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The Making of a Sequel: JUST ONE WAVE
Travis: In the latest episode, Colby and I talk about the making of Just One Wave, the summertime sequel to my author/illustrator debut, Just One Flake. You can find it at these locations: McLean & Eakin | Bookshop | Amazon I share the inspiration for the book, how the art was made, and why a fancy piece of technology […]
FAKE CHINESE SOUNDS: An Interview with author/illustrator Jing Jing Tsong
A conversation with FAKE CHINESE SOUNDS author/illustrator Jing Jing Tsong.
Behind the scenes of CABOOSE with Ruth Chan and Travis Jonker
Travis talks with Ruth Chan about CABOOSE.
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Our 2025 Preview Episode!
Looking ahead to children's literature in 2025 . . .
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.
SPEED ROUND with the 2024 Newbery Honorees!
Aa very special SPEED ROUND with all five 2024 Newbery Honor winners!
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