The Yarn takes listeners behind the scenes of children's literature. Each episode features an author or illustrator talking about how they create books for young readers.
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A fifth grade teacher shares books, teaching reflections, and his take on life.
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An interview podcast featuring teachers, readers, writers, and thinkers. Some podcasts will be more than 10 minutes and some will be less. The average will be right around 10.
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#223 Gayle Forman - NOT NOTHING Unraveled
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In this episode, New York Times bestselling author Gayle Forman takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel NOT NOTHING.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#222 Jess Hannigan - SPIDER IN THE WELL Unraveled
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In this episode, debut author/illustrator Jess Hannigan takes us behind the scenes of her picture book SPIDER IN THE WELL.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#221 Ruth Chan - UPROOTED Unraveled
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In this episode, author/illustrator Ruth Chan takes us behind the scenes of her debut graphic novel memoir, UPROOTED.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#220 Travis Jonker - THE SHIP IN THE WINDOW Unraveled
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In this episode, Travis Jonker takes us behind the scenes of THE SHIP IN THE WINDOW, illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Matthew Cordell.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#219 Lisa Fipps - AND THEN, BOOM! Unraveled
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In this episode, award-winning author Lisa Fipps returns to the show to take us behind the scenes of her new middle grade novel in verse, AND THEN, BOOM!Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#218 Gennifer Choldenko - THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN Unraveled
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In this episode, Newbery Honor winning author Gennifer Choldenko (AL CAPONE DOES MY SHIRTS) takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#217 Newbery Honor Winners 2024 (Part II) SPEED ROUND!
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Part two of a special LIVE episode featuring the 2024 Newbery Honor winners: Erin Bow, M.T. Anderson, Daniel Nayeri, Pedro Martín, and Nasuġraq Rainy Hopson. Rapid-fire SPEED ROUND questions!Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#216 Newbery Honor Winners 2024 (Part I)
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Part one of a special LIVE episode featuring the 2024 Newbery Honor winners: Erin Bow, M.T. Anderson, Daniel Nayeri, Pedro Martín, and Nasuġraq Rainy Hopson.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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In this episode, author Dan Gutman looks back on 20 years of his popular MY WEIRD SCHOOL series.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#214 Abby Cooper - TRUE COLORS Unraveled
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In this episode, author Abby Cooper takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel TRUE COLORS.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#213 SPEED ROUND! Peter Brown, Dashka Slater, Chris Baron, Jarrett Lerner
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Rapid-fire Q&A with Peter Brown, Dashka Slater, Chris Baron, and Jarrett Lerner.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#212 Supriya Kelkar - AND YET YOU SHINE Unraveled
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In this episode, author/illustrator Supriya Kelkar takes us behind the scenes of her nonfiction picture book, AND YET YOU SHINE: THE KOHINOOR DIAMOND, COLONIZATION, AND RESISTANCE.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#211 Kate Messner - THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS Unraveled
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In this episode, author Kate Messner takes us behind the scenes of the ambitious new chapter book series she is co-writing with multiple authors, THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#210 John Schu - LOUDER THAN HUNGER Unraveled LIVE!
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In this episode (recorded LIVE at BookBug in Kalamazoo, Michigan), author and children's literature advocate John Schu takes us behind the scenes of his New York Times bestselling book LOUDER THAN HUNGER.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#209 Amy Noelle Parks - AVERIL OFFLINE Unraveled
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In this episode, author Amy Noelle Parks takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel, AVERIL OFFLINE.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#208 Emily Calandrelli - STAY CURIOUS AND KEEP EXPLORING Unraveled
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In this episode, engineer, television host, science content creator, and author Emily Calandrelli takes us behind the scenes of her new nonfiction book, Stay Curious and Keep Exploring: Next Level : 50 Bigger, Bolder Science Experiments to Do with the Whole FamilyPar Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#207 Jesús Trejo - PAPÁ'S MAGICAL WATER-JUG CLOCK Unraveled
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In this episode, comedian, actor, and author Jesús Trejo takes us behind the scenes of his debut picture book, PAPÁ'S MAGICAL WATER-JUG CLOCK.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#206 Ruth Behar - ACROSS SO MANY SEAS Unraveled
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In this episode, award-winning author Ruth Behar takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade historical fiction book, ACROSS SO MANY SEAS.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#205 Abby Hanlon - DORY FANTASMAGORY: CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT YOU Unraveled
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In this episode, author/illustrator Abby Hanlon takes us behind the scenes of her chapter book DORY FANTASMAGORY: CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT YOU.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#204 Colby & Travis - 2024 Preview
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In this episode, Colby and Travis look ahead to the new year in children's books.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#203 Colby & Travis - 2023 Children's Literature Year in Review
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In this special extended episode, Colby and Travis discuss the year that was in children's literature.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#202 Christina Wyman - JAWBREAKER Unraveled
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In this episode, author Christina Wyman takes us behind the scenes of her debut middle grade novel, JAWBREAKER.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#201 Pedro Martín - MEXIKID Unraveled
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In this episode, Pedro Martín takes us behind the scenes of his graphic novel, MEXIKIDPar Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#200 Jessixa & Aaron Bagley - DUEL Unraveled
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In this episode, creators Jessixa and Aaron Bagley take us behind the scenes of their debut graphic novel, DUEL.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#199 Dashka Slater - ACCOUNTABLE Unraveled
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In this episode, author Dashka Slater takes us behind the scenes of her book, ACCOUNTABLE: THE TRUE STORY OF A RACIST SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT AND THE TEENAGERS WHOSE LIVES IT CHANGED.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#198 Travis Jonker - JUST ONE FLAKE Unraveled
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In this episode, Travis takes us behind the scenes of his author/illustrator debut, JUST ONE FLAKE.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#197 Peter Brown - THE WILD ROBOT PROTECTS Unraveled
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In this episode, author/illustrator Peter Brown takes us behind the scenes of his bestselling WILD ROBOT series, including the latest book, THE WILD ROBOT PROTECTS.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#196 Lane Smith - STICKLER LOVES THE WORLD Unraveled
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In this episode, award-winning author/illustrator Lane Smith takes us behind the scenes of his latest book, STICKLER LOVES THE WORLD.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#195 Chris Baron - THE GRAY Unraveled
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In this episode, author Chris Baron takes us behind the scenes of his middle grade novel THE GRAY.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#194 Jarrett Lerner - A WORK IN PROGRESS Unraveled
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In this episode, author and illustrator Jarrett Lerner takes us behind the scenes of his illustrated novel-in-verse, A WORK IN PROGRESS.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#193 Kate DiCamillo - THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX (Pt. 2)
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Part two of a special LIVE episode. Newbery Medal winner Kate DiCamillo answers speed round questions, and is joined by editor Andrea Tompa to announce a new book: FERRIS.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#192 Kate DiCamillo - THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX (Pt. 1)
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Part one of a special LIVE episode. Newbery Medal winner Kate DiCamillo talks about the 20th anniversary of THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#191 SPEED ROUND! Laurel Snyder, Lauren Castillo, Brad & Kristi Montague, M.T. Anderson
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Rapid-fire Q&A with Laurel Snyder, Lauren Castillo, Brad & Kristi Montague, and M.T. AndersonPar Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#190 Aubrey Hartman - THE LION OF LARK-HAYES MANOR Unraveled
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In this episode author Aubrey Hartman takes us behind the scenes of her debut middle grade novel, THE LION OF LARK-HAYES MANOR.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#189 SPEED ROUND! Marla Frazee, Doug Salati, Dan Santat, Amina Luqman-Dawson
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Our first-ever all speed round episode! Rapid-fire Q&A with Marla Frazee, Doug Salati, Dan Santat, Amina Luqman-Dawson.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#188 Laurel Snyder - THE WITCH OF WOODLAND Unraveled
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In this episode, author Laurel Snyder takes us behind the scenes of her upper middle grade novel THE WITCH OF WOODLAND.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#187 Jon Agee - MY DAD IS A TREE Unraveled
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In this episode, author/illustrator Jon Agee takes us behind the scenes of his latest picture book, MY DAD IS A TREE.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#186 Brad & Kristi Montague - THE FANTASTIC BUREAU OF IMAGINATION Unraveled
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In this episode, husband and wife collaborators Brad & Kristi Montague take us behind the scenes of their picture book, THE FANTASTIC BUREAU OF IMAGINATION. This episode is sponsored by Candlewick Press, and the picture book THIS IS A STORY, written by John Schu, illustrated by Lauren Castillo. Click here to order a copy.…
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#185 Jarrett & Jerome Pumphrey - LINK & HUD Unraveled
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In this episode, children's literature collaborators (and brothers) Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey take us behind the scenes of their books THE OLD TRUCK and LINK & HUD: HEROES BY A HAIR.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#184 Amina Luqman-Dawson - FREEWATER Unraveled
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In this episode, 2023 Newbery Medalist Amina Luqman-Dawson takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel, FREEWATER.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#183 Dan Santat - A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING Unraveled
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In this episode, Caldecott Medal winner Dan Santat takes us behind the scenes of his graphic novel memoir, A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#182 Doug Salati - HOT DOG Unraveled
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In this episode, author and illustrator Doug Salati takes us behind the scenes of his 2023 Caldecott Medal-winning book, HOT DOG.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#181 Marla Frazee - IN EVERY LIFE Unraveled
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In this episode, author and illustrator Marla Frazee takes us behind the scenes of her latest picture book, IN EVERY LIFE - a book that was 25 years in the making.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#180 Colby & Travis - 2023 Preview
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In this episode, Colby and Travis look ahead to the new year in children's books.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#179 Colby & Travis - 2022 Children's Literature Year in Review
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In this special extended episode, Colby and Travis discuss the year that was in children's literature.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#178 Michaela Goade - BERRY SONG (+ WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS) Unraveled
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In this episode, picture book maker Michaela Goade takes us behind the scenes of her author/illustrator debut, BERRY SONG, and talks about her experience winning the 2021 Caldecott Medal for WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS (written by Carole Lindstrom).Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#177 Donalyn Miller - Making a Reading Plan
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Colby Sharp and Donalyn Miller (co-authors of THE COMMONSENSE GUIDE TO YOUR CLASSROOM LIBRARY) discuss reading plans and how they can encourage students become more independent readers.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#176 Kyle Lukoff - TOO BRIGHT TO SEE Unraveled
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In this episode, author Kyle Lukoff takes us behind the scenes of his Newbery Honor winning middle grade novel, TOO BRIGHT TO SEE.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#175 R.L. Stine (Pt. II) STINETINGLERS Unraveled
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In this episode, legendary horror writer R.L. Stine talks about his life and career. Stine also takes us behind the scenes of his latest short story series, STINETINGLERS. This is part two of a two-part episode.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#174 R.L. Stine (Pt. I) STINETINGLERS Unraveled
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In this episode, legendary horror writer R.L. Stine talks about his life and career. Stine also takes us behind the scenes of his latest short story series, STINETINGLERS. This is part one of a two-part episode.Par Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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