SUBSCRIBE
SUBSCRIBE
SLJ Blog Network +
  • 100 Scope Notes
  • A Fuse #8 Production
  • Good Comics for Kids
  • Heavy Medal: A Mock Newbery Blog
  • Pearl's & Ruby's
  • Politics in Practice
  • Teen Librarian Toolbox
  • The Yarn
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About The Yarn
  • Subscribe
  • Show Notes
  • Articles
  • All Episodes
    • Season 1
    • Season 2
    • The Unraveller
    • The Series
    • Collaborators

February 25, 2024 by Travis Jonker

From Standup to Pura Belpré: Jesús Trejo Visits The Yarn

February 25, 2024 by Travis Jonker   Leave a Comment

Travis: What’s it like to go from standup comedian to picture book author? The skills transfer better than you might think. Jesús Trejo published his first picture book last year – Papá’s Magical Water Jug Clock – and it went on to win Pura Belpré honors for writing and illustration.

In this episode, Jesus takes us behind the scenes of his picture book debut.

We hope you enjoy this episode:

Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn:

iTunes

Spotify

Stitcher

Filed under: The Unraveller

SHARE:

Read or Leave Comments
AstraJesús TrejoMinervapicture bookpodcastPura BelpreThe Unravellerthe yarnthe yarn podcast

About Travis Jonker

Travis Jonker is an elementary school librarian in Michigan. He writes reviews (and the occasional article or two) for School Library Journal and is a member of the 2014 Caldecott committee. You can email Travis at scopenotes@gmail.com, or follow him on Twitter: @100scopenotes.

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

ADVERTISEMENT

SLJ Blog Network

100 Scope Notes

One Star Review Guess Who? (#225)

by Travis Jonker

A Fuse #8 Production

Cover Reveal and Q&A with Shifa Safadi: Sisters Alone

by Betsy Bird

Good Comics for Kids

My Sister the Werebeast | Review

by Mao Reynolds

Heavy Medal

Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: CANDLE ISLAND by Lauren Wolk

by Steven Engelfried

Teen Librarian Toolbox

Penguin Young Readers Showcase: January 2026 Books

by Amanda MacGregor

The Classroom Bookshelf

The Classroom Bookshelf is Moving

by Erika Thulin Dawes

The Yarn

Our 2026 Preview Episode!

by Travis Jonker

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Articles on SLJ

Exclusive Excerpt: Serena Kaylor's New YA Novel 'The Calculation of You and Me'

Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko Talk 'Dogtown' Sequel, and a Cover Reveal!

Nina Crews on Portraying Virginia Hamilton in 'Extraordinary Magic'

Independent Publisher Makes Mighty Impact: Flashlight Press Celebrates 20 Years of Popular Picture Books

SPONSORED

‘The Moon Without Stars’ Tops Holds Lists | Book Pulse

Commenting for all posts is disabled after 30 days.

ADVERTISEMENT

Archives

Follow This Blog

Enter your email address below to receive notifications of new blog posts by email.

This coverage is free for all visitors. Your support makes this possible.

This coverage is free for all visitors. Your support makes this possible.

Primary Sidebar

  • News & Features
  • Reviews+
  • Technology
  • School Libraries
  • Public Libraries
  • Blogs
  • Classroom
  • Diversity
  • People
  • Job Zone

Reviews+

  • Book Lists
  • Best Books 2024
  • 2024 Stars So Far
  • Media
  • Reference
  • Series Made Simple
  • Tech
  • Review for SLJ
  • Review Submissions

SLJ Blog Network

  • 100 Scope Notes
  • A Fuse #8 Production
  • Good Comics for Kids
  • Heavy Medal
  • Pearls & Rubys
  • Politics in Practice
  • Teen Librarian Toolbox
  • The Yarn

Resources

  • Reasons to Love Libraries
  • 2025 Youth Media Awards
  • Defending the Canon:SLJ & NCTE Review 15 Banned Classics
  • Refreshing the Canon Booklist
  • School Librarian of the Year
  • Read Free Poster
  • Mathical Book Prize Collection Development Awards
  • Research
  • White Papers / Case Studies

Events & PD

  • In-Person Events
  • Online Courses
  • Virtual Events
  • Webcasts
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • Media Inquiries
  • Newsletter Sign Up
  • Content Submissions
  • Data Privacy
  • Terms of Use
  • Terms of Sale
  • FAQs
  • Diversity Policy
  • Careers at MSI


COPYRIGHT © 2026


COPYRIGHT © 2026