BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Boyds Mills - ECPv6.15.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Boyds Mills X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://boydsmills.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Boyds Mills REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260611 DTSTAMP:20260603T220644 CREATED:20251211T202428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T152518Z UID:63743-1778025600-1781135999@boydsmills.org SUMMARY:Picture Book Plotting from A to Z: A 5-Week Online Course for Writers DESCRIPTION:Overview\nAn Online Course with Pre-recorded & Written Lectures\, Writing Exercises\, and Live Discussions with Q&A \nPlotting a picture book can be tricky—balancing word count\, page turns\, and reader engagement is no small task. That’s why new and returning picture book writers benefit from the guidance of someone who has plenty of experience. Meet Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen\, author of fiction and nonfiction picture books\, whose stories range from 50 words to 1000—all with clear\, compelling plots. \nIn this course\, you’ll explore the “Picture Book Alphabet” through pre-recorded and written lectures\, weekly assignments\, and LIVE Zoom sessions where you can ask questions\, dive deeper into the material\, and learn directly from Sudipta. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPre-recorded and written lectures released on Fridays before the next live class\nLive sessions via Zoom (with discussion and Q & A) on Wednesdays (May 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 and  June 10) from 7:30pm – 8:30pm Eastern [Note: No live session on June 3]\nYou will have access to the materials (including recordings) until July 31\, 2026\nAn optional post-course consultation is available with Sudipta at an additional cost (details below)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n“Sudipta provided a wealth of information in the coursework and was very generous with her time during office hours. She knows her stuff!” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n“Sudipta is a wonderful teacher in person but the online lessons were also great – so much material laid out in a very accessible way. It is clear she put a lot of work and thought into the class.” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n“I felt the facilitator and Sudipta did a great job in making us feel we were a mini family where we could learn and share freely.” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n“Being able to ask questions any time was great; the [weekly] sessions were very informative.” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why This Workshop?\nAre you ready to do a deep dive into picture book structure? If A is for ARC\, and Z is for ZILLIONS\, just imagine all of the learning that happens in between! \nGet ready to read\, write\, and WORK on all things Picture Book Plotting\, from A to Z. \nThis online course with Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen features pre-recorded and/or written lectures\, plus assignments for each letter of the “Picture Book Alphabet\,” with weekly LIVE Zoom sessions for all of your course-related questions. There will be check-ins and sharing of works-in-progress in the virtual classroom\, along with assignments. \nIn this course\, you will explore every aspect of picture book plotting\, including: \n\nNarrative arc: beginnings\, middles\, endings\nComponents: character\, theme\, setting\, word play\, humor\, dialogue\, description\nIllustration and page turns\nRepetition and word play\n\nIn addition\, you will: \n\nRead lessons (Most written\, with some pre-recorded video)\nComplete assignments\nLearn about writing query letters and pitching your picture book\nAnalyze mentor text sets\nParticipate in weekly LIVE Zoom Q & A sessions\n\nThis is primarily a self-paced program\, with participant engagement happening through weekly Zoom sessions for questions and reflections related to the pre-recorded and written resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n It’s a Great Fit If…\n\nYou want to write picture books. This in-depth course will ensure that you have a thorough understanding of how to plot a compelling picture book.\nYou have written a picture book(s)\, but aren’t sure it’s ready to submit. Making time for this course means you will learn how to revise and strengthen your story.\nYou’ve written a story for children but aren’t sure where it might fit on the shelf. This course will give you a deep understanding\, including mentor texts of past and current picture books\, and how they differ from other writing for children.\nYou work well in a hybrid-learning model with expectations of engaging in all of the course content (including pre-recorded videos and written lectures)\, and attending the LIVE discussions to ask questions and share examples.\n\nDo I need to have a picture book in progress to take this course? Not at all! If you are in the planning/idea stages\, you will still gain valuable insight from this course. Please note that contributions in the virtual classroom and writing exercises can be adapted to fit your needs. The post-course critique is completely optional (for an additional charge); therefore\, you do not need to submit the whole manuscript for feedback at any point if this is not where you are in your writing journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking for an In-Person Picture Book Retreat?\nCheck out All About Picture Books: A Retreat for Storytellers (hosted by Sudipta and Rob Sanders) at our Retreat Center on June 1-4. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tentative Agenda\nAll Times are Eastern Time.  Click on the headings below to explore the agenda in more detail. \nThis is primarily a self-paced program\, with participant engagement happening through weekly Zoom sessions for questions and reflections related to the pre-recorded and written resources. \nPre-Workshop\n\nAt registration: you will submit a brief survey of your goals\, and a summary of where you are on your picture book journey.\nOne week before class starts\, you will be invited to join the virtual classroom where you will find our Community Standards\, your course syllabus\, and your first set of pre-recorded and written lectures.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Week 1\n In the Virtual Classroom: \n\nWatch welcome video and read lectures on: narrative arc\, beginnings & endings\, urgency and tension\, character\nWork on your first writing assignments\nPreview Community Standards\nFamiliarize yourself with the discussion board\n\nWednesday\, May 6 at 7:30 – 8:30pm Eastern: LIVE session via Zoom \n\nIntroductions\nReview assignments\nOpen Q & A for Resources\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Week 2\n In the Virtual Classroom: \n\nWatch this week’s videos and read lectures: dialogue\, description\, foreshadowing\, character problem-solving\, hooking the reader\, marketing and pitching\, humor\nWork on this week’s writing assignments\nContent released on Friday\, May 8 by 9am Eastern\n\nWednesday\, May 13 at 7:30 – 8:30pm Eastern: LIVE session via Zoom \n\nOpen Q & A for Resources\nSharing from exercise\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Week 3\n In the Virtual Classroom: \n\nWatch this week’s videos and read lectures: action\, pacing\, layout\, outlining\, analyzing mentor texts\, variations on plot constructions\nWork on this week’s writing assignments\nContent released on Friday\, May 15 by 9am Eastern\n\nWednesday\, May 20 at 7:30 – 8:30pm Eastern: LIVE session via Zoom \n\nOpen Q & A for Resources\nSharing from exercise\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Week 4\n In the Virtual Classroom \n\nWatch this week’s videos and read lectures: writing good query letters\, theme\, settings\, illustration\, using repetition\nWork on this week’s writing assignments\nContent released by Friday\, May 22 at 9am Eastern.\n\nWednesday\, May 27 at 7:30 – 8:30pm Eastern: LIVE session via Zoom \n\nOpen Q & A for Resources\nSharing from exercise\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Week 5\n In the Virtual Classroom \n\nWatch this week’s videos and read lectures: Visuals\, flight check\, and final thoughts\nWork on this week’s writing assignments\nContent released by Friday\, May 29 at 9am Eastern.\n\nWednesday\, June 10 at 7:30 – 8:30pm Eastern: LIVE session via Zoom (Note: No Live Session on June 3rd) \n\nOpen Q & A for Resources\nSharing from exercise\nPost-course critique details (optional\, at an additional cost)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Post-Course Critique Opportunity (at an Additional Cost)\n OPTIONAL feedback will be available at an additional cost post-course. The cost for a post-course critique is $125\, and sessions will be scheduled within 4-6 weeks of submission. \nYou will submit your most recent draft of your picture book manuscript to Sudipta. She will review and schedule a private session via Zoom to review ideas\, suggestions\, and next steps. \nWe will discuss this opportunity the final week of the course. \n \n \n A Note About How Our Workshop Agendas Change and Evolve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Resources\n\n3 Questions for Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen about Revising Your Picture Book\n\n3 Questions for Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen about Using Humor to Elevate Your Picture Book\, Early Reader\, or Chapter Book \n\n\nA-Z: 26 Ways to Learn the Craft of Picture Books\, but How You Apply Them is Up to You \n\n\nPicture Books: To Rhyme or Not To Rhyme \n\n\nShort and Easy\, Right? How Hard Can it Be to Write a Picture Book? \n\n\nA Welcome from Sudipta:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About This Online Picture Book Writing Course\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DUMMY ROW - WILL BE HIDDEN\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What Level of Feedback Can I Expect for My Work? \n In this online picture book writing workshop\, you can expect this level of feedback from faculty:  \n\n\n\nWeekly Q & A at the LIVE sessions to discuss questions related to written and recorded lectures.\nWeekly sharing and discussions in the virtual classroom.\nOPTIONAL feedback will be available at an additional cost post-course. After submitting your picture book manuscript\, a private session will be scheduled via Zoom to review ideas\, suggestions\, and next steps. The cost for this optional feedback is $125\, and sessions will be scheduled within 4-6 weeks of submission.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n What Level of Commitment Do I Need to Make?\n To get the most out of this online course for picture book writers\, you should review the weekly recorded lectures and read the written lectures\, attend the LIVE sessions with your questions\, and complete the writing exercises. You’ll have access to all of the resources\, and the recordings from the LIVE Q & A sessions through July 31\, 2026. \nWe strive for a safe and inclusive environment. You will have access to our Community Standards prior to the workshop where we ask for your respectful engagement with fellow creatives\, including our faculty and staff. \n \n \n \n \n \n How Does This Course Support Our Mission?\n Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform\, educate\, and inspire children to become their best selves. Picture books are the first entry point for getting children engaged in story\, inviting kids to immerse themselves in the stories they hear–and later\, the ones they read. This course will help you learn the components of a strong picture book. \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I Connect with Other Participants Prior to the Workshop? \n One week before class starts\, you will be invited to join the virtual classroom where you will find our Community Standards\, your course syllabus\, and your first set of pre-recorded and written lectures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Books by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen\nSee More URL:https://boydsmills.org/workshop/picture-book-plotting-from-a-to-z-a-5-week-online-course-for-writers/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Asian American Voices,Beginners,friend50,Online,Online Workshop,Past,Picture Books ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://boydsmills.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Website-course-graphics-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606 DTSTAMP:20260603T220644 CREATED:20260312T193329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T195957Z UID:66142-1778803200-1780703999@boydsmills.org SUMMARY:Getting to Know Your Character with Sarah Aronson DESCRIPTION:Overview\nA Four-Week Online Course \nCharacter can tell you so much about your story\, including what goes “on the page” and what happens behind the scenes. In this four-week course\, you will explore character in four key ways: Getting to Know Your Main Character; The Influence of Secondary Characters; Seeing Characters Through Scene; and Strengthening Your Story by Putting Yourself in It. Join Sarah Aronson for each lecture\, weekly writing exercises\, and more! Sarah will be in-conversation with Crystal Allen during the final week of the workshop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLive sessions via Zoom on Fridays (May 15\, 22\, 29\, and June 5) from 12pm – 1pm Eastern\nWeekly writing exercises\nOptional post course critique of your novel’s first ten pages or one full picture book manuscript (up to 800 words)\nYou will have access to the lecture recordings until July 31\, 2026\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Sarah Aronson was organized\, thorough in addressing character development through many avenues\, personable in presentation\, eager to pose and engage online dialogue in community as well as being responsive to the exercises that she posed for us.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n“Sarah [is awesome] at character development and so approachable in her delivery. I am grateful for the opportunity to take her class and feel that it’s definitely helped me move forward in my middle-grade fiction book.” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nI learned the importance of storyboarding each scene in the book and in the picture books I have been drafting; also the importance of community and sharing ideas.” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n“Don’t miss the opportunity to take “Getting to Know Your Character” with Sarah Aronson. Having her as a teacher for the first time years ago launched my writing journey and inspired me to never stop learning and never give up. She has boundless wisdom to share\, joyful generosity of spirit\, sincere enthusiasm for all of her students’ projects\, and a knack for asking just the right questions.” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why This Workshop?\nWhen you truly understand what your characters want\, what they fear\, and what they’re hiding (from you and from your readers)\, you unlock one of the most powerful pieces in a successful story. This four-week course invites you to explore and profile character in ways that will transform both your draft and your writing life through generative activities and a teacher who is as much a writing motivator as she is a writing coach. \nYou will explore character in four essential ways: \n\nGetting to Know Your Main Character\nThe Influence of Secondary Characters\nSeeing Characters Through Scene and Action\nStrengthening Your Story by Putting Yourself in It (+ bonus conversation with Crystal Allen)\n\nEach week includes a live lecture with Sarah Aronson\, generative writing exercises to apply immediately to your work\, and opportunities to grow your writing practice and bring your characters to life. In the final week\, Sarah will be in conversation with a special guest for an inspiring discussion about how we put ourselves into our stories to create the strongest versions of character. By the end of this course\, you will understand what makes multi-dimensional characters and richer stories. \nPost course (if it’s right for you)\, you can sign up for an optional\, critique of your novel’s first ten pages or one full picture book manuscript (up to 800 words). You would receive feedback in writing within 4 – 6 weeks of submission. You’ll find out more about this opportunity during the last week of the course. You may select to work with Sarah or Crystal\, or both (pending availability). \n \n \n \n \n \n It’s a Great Fit If…\n\nNovelists (middle grade or YA) or chapter book writers looking to deepen their characters through study\, profiles\, and exercises.\nPicture book writers of fiction and/or nonfiction open to trying a variety of techniques to help strengthen their characters.\nThose who are working on or have completed a draft. No matter where you are in your draft\, exploring character will help grow or revise your story.\nYou work well in an online learning model by committing to the LIVE lectures or watching the sessions\, and completing the recommended generative writing prompts.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tentative Agenda\nAll Times are Eastern Time. \nClick on the headings below to explore the agenda in more detail. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Week 1: May 15\, 2026 at 12pm - 1pm Eastern\n Friday\, May 15\, 2026 \n\nGetting to Know Your Main Character\nOpen Q & A\nWriting exercise\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Week 2: May 22\, 2026 at 12pm - 1pm Eastern\n Friday\, May 22\, 2026 \n\nThe Influence of Secondary Characters\nOpen Q & A\nWriting exercise\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Week 3: May 29\, 2026 at 12pm - 1pm Eastern\n Friday\, May 29\, 2026 \n\nSeeing Characters Through Scene\nOpen Q & A\nWriting exercise\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Week 4: June 5\, 2026 at 12pm - 1pm Eastern\n Friday\, June 5\, 2026 \n\nStrengthening Your Story by Putting Yourself in It\n\nLecture with Sarah Aronson\nFollowed by conversation with Crystal Allen\n\n\nOpen Q & A\nWhat’s next? Goals and your needs\nOptional post-course (paid) critique details\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Post-Course Critique Opportunity (At an Additional Cost)\n Post course (if it’s right for you)\, you can sign up for an optional\, critique of your novel’s first ten pages or one full picture book manuscript (up to 800 words). You would receive feedback in writing within 4 – 6 weeks of submission. You’ll find out more about this opportunity during the last week of the course. The cost of this critique is $125. This is an optional opportunity and not included in the course itself. You may select to work with Sarah\, Crystal\, or both (availability pending). \n \n \n A Note About How Our Workshop Agendas Change and Evolve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About This Character Writing Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DUMMY ROW - WILL BE HIDDEN\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What Level of Feedback Can I Expect for My Work? \n \nWeekly opportunities to share writing exercises in the virtual classroom with informal responses from Sarah\nPost course (if it’s right for you)\, you can sign up for an optional\, critique of your novel’s first ten pages or one full picture book manuscript (up to 800 words). You would receive feedback in writing within 4 – 6 weeks of submission. You’ll find out more about this opportunity during the last week of the course. The cost of this critique is $125. This is an optional opportunity and not included in the course itself.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Where Can I Find Character Writing Resources?\n See these articles about character development and writing: \n\nCreating Memorable Characters Means Being Patient and Asking a Lot of Questions\nWalking Through the “Woulds” with Your Character\nGreat Characters Want Important Things and Make Big Choices\nTools & Tips on Character Revision\n7 Ways to Create Characters with Charisma\nMaking ALL Your Characters Real: a #HFGather Writer Chat with Sarah Aronson & Debbi Michiko Florence\nTake Your Character to Work Day\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Can I Connect with Other Participants Prior to and During the Workshop?\n You will be invited into the virtual classroom at least a week before the workshop to introduce yourself to the class and gather resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n What Level of Commitment Should Expect to Make During the Workshop?\n This multi-week course is best if you attend or watch all lectures. We recommend setting aside time to do the writing exercises\, and\, when you are able\, attend the weekly writing sprints. We strongly recommend taking advantage of the written post-course feedback in this course as well. (Note: If your schedule does not allow you to attend the live sessions and you would still like to register\, that’s OK! You’ll have access to the recordings with closed captioning.) \nBoyds Mills strives for a safe and inclusive environment. You will have access to our Community Standards prior to the workshop where we ask for your respectful engagement with fellow creatives\, including our faculty and staff. \n \n \n \n \n \n How Does This Online Workshop Support Our Mission?\n Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform\, educate\, and inspire children to become their best selves. Your story’s characters engage and inspire readers\, drawing them into your world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Books by Sarah Aronson\nSee More URL:https://boydsmills.org/workshop/getting-to-know-your-character-with-sarah-aronson/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Novels,Online,Online Workshop,Past,Picture Books,The Business of Publishing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://boydsmills.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/character-1-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260604 DTSTAMP:20260603T220644 CREATED:20251105T231852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T134004Z UID:63591-1780185600-1780531199@boydsmills.org SUMMARY:Community Retreat with Meg Medina: Celebrating Latinx Stories in Kidlit DESCRIPTION:In-person 4-day/3-night Retreat \nThis retreat has been thoughtfully planned by host Meg Medina and special guests as a celebration of the diverse and powerful Latina\, Latino\, Latine\, and Latinx voices in children’s books. \nWhy this community retreat? \n\nThe Latinx community retreat first began as an beautiful idea from authors Alex Villasante\, NoNieqa Ramos\, and M. García Peña in 2019. In its sixth year\, Meg Medina will host the program for children’s book authors and Illustrators. Meg says\, “You are moving through the world as a person who is writing a long love letter to children\, and to the child you once were. This is important work.” \n\nThis is a lightly scheduled program with optional/informal group activities is meant to offer time alongside community members as you create\, rest\, and explore. You can bring multiple projects with you at all stages of their process so that you can decide what you’d like to work on while you are at the retreat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tentative Agenda\nAt least one week prior to the retreat\, you will receive a link to our virtual classroom where you can introduce yourself to fellow writers and engage in Boyds Mills related resources (including our Community Standards). Boyds Mills strives for a safe and inclusive environment. You will have access to our Community Standards prior to the workshop where we ask for your respectful engagement with fellow creatives\, including our faculty and staff. \nPlease bring projects at any stage in the creative process that you wish (idea\, draft\, revision\, etc.) \nAny questions? Please reach out to our support team. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day One: Sunday\, May 31\, 2026\n \n3 – 5pm Eastern: Arrival \n5:30pm: Appetizers followed by dinner\n7:15pm: Welcome and Introductions from Meg Medina\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Day Two: Monday\, June 1\, 2026\n Morning \n\nYoga (optional)\nBreakfast\nRetreat time\n\nAfternoon \n\nRetreat time\nInformal writing/drawing together with retreat assistant Lindsay Cordero\n\nEvening \n\nAppetizers & Dinner\nAfter dinner: Fireside chat led by Ernesto Cisneros\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Day Three: Tuesday\, June 2\, 2026\n Morning \n\nBreakfast\nRetreat time\n\nAfternoon \n\nRetreat time\nGROUP PHOTO\nOptional Writing Together (with or without writing prompts)\n\nEvening \n\nAppetizers & Dinner\nAfter dinner: Open Mic & Sharing\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Day Four: Wednesday\, June 3\, 2026\n Morning \n\nBreakfast\nPacking and Retreat time\nClosing remarks from Meg Medina\n\nAfternoon \n\nLunch and Farewells\n\n\n \n \n A Note About How Our Workshop Agendas Change and Evolve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About This Community Retreat with Meg Medina\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DUMMY ROW - WILL BE HIDDEN\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What Level of Commitment is Expected During the Retreat? \n As an in-person event at our Retreat Center\, you’ll have a chance to step away from everyday life to experience the retreat. It is important to recognize that this is not a “jam-packed” workshop; rather it is a Working Retreat that combines opportunities for learning with ample time to retreat and work on your own projects. \nBoyds Mills strives for a safe and inclusive environment. You will have access to our Community Standards prior to the workshop where we ask for your respectful engagement with fellow creatives\, including our faculty and staff. \n \n \n \n \n \n How Does This Retreat Support Our Mission?\n Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform\, educate\, and inspire children to become their best selves. Your work grows as you grow and ground yourself in community. Join this community-centered program to connect and amplify one another. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I Connect with Other Participants Prior to the Retreat? \n At least one week prior to the retreat\, you will receive a link to our virtual classroom where you can introduce yourself to fellow writers and engage in related resources (including our Community Standards). We strive for a safe and inclusive environment. You will have access to our Community Standards prior to the workshop where we ask for your respectful engagement with fellow creatives\, including our faculty and staff. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn more about your host.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Books by Meg Medina\nSee More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Books by Ernesto Cisneros\nSee More URL:https://boydsmills.org/workshop/community-retreat-with-meg-medina-celebrating-latinx-stories-in-kidlit/ LOCATION:Boyds Mills Campus\, 392 Boyds Mills Road\, Milanville\, PA\, 18443\, United States CATEGORIES:Essential Conversations,friend50,In-Community,In-Person,Latinx Voices,Past ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://boydsmills.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/megmedinaretreat-2.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR