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COLBY: I had an amazing time talking to my dear friend Donalyn Miller about her new book The Joy of reading that she co-wrote with Dr. Teri Lesesne. Be sure to check out the episode below, and take some time this summer to read this beautiful and important new book. [...]

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COLBY: I had an amazing time chatting with Rebekah Lowell for The Yarn. Her book ‘The Road to After’ is one that I am going to be thinking about for a long time. I hope this interview adds to the experience for those that have read the book, AND I hope it encourages others to […]
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Jennifer Flannery on Working with Gary Paulsen
COLBY: Jennifer Flannery’s path to becoming an agent in the world of children’s literature is fascinating. I hope you enjoy our conversation. I loved talking to her about how she got into the business and her 29 years representing Gary Paulsen. Check out our other interviews in our Gary Series.
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Lisa Fipps Shares what it was like ‘getting the call’
COLBY: I had a blast chatting with Lisa Fipps about Starfish, receiving the call from the Printz Committee, and a whole lot more. Check out the episode below to listen to our full conversation. If the embedded player doesn’t work, click here to listen. Check out my Starfish book talk! Subscribe below to catch every episode […]
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