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Taking a Look Back: Our 2024 Year-in-Review Episode
Travis: Colby Sharp and I got on a video call to talk about children’s literature in 2024. A lot happened. In this special extended episode, we discuss our favorite books, memorable moments, the joys of pickleball, and many other topics. We hope you enjoy this episode: Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes […]
Mac Barnett & Sydney Smith: SANTA’S FIRST CHRISTMAS
Mac and Sydney take us behind the scenes of SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS.
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Gayle Forman Visits The Yarn!
Gayle Forman takes us behind the scenes of how her middle grade novel NOT NOTHING was made.
Ruth Chan: The Making of the Graphic Novel Memoir UPROOTED
In this episode, we talk with Ruth Chan about her graphic novel debut.
LIVE from My Car: THE SHIP IN THE WINDOW Unraveled
While driving home from a book release event for The Ship in the Window, I turned on my recorder and talked about how the book came to be.
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SPEED ROUND with the 2024 Newbery Honorees!
Aa very special SPEED ROUND with all five 2024 Newbery Honor winners!
The Yarn LIVE with the 2024 Newbery Honor Winners! (Part I)
All the 2024 Newbery Honor winners
‘You’re really tall’ – SPEED ROUND w/ Peter Brown, Dashka Slater, Chris Baron, and Jarrett Lerner
Travis: It’s the third installment in our Speed Round series – rapid fire Q&A with children’s book creators. What is Peter Brown’s least favorite household chore? What is Dashka Slater’s unexpected hobby? Answers to those and many more speed round questions in this episode. Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes Spotify Stitcher
AND YET YOU SHINE: Supriya Kelkar Visits The Yarn
Kelkar talks about her latest book, AND YET YOU SHINE.
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