A Fuse #8 Production
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
June 1, 2025 by Travis Jonker
Aida Salazar and Molly Mendoza take us behind the scenes of their Caldecott Honor winning book.
December 22, 2023 by Travis Jonker
We look back at the highs and lows of children's literature in 2023.
September 10, 2023 by Travis Jonker
It was a pleasure to talk with Lane Smith about his latest picture book: STICKLER LOVES THE WORLD.
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May 29, 2023 by Travis Jonker
Colby and I decided to try out a new idea: speed round-only episodes of the podcast. Today is the first one.
February 12, 2023 by Travis Jonker
A conversation with 2023 Caldecott Medalist, Doug Salati.
January 29, 2023 by Travis Jonker
The Caldecott Honor winner takes us behind the scenes of her latest picture book, IN EVERY LIFE.
December 29, 2022 by Travis Jonker
We look back at the highs and lows of children's literature in 2022.
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