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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 […]
Taking a Look Back: Our 2024 Year-in-Review Episode
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 […]
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Jerzy Drozd Visits The Yarn
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 […]
LIVE from My Car: THE SHIP IN THE WINDOW Unraveled
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.
‘You’re really tall’ – SPEED ROUND w/ Peter Brown, Dashka Slater, Chris Baron, and Jarrett Lerner
Travis: It’s the third installment in our Speed Round series – rapid fire Q&A with children’s book creators. What is Peter Brown’s least favorite household chore? What is Dashka Slater’s unexpected hobby? Answers to those and many more speed round questions in this episode. Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes Spotify Stitcher
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Our 2024 Preview Episode
Looking ahead to children's literature in 2024 . . .
Taking a Look Back: Our 2023 Year-in-Review Episode
We look back at the highs and lows of children's literature in 2023.
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.
Looking Ahead: Our 2023 Preview
Colby and Travis discuss the upcoming year in children's lit.
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