
The Yarn
April 15, 2025 by Travis Jonker
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 […]
March 30, 2025 by Travis Jonker
A conversation with FAKE CHINESE SOUNDS author/illustrator Jing Jing Tsong.
March 17, 2025 by Colby Sharp
COLBY: I had a whole lot of fun talking to Arree Chung about his new (and first ) graphic novel, Don’t Cause Trouble. I hope you enjoy our conversation! Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes Spotify Stitcher
January 12, 2025 by Travis Jonker
Looking ahead to children's literature in 2025 . . .
December 31, 2024 by Travis Jonker
Travis: Colby Sharp and I got on a video call to talk about children’s literature in 2024. A lot happened. In this special extended episode, we discuss our favorite books, memorable moments, the joys of pickleball, and many other topics. We hope you enjoy this episode: Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes […]
December 28, 2024 by Colby Sharp
COLBY: A couple of months ago Jerzy visited the elementary school that I teach in for an author visit. He was amazing! In this episode of The Yarn my co-host Travis Jonker chats with Jerzy about his new graphic novel The Inscrutable Doctor Baer and the Case of the Two-Faced Statue. I hope you enjoy […]
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November 30, 2024 by Travis Jonker
Mac and Sydney take us behind the scenes of SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS.
September 8, 2024 by Travis Jonker
While driving home from a book release event for The Ship in the Window, I turned on my recorder and talked about how the book came to be.
August 14, 2024 by Colby Sharp
COLBY: Earlier this year I fell pretty hard for Gennifer Choldenko’s The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman. This middle grade novel is fantastic. Interviewing Gennifer about the book was so much fun. I hope you enjoy our conversation! Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes Spotify Stitcher
July 28, 2024 by Travis Jonker
Aa very special SPEED ROUND with all five 2024 Newbery Honor winners!
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by Karen Jensen, MLS
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