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August 20, 2023 by Colby Sharp

Chris Baron Visits The Yarn

COLBY: As soon as I finished reading Chris Baron‘s The Gray I knew that I had to talk to him about the book for The Yarn. I hope you enjoy listening to Chris talk about writing. I don’t think I have ever talked to anyone that LOVES to write as much as Chris does. Subscribe […]

August 6, 2023 by Colby Sharp

Jarrett Lerner’s A Work In Progress Unravelled

COLBY: I think Jarrett Lerner’s A Work in Progress is going to be one of the most popular new book in classrooms and libraries during the 2023-2024 school year. It is a captivating and important illustrated novel-in-verse. For the latest episode of The Yarn, I talked to Jarrett about what is was like writing about […]

July 20, 2023 by Travis Jonker

‘That dark period cured me of procrastination’: Kate DiCamillo (Pt. 2)

We're back with the second part of our LIVE episode with Kate DiCamillo.

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July 3, 2023 by Travis Jonker

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‘Candy-Crushing while watching Bravo’ – SPEED ROUND w/ Laurel Snyder, Lauren Castillo, Brad & Kristi Montague, and M.T. Anderson

June 26, 2023 by Travis Jonker

Rapid-fire Q&A with Laurel Snyder, Lauren Castillo, Brad & Kristi Montague, and M.T. Anderson

A conversation with Aubrey Hartman

June 13, 2023 by Colby Sharp

COLBY: As soon as I finished Aubrey Hartman’s The Lion of Lark-Hayes Manor I wanted to talk to her about the book for The Yarn podcast. Poppy is a character that readers are going to fall in love with. This debut middle grade novel feels like an instant classic. I hope you enjoy my conversation […]

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Trying Something New: SPEED ROUND w/ Marla Frazee, Doug Salati, Dan Santat, and Amina Luqman-Dawson

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.

Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey Try Something New

March 26, 2023 by Travis Jonker

The Pumphrey Brothers take us behind the scenes of their latest collaboration.

HOT DOG! 2023 Caldecott Medalist Doug Salati

February 12, 2023 by Travis Jonker

A conversation with 2023 Caldecott Medalist, Doug Salati.

Looking Ahead: Our 2023 Preview

January 18, 2023 by Travis Jonker

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

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