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January 2, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Our 2026 Preview Episode!

Travis: In the latest episode of The Yarn, Colby and I look ahead to 2026. We talk about upcoming books, make some predictions, and realize that fanclubs don’t exist anymore. We hope you enjoy this episode. Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes Spotify Stitcher

December 24, 2025 by Travis Jonker

Taking a Look Back: Our 2025 Year-in-Review Episode

Travis: Every December Colby and I like to look back at the year in children’s books. We had a lot to talk about. In this special extended episode we discuss our favorite books, memorable moments, Newbery/Caldecott predictions, and many other topics. We hope you enjoy this episode: Subscribe below to catch every episode of The […]

April 15, 2025 by Travis Jonker

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 […]

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Our 2025 Preview Episode!

January 12, 2025 by Travis Jonker

Looking ahead to children's literature in 2025 . . .

Taking a Look Back: Our 2024 Year-in-Review Episode

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 […]

Jerzy Drozd Visits The Yarn

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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LIVE from My Car: THE SHIP IN THE WINDOW Unraveled

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.

‘You’re really tall’ – SPEED ROUND w/ Peter Brown, Dashka Slater, Chris Baron, and Jarrett Lerner

May 25, 2024 by Travis Jonker

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

Our 2024 Preview Episode

January 13, 2024 by Travis Jonker

Looking ahead to children's literature in 2024 . . .

Taking a Look Back: Our 2023 Year-in-Review Episode

December 22, 2023 by Travis Jonker

We look back at the highs and lows of children's literature in 2023.

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