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    The Making of a Sequel: JUST ONE WAVE

    Travis Jonker, April 15, 2025 | The Unraveller

    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 […]

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    FAKE CHINESE SOUNDS: An Interview with author/illustrator Jing Jing Tsong

    Travis Jonker, March 30, 2025 | The Unraveller

    A conversation with FAKE CHINESE SOUNDS author/illustrator Jing Jing Tsong.

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    Arree Chung Talks about his Debut Graphic Novel: Don’t Cause Trouble

    Colby Sharp, March 17, 2025 | All Episodes, The Unraveller

    COLBY: I had a whole lot of fun talking to Arree Chung about his new (and first ) graphic novel, Don’t Cause Trouble. I hope you enjoy our conversation! Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes Spotify Stitcher

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    Big Gretch Visits The Yarn!

    Colby Sharp, January 26, 2025 | The Unraveller

    COLBY: When I saw that my governor had a young adult version of her book, I thought two things. Reading the book was pretty intense for this Michigander. I knew about all the wild things that have happened in our state the last handful of years, but thinking about them through the lens of a […]

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    Our 2025 Preview Episode!

    Travis Jonker, January 12, 2025 | All Episodes

    Looking ahead to children's literature in 2025 . . .

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    Taking a Look Back: Our 2024 Year-in-Review Episode

    Travis Jonker, December 31, 2024 | All Episodes

    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 […]

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    Jerzy Drozd Visits The Yarn

    Colby Sharp, December 28, 2024 | The Unraveller

    COLBY: A couple of months ago Jerzy visited the elementary school that I teach in for an author visit. He was amazing! In this episode of The Yarn my co-host Travis Jonker chats with Jerzy about his new graphic novel The Inscrutable Doctor Baer and the Case of the Two-Faced Statue. I hope you enjoy […]

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    Jess Hannigan talks Blackmail, Fibbing, Lying, and Stealing!

    Colby Sharp, October 19, 2024 | The Unraveller

    COLBY: ‘Spider in the Well’ is one of my favorite 2024 pictures books. It is just so much fun to read aloud. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Spider in the Well debut author Jess Hannigan. Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes Spotify Stitcher

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    LIVE from My Car: THE SHIP IN THE WINDOW Unraveled

    Travis Jonker, September 8, 2024 | All Episodes, The Unraveller

    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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    Lisa Fipps on the Stories Bouncing Around in Her Head

    Colby Sharp, August 30, 2024 | The Unraveller

    COLBY: Last spring I read aloud Lisa’s new book And Then, Boom! aloud to my 5th graders. It was a magical experience. I jumped at the opportunity to interview her for The Yarn. I hope you enjoy our conversation! If you would rather watch an unedited video of our conversation, you can check that out […]

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