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A Conversation with Derrick Barnes

Colby Sharp, September 26, 2022 | All Episodes, The Unraveller



COLBY: A couple of weeks ago, I hopped on a call with author Derrick Barnes to talk about his new book ‘Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice’. Listening to Derrick talk about his work always leave me inspired and excited to get back into my classroom to work with young readers. I hope you […]

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Katherine Applegate stops by The Yarn to talk about Odder

Colby Sharp, September 19, 2022 | All Episodes, The Unraveller, Uncategorized



COLBY: I had a lot of fun chatting with Katherine Applegate about her new book Odder. The interview took place a couple of weeks ago, and I wasn’t able to get my hands on a copy of the book beforehand, so this might be the only interview I have ever done for The Yarn without […]

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Amy Sarig King talks Attack of the Black Rectangles

Colby Sharp, August 20, 2022 | All Episodes



COLBY: As soon as I finished reading Amy Sarig King’s Attack of the Black Rectangles, I knew that we had to try to get her on The Yarn podcast. I’m thankful that Amy agreed to chat with me for this episode of The Yarn. Our conversation about her book, censorship, and her hope for this […]

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What’s New? (Part 2) with Meg Medina and Christina Soontornvat

Travis Jonker, August 11, 2022 | All Episodes



A special live episode with two award-winning authors.

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What’s New, Newbery Authors? Meg Medina and Christina Soontornvat

Travis Jonker, July 31, 2022 | All Episodes



A special live episode with two award-winning authors.

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Sophie Blackall stops by The Yarn to talk about Farmhouse

Colby Sharp, July 19, 2022 | All Episodes, The Unraveller



COLBY: Sophie Blackall’s Farmhouse feels like one of those books that we are going to be talking about for years to come. It feels timeless. I am very thankful that I got the opportunity to chat with Sophie about her book. I hope you’ll give it a listen. Subscribe below to catch every episode of […]

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Shark Week, Vanilla Ice Cream, and the Honda CRV: Bob Shea and Brian Won Team Up for ADURABLE

Travis Jonker, June 23, 2022 | All Episodes, The Unraveller



Bob Shea and Brian Won have teamed up for a new board book series, ADURABLE

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Donalyn Miller and The Joy of Reading

Colby Sharp, June 10, 2022 | All Episodes, The Unraveller



COLBY: I had an amazing time talking to my dear friend Donalyn Miller about her new book The Joy of reading that she co-wrote with Dr. Teri Lesesne. Be sure to check out the episode below, and take some time this summer to read this beautiful and important new book. Subscribe below to catch every […]

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From Gallery Nucleus to Author/Illustrator Debut: Ben Zhu Visits The Yarn!

Travis Jonker, May 30, 2022 | All Episodes, The Unraveller



I hopped on Zoom with Ben Zhu to talk about his debut picture book: DESSERT ISLAND.

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Rebekah Lowell visits The Yarn

Colby Sharp, May 25, 2022 | All Episodes, The Unraveller



COLBY: I had an amazing time chatting with Rebekah Lowell for The Yarn. Her book ‘The Road to After’ is one that I am going to be thinking about for a long time. I hope this interview adds to the experience for those that have read the book, AND I hope it encourages others to […]

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