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July 29, 2020 by Colby Sharp

Jeff Kinney Visits The Yarn

Colby: Interviewing someone like Jeff Kinney is a little nerve-racking. The guy has sold more than 250,000,000 million books. That is a lot! I have seen so many kids develop of love of reading within the pages of Jeff’s books, so all I wanted to do with my 20 minute conversation is thank him. Thanking […]

March 31, 2020 by Travis Jonker

‘I’ve never written a novel where I didn’t almost give up’ – Eoin Colfer Goes Behind the Scened of the ARTEMIS FOWL Series

Eoin Colfer takes us behind the scenes of the Artemis Fowl series

February 23, 2020 by Travis Jonker

Shannon and Dean Hale: The Origin Story of The Princess in Black

Travis: The Princess in Black series began in 2014 and is still going strong. I talked with Shannon & Dean Hale about the origins of the series back at ALA Annual in Washington D.C. It was a good time. Mentioned in the episode: Shannon’s tumblr, Piggyback Writer. We hope you enjoy the episode: Subscribe to […]

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December 16, 2018 by Travis Jonker

  Travis: Since the show began, one of the people I’ve most wanted to have on The Yarn is Dory Fantasmagory creator Abby Hanlon. It’s my favorite chapter book series right now, and to hear Hanlon talk about how it came to be was such fun. We hope you enjoy the episode. https://soundcloud.com/colby-sharp-3/83-abby-hanlon-dory-fantasmagory-unraveled

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November 5, 2017 by Travis Jonker

Travis: Doing a podcast with a friend is fun. One reason is because Colby and I both usually record our interviews solo. So I get to listen to interviews Colby has done and they are totally new to my ears. This episode is a perfect case. Colby talked to Tom Angleberger all about his Origami […]

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April 16, 2017 by Travis Jonker

Travis: This is the third and final installment of our podcast trilogy with Jon Klassen. Click here for Part I Click here for Part II When I first read We Found a Hat, I was struck by how it managed to feel different from the first two books in Klassen’s hat-themed trilogy, yet still clearly […]

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More Hat: Jon Klassen (Part II)

April 2, 2017 by Travis Jonker

Travis: Today is part two of our three-part series with Jon Klassen. Last time he was talking about I Want My Hat Back. Today’s episode is all about This Is Not My Hat. This Is Not My Hat has become one of my all-time favorite read alouds. I read it with students every year at […]

‘There Is No Formula’ – Mo Willems Visits The Yarn

December 25, 2016 by Travis Jonker

  Travis: Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Today we have something special – an extended episode with Mo Willems. I interviewed him last June at the American Library Association Annual Conference in Orlando. My questions focused on the Elephant & Piggie series and his answers were enlightening, funny, and honest. I think you’re gonna like this one. […]

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August 1, 2016 by Travis Jonker

Travis: Testing, testing. Hey there. This is the first post on the brand-new blog for The Yarn. We are now officially under the School Library Journal banner. Colby and I are happy to be here. On today’s episode: Dav Pilkey. This was our most unusual interview yet due to the venue: a moving vehicle. This […]

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