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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#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.By 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!By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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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.By 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.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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In this episode, author Abby Cooper takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel TRUE COLORS.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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 FamilyBy 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.By 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.By 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.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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In this episode, Colby and Travis look ahead to the new year in children's books.By 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.By 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.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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In this episode, Pedro Martín takes us behind the scenes of his graphic novel, MEXIKIDBy 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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In this episode, author Chris Baron takes us behind the scenes of his middle grade novel THE GRAY.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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. AndersonBy 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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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.By 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.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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In this episode, Colby and Travis look ahead to the new year in children's books.By 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.By 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).By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#173 Derrick Barnes - VICTORY. STAND! Unraveled
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In this episode, author Derrick Barnes takes us behind the scenes of the graphic novel VICTORY. STAND!, which tells the story of American runner Tommie Smith and his fight for civil rights.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#172 Katherine Applegate - ODDER Unraveled
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In this episode, Newbery Medal-winning author Katherine Applegate takes us behind the scenes of her latest book, ODDER.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#171 Amy Sarig King - ATTACK OF THE BLACK RECTANGLES Unraveled
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In this episode, author Amy Sarig (A.S.) King takes us behind the scenes of her latest book, ATTACK OF THE BLACK RECTANGLES.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#170 Meg Medina & Christina Soontornvat - What's New, Newbery Authors? (Pt. 2)
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Part two of a special LIVE episode. Meg Medina (2019 Newbery Medalist) and Christina Soontornvat (2021 Newbery Honoree x2) talk about their writing process and answer speed round questions.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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#169 Meg Medina & Christina Soontornvat - What's New, Newbery Authors? (Pt. 1)
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Part one of a special LIVE episode. Meg Medina (2019 Newbery Medalist) and Christina Soontornvat (2021 Newbery Honoree x2) talk about their Newbery experiences and their new books.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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