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August 14, 2026 by Travis Jonker

WHILE WE’RE HERE: Behind the Scenes with Caldecott Honor Winner Micha Archer

Travis: WHILE WE’RE HERE, illustrated by Micha Archer and written by Anne Wynter, is one of the most stunning picture books of the year. It was a joy to sit down with Micha to learn all about how the beautiful collage illustrations were made. We hope you enjoy this episode: Subscribe below to catch every […]

July 27, 2026 by Travis Jonker

SPEED ROUND w/ Candace Fleming, Zeke Peña, Jasmine Warga, and Rebecca Stead

Travis: It’s been a while since our last Speed Round episode, and today the series is back with a bang as Candace Fleming, Zeke Peña, Jasmine Warga, and Rebecca Stead answer rapid fire questions. We hope you enjoy this episode. Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes Spotify Stitcher

June 21, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Aaron Reynolds Takes Us Behind the Scenes of The Jasper Rabbit Universe!

Travis: I had a great time talking with author Aaron Reynolds about the entire Jasper Rabbit universe – beginning with Caldecott Honor winner Creepy Carrots! (and its sequels), to the new Creepy Tales chapter book series. We hope you enjoy this episode: Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes Spotify Stitcher

A Very Special Fuse 8 n’ Kate Crossover Spectacular!

February 28, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Travis: To celebrate the 400th (!) episode of the Fuse 8 n’ Kate poscast, Colby Sharp and I joined Betsy Bird and her sister Kate to discuss THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET. Is it a classic? Is it a picture book? We look at the matter from all angles. We hope you enjoy this episode: […]

Taking a Look Back: Our 2025 Year-in-Review Episode

December 24, 2025 by Travis Jonker

Travis: Every December Colby and I like to look back at the year in children’s books. We had a lot to talk about. In this special extended episode we discuss our favorite books, memorable moments, Newbery/Caldecott predictions, and many other topics. We hope you enjoy this episode: Subscribe below to catch every episode of The […]

A Conversation with Betsy Bird about A Fuse 8 Production

November 24, 2025 by Colby Sharp

COLBY: I had the best time chatting with SLJ blogger and librarian Betsy Bird for The Yarn. We chatted about the origins of her blog, her 31 lists and 31 days project, and the current state of children’s literature. I hope you’ll give it a listen on your podcast listening app of choice. If you […]