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A Conversation with Betsy Bird about A Fuse 8 Production
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 […]
POP! Betsy Bird is on The Yarn
Back in late June I talked with author, librarian, and Fuse #8 Production blogger Betsy Bird about her excellent 2025 picture book POP! GOES THE NURSERY RHYME.
Making SUNDUST with Zeke Peña
Travis: Back in June, I talked with author/illustrator Zeke Peña about his beautiful new picture book, SUNDUST. In this episode, Zeke talks about the unique way SUNDUST was created, and his unconventional path to making picture books. We hope you enjoy this episode. Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes Spotify Stitcher
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Aida Salazar and Molly Mendoza take us behind the scenes of their Caldecott Honor winning book.
The Making of a Sequel: JUST ONE WAVE
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 […]
Jess Hannigan talks Blackmail, Fibbing, Lying, and Stealing!
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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AND YET YOU SHINE: Supriya Kelkar Visits The Yarn
Kelkar talks about her latest book, AND YET YOU SHINE.
From Standup to Pura Belpré: Jesús Trejo Visits The Yarn
In this episode, Jesus takes us behind the scenes of his picture book debut.
Making the Pictures for the Very First Time: Travis Jonker and JUST ONE FLAKE
Travis takes us behind the scenes of his author/illustrator debut, JUST ONE FLAKE.
How Jon Agee Makes a Picture Book
Jon Agee takes us behind the scenes of his latest picture book, MY DAD IS A TREE.
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