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January 18, 2023 by Travis Jonker

Looking Ahead: Our 2023 Preview

Colby and Travis discuss the upcoming year in children's lit.

December 29, 2022 by Travis Jonker

Taking a Look Back: Our 2022 Year in Review Episode

We look back at the highs and lows of children's literature in 2022.

November 30, 2022 by Colby Sharp

Making Reading Plans with Donalyn Miller

COLBY: I learned so much writing The Commonsense Guide to Your Classroom Library with my dear friend Donalyn Miller. With winter break quickly approaching, I thought it would be fun to chat with her for The Yarn about helping kids make reading plans. I hope you enjoy listening to the episode as much as I […]

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Ring in the New Year: Our 2022 Preview

January 9, 2022 by Travis Jonker

A look ahead to 2022 in children's literature.

Taking a Look Back: Our 2021 Year in Review Episode

December 30, 2021 by Travis Jonker

It's time to take a look back at 2021.

What is Bookshop?

July 22, 2020 by Colby Sharp

Colby: During this pandemic, I’ve been thinking a lot about supporting small businesses. When I saw a lot of book creators talking about Bookshop, I got curious. It is pretty darn easy to purchase books from Amazon, but I know that the money I spend with them doesn’t support my community. Learning that Bookshop sends […]

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Not on The Yarn: Colby Sharp and Donalyn Miller

November 30, 2018 by Colby Sharp

Colby: A couple of weeks ago the book I wrote with Donalyn Miller, Game Changer! Book Access For All Kids, was released. Donalyn and I appeared together on the Scholastic Reads podcast. Our book is about finding ways to make sure that all kids have access to books. If that is something you are interested […]

“I hope kids find something they need in the book,” Victoria Jamieson

April 15, 2018 by Travis Jonker

Colby: Victoria Jamieson is amazing. Talking to her about All’s Faire in Middle School for The Yarn was tons of fun! During the interview Victoria drew me interviewing her. She told me that drawing makes her less nervous. If you listen closely, you’ll be able to hear her Sharpie move across the page when she’s […]

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