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Gather, a Kidlit Podcast

Hosted by Boyds Mills · arts · EN

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About this Podcast:

Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform, educate, and inspire children to become their best selves. This podcast was created for those who have a passion for storytelling for children and young adult audiences.We publish podcasts with audio from our free online events, called #Gather. From time to time, we also publish interviews with kidlit authors and illustrators with tips, tricks, ideas, and craft lessons.

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23%

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Selective

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What is Gather, a Kidlit Podcast about?

Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform, educate, and inspire children to become their best selves. This podcast was created for those who have a passion for storytelling for children and young adult audiences. We publish podcasts with audio from our free online events, called.

Who hosts Gather, a Kidlit Podcast?

Gather, a Kidlit Podcast is hosted by Boyds Mills. The show has published 89 episodes to date.

What has Gather, a Kidlit Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Gather: 2026 Scholarship Celebration and Info Session" (29 January 2026, 71 minutes), "#Gather: A Morning at the Whole Novel" (22 January 2026, 60 minutes), and "#Gather: Writing for and Writing WITH Kids" (19 August 2025, 66 minutes).

How often does Gather, a Kidlit Podcast publish?

Gather, a Kidlit Podcast publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 55 minutes across 89 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Gather, a Kidlit Podcast?

Booking probability for Gather, a Kidlit Podcast is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Gather, a Kidlit Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Gather, a Kidlit Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Gather, a Kidlit Podcast?

The strongest fits for Gather, a Kidlit Podcast are Artists, Writers & Performers. Gather, a Kidlit Podcast has an arts audience.

About the host

Boyds Mills hosts Gather, a Kidlit Podcast, an arts podcast with 89 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Jan 29, 20261h 11m

    Each year, Boyds Mills proudly celebrates the inspiring journeys of our scholarship recipients and opens the door to a new season of scholarship opportunities. Join us for this special session to hear directly from past...

  • Jan 22, 20261 hour

    Have you ever wondered what a morning at Whole Novel feels like at the retreat center. Or wished you could bring that feeling home with you? Join Alison and Sarah for a cozy taste of a Whole Novel morning. We'll begin...

  • Aug 19, 20251h 6mS5

    Our stories help kids see themselves in the world—and if we're lucky, spark a lifelong love of reading. For many stories, the love of reading ignites another skill— writing! In many classrooms, books serve to nurture...

  • May 23, 20251h 6mS5

    We bring much of ourselves to our work—for the better, many would agree—especially when writing for kids and teens. But, how do we do this work without harm to ourselves? How do we nurture our wounds, while providing...

  • Apr 2, 20251h 7mS5

    Charles Waters and Irene Latham lead our first-ever National Poetry Month Celebration showcasing their NEW poetry collection for children, IF I COULD CHOOSE A BEST DAY. Special guests join for a reading and discussion.

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  • Nov 12, 202452 minS4

    Patti Gauch, a legendary faculty at the Highlights Foundation, has been inspiring authors for over 40 years. Her insightful lectures and mentorship have shaped countless careers. Recently, she revisited some of her...

  • Nov 12, 202439 minS4

    Patti Gauch, a legendary faculty at the Highlights Foundation, has been inspiring authors for over 40 years. Her insightful lectures and mentorship have shaped countless careers. Recently, she revisited some of her...

  • Nov 12, 202455 minS4

    Patti Gauch, a legendary faculty at the Highlights Foundation, has been inspiring authors for over 40 years. Her insightful lectures and mentorship have shaped countless careers. Recently, she revisited some of her...

  • Nov 12, 202452 minS4

    Patti Gauch, a legendary faculty at the Highlights Foundation, has been inspiring authors for over 40 years. Her insightful lectures and mentorship have shaped countless careers. Recently, she revisited some of her...

  • May 24, 20241 hourS4

    Valerie Bolling , Jack Wong , Lucy Ruth Cummins and Emily Joof kicked off summer by sharing four picture books about swimming; revealing the story behind their stories, and have a conversation about representing...

  • Feb 27, 20241h 4mS4

    Author/agent Sera Rivers and agent Linda Camacho joined us for an #HFGather conversation facilitated by author Heather Demetrios about their personal experiences crafting and sharing books with readers–Sera sharing as...

  • Jan 30, 20241h 21mS4

    Highlights Foundation Program Director Alison Green Myers celebrated our 2024 scholarship program with some special guests: scholarship recipients Camellia Koo, Karol Ruth Silverstein, Elyse Arring and Shuba Mohan...

  • Dec 6, 202333 minS3

    Erin Entrada Kelly and Laurel Snyder joined George Brown to discuss their writing process, how to write for the middle grade audience, their current works in progress, and their recent middle grade retreat experience.

  • Episode #16

    Intisar Khanani

    Nov 8, 202320 minS3

    Intisar Khanani joined George Brown to discuss writing the Mighy Girls series, being a mentor and mentee at the Highlights Foundation, and her writing process as an intuitive writer.

  • Episode #15

    Nikki Grimes

    Nov 8, 202331 minS3

    Nikki Grimes joined George Brown to discuss the Nikki Grimes Cottage on campus, her most recent book birthday, her works in progress, and her push to get people thinking about banned books.

  • Oct 18, 202351 minS3

    Traci Sorell, Andrea Page, and Monique Gray Smith joined George Brown to discuss the in-community retreat for Native writers and illustrators, the new Native Creatives cabin, scholarshop opportunity for Native writers...

  • Aug 15, 202335 minS3

    Authors & Highlights Foundation team members Delia Ruiz and Alex Villasante joined George Brown to discuss the work they do for the organization, how they find community here, their works in progress, and the upcoming...

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