani
Guest interviewer Merrill Rainey talks all things graphic novels with Colleen AF Venable, & Nidhi Chanani
Jan 7, 2020
26 min
Talking Manuscript Revisions with Harold Underdown & Eileen Robinson
You've written a manuscript now what? Harold Underdown & Eileen Robinson talk about the revision process and their workshop tailored to just that.
Jan 3, 2020
9 min
In Conversation with Jane Yolen
Legendary writer Jane Yolen talks picture books, process, and giving back.
Dec 31, 2019
31 min
From Sale to Shelf: The Debut Author’s First Year with Jess Rinker & Deb Gonzalez
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.
Dec 27, 2019
31 min
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