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Boyd's Mills Press publishes children's literature while operating educational programs that develop emerging writers in the field. The publisher administers the Jane Yolen & Heidi E.Y. Stemple Scholarship for Highlights Foundation workshop access and the Frank N. Magid Memorial Scholarship supporting Iowa residents at summer writing programs. These initiatives specifically target writers facing economic barriers to professional development in children's publishing. The press runs Whole Novel Workshops across three categories: picture books, middle grade, and young adult fiction. Each intensive program pairs participants with published authors and professional editors for manuscript critique and development. The workshops focus on complete manuscripts, allowing writers to receive comprehensive feedback on story structure, character development, and market positioning. Boyd's Mills & Kane's educational programming emphasizes craft development, industry knowledge, and manuscript completion. The organization provides structured mentorship pathways for writers at various career stages. Workshop curricula cover practical aspects of children's book publishing while supporting diverse voices entering the field.