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The Yarn#253 Colby & Travis - 2026 PreviewIn this episode, Colby and Travis look ahead to the new year in children's books.
2026-01-0229 minThe Yarn#252 Colby & Travis - 2025 Children's Literature Year in ReviewIn this special extended episode, Colby and Travis discuss the year that was in children's literature.
2025-12-231h 01The Yarn#239 Colby Sharp: How I Celebrate Reading with StudentsIt's the end of the school year - a great time for Colby to share how he celebrates reading with his 5th grade students.
2025-06-0910 minThe Yarn#235 Colby Sharp Goes to AlaskaIn this special episode, Colby Sharp shares his experience of traveling to Alaska to talk about children's books.
2025-04-2716 minThe Yarn#234 Travis Jonker - JUST ONE WAVE UnraveledIn this episode, Travis takes us behind the scenes of his picture book JUST ONE WAVE, the summertime sequel to JUST ONE FLAKE.
2025-04-1323 minThe Yarn#230 Ruth Chan & Travis Jonker - CABOOSE UnraveledIn this episode, Ruth Chan and Travis Jonker take us behind the scenes of their new picture book, CABOOSE.
2025-02-0207 minThe Yarn#228 Colby & Travis - 2025 PreviewIn this episode, Colby and Travis look ahead to the new year in children's books.
2025-01-1225 minThe Yarn#227 Colby & Travis - 2024 Children's Literature Year in ReviewIn this special extended episode, Colby and Travis discuss the year that was in children's literature.
2025-01-011h 08The Yarn#220 Travis Jonker - THE SHIP IN THE WINDOW UnraveledIn this episode, Travis Jonker takes us behind the scenes of THE SHIP IN THE WINDOW, illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Matthew Cordell.
2024-09-0915 minThe Yarn#204 Colby & Travis - 2024 PreviewIn this episode, Colby and Travis look ahead to the new year in children's books.
2024-01-1337 minThe Yarn#203 Colby & Travis - 2023 Children's Literature Year in ReviewIn this special extended episode, Colby and Travis discuss the year that was in children's literature.
2023-12-2250 minThe Yarn#198 Travis Jonker - JUST ONE FLAKE UnraveledIn this episode, Travis takes us behind the scenes of his author/illustrator debut, JUST ONE FLAKE.
2023-10-0823 minThe Yarn#180 Colby & Travis - 2023 PreviewIn this episode, Colby and Travis look ahead to the new year in children's books.
2023-01-1830 minThe Yarn#179 Colby & Travis - 2022 Children's Literature Year in ReviewIn this special extended episode, Colby and Travis discuss the year that was in children's literature.
2022-12-291h 10The Yarn#177 Donalyn Miller - Making a Reading PlanColby Sharp and Donalyn Miller (co-authors of THE COMMONSENSE GUIDE TO YOUR CLASSROOM LIBRARY) discuss reading plans and how they can encourage students become more independent readers.
2022-11-3014 minThe Yarn#166 Donalyn Miller - THE JOY OF READING UnraveledIn this episode, Colby talks with writer, speaker, Nerdy Book Club co-founder, Book Whisperer, and former teacher Donalyn Miller about her book THE JOY OF READING, co-written with the late Teri Lesesne.
2022-06-1016 minThe Yarn#157 Colby & Travis - 2022 Youth Media AwardsIn this episode, Colby and Travis react to the 2022 ALA Youth Media Awards, including the Newbery and Caldecott Medal winners.This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book Read the World: Rethinking Literacy for Empathy and Action in a Digital Age by Kristin Ziemke and Katie Muhtaris
2022-01-2532 minThe Yarn#156 Colby & Travis - 2022 PreviewIn this episode, Colby and Travis look ahead to the new year in children's books.This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book Read the World: Rethinking Literacy for Empathy and Action in a Digital Age by Kristin Ziemke and Katie Muhtaris
2022-01-0925 minThe Yarn#155 Colby & Travis - 2021 Children's Literature Year in ReviewIn this special extended episode, Colby and Travis discuss the year that was in children's literature.This episode is sponsored by LEADING LITERATE LIVES, written by Stephanie Affinito and published by Heinemann.
2021-12-301h 15The Yarn#151 Gary Paulsen Remembered with Editor Wesley AdamsIn this episode, Colby talks with Wesley Adams, Gary Paulsen's editor at Farrar, Straus and Giroux, about the late author's life, work, and singular personality. This episode is sponsored by the Math by the Book series, published by Heinemann.
2021-10-311h 00The Yarn#146 Pernille Ripp - The Global Read AloudTeacher and author Pernille Ripp talks with Colby about the past, present, and future of The Global Read Aloud, the project she created in 2010.This episode is sponsored by SHARING BOOKS, TALKING SCIENCE: EXPLORING SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS WITH CHILDREN'S LITERATURE, written by Valerie Bang-Jensen and Mark Lubkowitz and published by Heinemann.
2021-08-1340 minThe Yarn#141 Donalyn Miller - #BOOKADAYIn this episode, Colby talks with writer, speaker, Nerdy Book Club co-founder, Book Whisperer, and former teacher Donalyn Miller about #bookaday, the personal challenge she created to encourage reading over the summer.This episode is sponsored by Leading Literate Lives by Stephanie Affinito, published by Heinemann.
2021-05-2924 minThe Yarn#137 Travis Jonker - BLUE FLOATS AWAY UnraveledTravis Jonker takes us behind the scenes of his second book BLUE FLOATS AWAY, illustrated by Grant Snider. This episode is sponsored by Risk. Fail. Rise. A Teacher's Guide to Learning from Mistakes, written by M. Colleen Cruz and published by Heinemann.
2021-03-3109 minThe Yarn#132 Colby & Travis - 2021 PreviewIn this episode, Colby and Travis look ahead to the new year in children's books.This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book Reading to Make a Difference by Lester L. Laminack and Katie Kelly
2021-01-2349 minThe Yarn#131 Colby & Travis - 2020 Year in ReviewIn this special extended episode, Colby and Travis discuss the year that was in children's literature.
2020-12-301h 05The Yarn#123 The Yarn Turns FiveThe Yarn podcast is five years old! In this episode, Colby looks back on how it all began, and looks ahead to the coming school year, with wise words from a well-known author.This episode is sponsored by Reading to Make a Difference, written by Lester L. Laminack and Katie Kelly and published by Heinemann.
2020-08-2906 minThe Yarn#122 Oge Mora (Pt. 1) - THANK YOU, OMU! UnraveledIn this episode (part one of two), author/illustrator Oge Mora takes us behind the scenes of her Caldecott Honor-winning book, THANK YOU, OMU!This episode is sponsored by Reading to Make a Difference, written by Lester L. Laminack and Katie Kelly and published by Heinemann.
2020-08-1915 minThe Yarn#121 Jeff Kinney - DIARY OF A WIMPY KID (and More)In this episode, author/illustrator/cartoonist Jeff Kinney takes us behind the scenes of his bestselling series, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID and new Rowley Jefferson spinoff books. Jeff talks about his unorthodox creative process, his latest (social distanced) book tour, his favorite grade-school teacher, and shares some hopeful words to educators about the upcoming school year.This episode is sponsored by A Teacher's Guide to Reading Conferences, written by Jennifer Serravallo and published by Heinemann.
2020-07-2920 minThe Yarn#120 What is Bookshop?In this episode, Colby talks with Sarah High, partnerships manager for Bookshop, a startup that's taking on Amazon and supporting independent bookstores.This episode is sponsored by A Teacher's Guide to Reading Conferences, written by Jennifer Serravallo and published by Heinemann.
2020-07-2112 minThe Yarn#119 Gordon C. James & Derrick Barnes - I AM EVERY GOOD THING UnraveledIn this special extended episode, author Derrick Barnes and illustrator Gordon C. James discuss their picture books CROWN and the upcoming I AM EVERY GOOD THING.This episode is sponsored by penguinclassroom.com.This episode is sponsored by Heinemann, and their professional book The Artful Read Aloud by Rebecca Bellingham.
2020-06-2128 minThe Yarn#118 James Preller & Mary GrandPré - ALL WELCOME HERE UnraveledAuthor James Preller and illustrator Mary GrandPré take us behind the scenes of their haiku school story picture book, ALL WELCOME HERE.This episode is sponsored by Heinemann, and their professional book The Artful Read Aloud by Rebecca Bellingham.Additional music in this episode is by Butterfly Woke by Jeris (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/61357 Ft: airtone
2020-06-1513 minThe Yarn#117 Jason Reynolds (Re-Release)In this episode (originally released in December 2016), author Jason Reynolds takes us behind the scenes of his novel, GHOST.
2020-06-0219 minThe Yarn#116 An Indie Bookstore During a Pandemic w/ Joanna ParzakonisIn this episode, Colby talks with Joanna Parzakonis about her path to opening an independent bookstore in Kalamazoo, MI (This Is a Bookstore & Bookbug), and how the pandemic is affecting business.This episode is sponsored by Heinemann, and their professional book READ THE WORLD by Kristin Ziemke and Katie Muhtaris. Use the code MAYEDU during the month of May to receive 40% off the list price and free shipping within the U.S.
2020-05-2331 minThe Yarn#115 Mitali Perkins - BETWEEN US AND ABUELA UnraveledAuthor Mitali Perkins takes us behind the scenes of her picture book, BETWEEN US AND ABUELA: A FAMILY STORY FROM THE BORDER, illustrated by Sara Palacios.This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book A TEACHER'S GUIDE TO READING CONFERENCES by Jennifer Serravallo.
2020-04-3013 minThe Yarn#114 Donalyn Miller & Colby - Book AccessIn this episode, host Colby Sharp talks with Donalyn Miller (The Book Whisperer) about a topic close to both of their hearts - book access for kids.This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book A TEACHER'S GUIDE TO READING CONFERENCES by Jennifer Serravallo
2020-04-0629 minThe Yarn#113 Eoin Colfer - ARTEMIS FOWLAuthor Eoin Colfer takes us behind the scenes of his wildly popular ARTMIS FOWL series.This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book READ THE WORLD.
2020-03-3111 minThe Yarn#112 Sandra Neil Wallace - BETWEEN THE LINES UnraveledAuthor (and former ESPN anchor) Sandra Neil Wallace takes us behind the scenes of her Orbis Pictus award-winning nonfiction picture book, BETWEEN THE LINES: HOW ERNIE BARNES WENT FROM THE FOOTBALL FIELD TO THE ART GALLERY, illustrated by Bryan Collier.
2020-03-2610 minThe Yarn#111 Shannon & Dean Hale - THE PRINCESS IN BLACKCo-authors Shannon and Dean Hale take us behind the scenes of their beloved series THE PRINCESS IN BLACK, illustrated by LeUyen PhamThis episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book READING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
2020-02-2221 minThe Yarn#110 A.S. King - DIG UnraveledAuthor A.S. King takes us behind the scenes of her YA novel, DIG, which recently won the 2020 Michael L. Printz Award.This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book READING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
2020-02-0922 minThe Yarn#109 Kate DiCamillo - WINN-DIXIE Turns 20Colby calls author Kate DiCamillo to talk about the 20 year legacy of her book, BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE.
2020-01-2210 minThe Yarn#108 Colby & Travis - 2020 PreviewColby and Travis discuss the year ahead in children's literature.
2020-01-0531 minThe Yarn#107 Colby & Travis - 2019 Year in ReviewColby and Travis discuss the year that was in children's literature.
2019-12-2455 minThe Yarn#106 Andrew Clements (Re-Release)Author Andrew Clements talks about his path from teacher to writer, and takes us behind the scenes of his books THE LOSERS CLUB and FRINDLE.
2019-12-0316 minThe Yarn#105 Alicia D. Williams - Path to Publication, Part IV: An Agent, An Auction, A Book DealIn 2015, we sent soon-to-be debut author Alicia D. Williams an audio recorder. We were hoping she would be willing to document her experience of publishing her first book, GENESIS BEGINS AGAIN. Over the course of a few episodes, Alicia will share her story.In this episode, Alicia talks about her struggle to find her true creative calling, and her struggles to overcome inadequacy and publish her debut novel.
2019-11-2434 minThe Yarn#104 Dave Eggers - ABNER & IAN GET RIGHT-SIDE UP UnraveledAuthor Dave Eggers talks about writing for kids and takes us behind the scenes of his picture book ABNER & IAN GET RIGHT-SIDE UP.
2019-11-1011 minThe Yarn#103 Alicia D. Williams - Path to Publication, Part III: What's Your Process?In 2015, we sent soon-to-be debut author Alicia D. Williams an audio recorder. We were hoping she would be willing to document her experience of publishing her first book, GENESIS BEGINS AGAIN. Over the course of a few episodes, Alicia will share her story.In this episode, Alicia talks about her struggle to find a writing process that works.This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book THE ARTFUL READ-ALOUD.
2019-10-2609 minThe Yarn#102 Bob Shea - UNICORN Books UnraveledAuthor/illustrator Bob Shea takes us behind the scenes of his books UNICORN THINKS HE'S PRETTY GREAT and UNICORN IS MAYBE NOT SO GREAT AFTER ALL. Bob also shares the greatest author visit story of all time. This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book THE ARTFUL READ-ALOUD.
2019-10-0613 minThe Yarn#101 Alicia D. Williams - Path to Publication, Part II: Hopes and Fears at 3 a.m.In 2015, we sent soon-to-be debut author Alicia D. Williams an audio recorder. We were hoping she would be willing to document her experience of publishing her first book, GENESIS BEGINS AGAIN. Over the course of a few episodes, Alicia will share her story.In this episode, Alicia can't sleep. It's 3 a.m. and she turns on the mic to talk about her publishing hopes and fears.
2019-09-2436 minThe Yarn#100 Colby and Travis - The Yarn UnraveledIn this special, extended episode of the show, Colby Sharp and Travis Jonker discuss the evolution of The Yarn podcast. They share their favorite (and funniest) moments, interviews, and episodes. This episode is sponsored by BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO BOOK CLUBS, published by Heinemann.
2019-09-071h 07The Yarn#99 Alicia D. Williams - Path to Publication, Part I: Book Deal and Social MediaIn 2015, we sent soon-to-be debut author Alicia D. Williams an audio recorder. We were hoping she would be willing to document her experience of publishing her first book, GENESIS BEGINS AGAIN. Over the course of a few episodes, Alicia will share her story. Should you tell people you have a book deal when the book is a long way off? And how does a debut author navigate the world of social media? Alicia addresses both these topics in this episode.
2019-08-2408 min
The Yarn#98 Dan Santat - HAROLD & HOG: PRETEND FOR REAL UnraveledAuthor/illustrator Dan Santat takes us behind the scenes of his latest, HAROLD & HOG PRETEND FOR REAL, as well as his books BEEKLE, ARE WE THERE YET, AFTER THE FALL, and DRAWN TOGETHER.
2019-08-0319 min
The Yarn#97 Adam Gidwitz How Adam Gidwitz Went From Being A Bad Teacher to a Great AuthorAuthor Adam Gidwitz shares his journey to becoming a published author.
2019-07-2723 min
The Yarn#96 Meg Medina - MERCI SUÁREZ CHANGES GEARS Unraveled LIVEAuthor Meg Medina takes us behind the scenes of her Newbery Medal winning book, MERCI SUÁREZ CHANGES GEARS. This special extended episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the 2019 American Library Association Annual Conference in Wachington D.C.
2019-06-2934 min
The Yarn#95 Todd Parr - THE DON'T WORRY BOOK UnraveledAuthor/illustrator Todd Parr takes us behind the scenes of his latest, THE DON'T WORRY BOOK.
2019-06-1423 min
The Yarn#94 Jason Chin - GRAND CANYON UnraveledAuthor/illustrator Jason Chin takes us behind the scenes of his award-winning nonfiction picture book, GRAND CANYON.
2019-06-0311 min
The Yarn#93 Ashley Herring Blake - THE MIGHTY HEART OF SUNNY ST. JAMES UnraveledAuthor Ashley Herring Blake takes us behind the scene of her middle grade novel, THE MIGHTY HEART OF SUNNY ST. JAMES.
2019-05-2116 min
The Yarn#92 Minh Lê - DRAWN TOGETHER UnraveledAuthor Minh Lê takes us behind the scene of his award-winning picture book, DRAWN TOGETHER, illustrated by Dan Santat.
2019-04-2910 min
The Yarn#91 Jess Keating - THE WORLD OF WEIRD ANIMALS: The SeriesAuthor Jess Keating takes us behind the scenes of her nonfiction series THE WEIRD WORLD OF ANIMALS.
2019-04-2211 min
The Yarn#90 Molly Idle - PEARL UnraveledAuthor/illustrator Molly Idle takes us behind the scenes of her picture book, PEARL, and tells the story of getting "The Call" from the 2014 Caldecott committee.
2019-03-2415 min
The Yarn#89 Laurie Halse Anderson - SHOUT UnraveledAuthor Laurie Halse Anderson goes behind the scenes of her poetic memoir, SHOUT.
2019-03-1716 min
The Yarn#88 LeUyen Pham - THE ITCHY BOOK! UnraveledAuthor/illustrator LeUyen Pham takes us behind the scenes of her early reader, THE ITCHY BOOK.
2019-02-2414 min
The Yarn#87 Aisha Saeed - AMAL UNBOUND UnraveledAuthor Aisha Saeed takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel, AMAL UNBOUND.
2019-02-1309 min
The Yarn#86 Ekua Holmes - THE STUFF OF STARS UnraveledIllustrator Ekua Holmes takes us behind the scenes of her picture book, THE STUFF OF STARS, written by Marion Dane Bauer.
2019-01-2811 min
The Yarn#85 Jonathan Auxier - SWEEP UnraveledAuthor Jonathan Auxier takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel, SWEEP.
2019-01-1216 min
The Yarn#84 Colby & Travis - 2018 Year In ReviewColby and Travis discuss the year that was in children's literature.
2018-12-241h 09
The Yarn#83 Abby Hanlon - DORY FANTASMAGORY UnraveledAuthor/illustrator Abby Hanlon takes us behind the scenes of her chapter book series DORY FANTASMAGORY.
2018-12-1615 min
The Yarn#82 Derrick Barnes - CROWN UnraveledAuthor Derrick Barnes takes us behind the scenes of his multi award-winning picture book, Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut, illustrated by Gordon C. James.
2018-11-2016 min
The Yarn#81 Kate DiCamillo - LOUISIANA'S WAY HOME UnraveledAuthor Kate DiCamillo takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel, LOUISIANA'S WAY HOME.
2018-11-0410 min
The Yarn#80 Angela Dominguez - STELLA DIAZ HAS SOMETHING TO SAY UnraveledAuthor/illustrator Angela Dominguez takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel, STELLA DIAZ HAS SOMETHING TO SAY.
2018-10-2008 min
The Yarn#79 Travis Jonker - THE VERY LAST CASTLE UnraveledTravis Jonker talks about how he wrote The Very Last Castle.
2018-10-1412 min
The Yarn#78 Jarrett J. Krosoczka - HEY, KIDDO UnraveledAuthor/illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczk takes us behind the scenes of his graphic novel memoir, HEY, KIDDO.
2018-09-2321 min
The Yarn#77 2018 Pura Belpré Panel LIVE - Behar, Cartaya, Pérez, Martinez-NealA special LIVE episode with a panel of 2018 Pura Belpré award winners: Ruth Behar (Lucky Broken Girl), Pablo Cartaya (The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora), Celia C. Pérez (The First Rule of Punk), and Juana Martinez-Neal (La Princesa and the Pea).
2018-09-0930 min
The Yarn#76 Kazu Kibuishi - AMULET: The SeriesIn this live episode, Colby interviews Kazu Kibuishi about his graphic novel series, AMULET.
2018-08-2523 min
The Yarn#75 Cynthia Leitich Smith - HEARTS UNBROKEN UnraveledAuthor Cynthia Leitich Smith takes us behind the scenes of her latest novel, Hearts Unbroken.
2018-08-1110 min
The Yarn#74 Laurel Snyder - ORPHAN ISLAND UnraveledAuthor Laurel Snyder takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel Orphan Island.
2018-07-2914 min
The Yarn#73 Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen - CollaboratorsMac Barnett and Jon Klassen talk about picture book craft and how they collaborate.
2018-07-0120 min
The Yarn#72 Katherine Applegate - WISHTREE UnraveledNewbery Medal-winning author Katherine Applegate takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel WISHTREE.
2018-06-1609 min
The Yarn#71 Kat Yeh - THE WAY TO BEA UnraveledAuthor Kat Yeh takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel THE WAY TO BEA.
2018-05-2809 min
The Yarn#70 Kate Messner - BREAKOUT UnraveledAuthor Kate Messner takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel BREAKOUT.
2018-05-1617 min
The Yarn#69 Brendan Wenzel - THEY ALL SAW A CAT UnraveledAuthor/illustrator Brendan Wenzel takes us behind the scenes of his Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, THEY ALL SAW A CAT.
2018-04-2808 min
The Yarn#68 Victoria Jamieson - ALL'S FAIRE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL UnravelledVictoria Jamieson talks about her graphic novel ALL'S FAIRE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL.
2018-04-1511 min
The Yarn#67 Greg Pizzoli - GOOD NIGHT OWL UnraveledAuthor/illustrator Greg Pizzoli talks about his Geisel honor winning book GOOD NIGHT OWL
2018-03-3012 min
The Yarn#66 Candace Fleming - BEN FRANKLIN'S IN MY BATHROOM! UnraveledAuthor Candace Fleming takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade book BEN FRANKLIN'S IN MY BATHROOM!
2018-03-1409 min
The Yarn#65 Irene Latham & Charles Waters - CAN I TOUCH YOUR HAIR UnraveledPoets Irene Latham and Charles Waters take us behind the scenes of their book CAN I TOUCH YOUR HAIR? POEMS OF RACE, MISTAKES, AND FRIENDSHIP, illustrated by Sean Qualls and Selina Alko.
2018-02-2511 min
The Yarn#64 Andrew Clements - THE LOSERS CLUB UnraveledAuthor Andrew Clements talks about his path from teacher to writer, and takes us behind the scenes of his new book THE LOSERS CLUB.
2018-02-1116 min
The Yarn#63 Brian Selznick & Laura Amy Schlitz - The 2008 Newbery and Caldecott MedalsBrian Selznick and Laura Amy Schlitz take us behind the scenes of the unforgettable 2008 Newbery and Caldecott awards.
2018-01-2826 min
The Yarn#62 Kamilla Benko - THE UNICORN QUEST UnraveledAuthor Kamilla Benko takes us behind the scenes of her new middle grade series THE UNICORN QUEST
2018-01-1407 min
The Yarn#61 Gene Luen Yang - A Chat With The AmbassadorA conversation with National Ambassador of Young People's Literature, Gene Luen Yang
2017-12-1713 min
The Yarn#60 Yuyi Morales (Pt. 2) - The Path to Picture BooksAward-winning author/illustrator Yuyi Morales describes her circuitous path to making picture books.
2017-12-1017 min
The Yarn#59 Yuyi Morales (Pt. 1) - RUDAS UnraveledAward winning picture book maker Yuyi Morales describes her creative process and takes us behind the scenes of her book, RUDAS: Niño's Horrendous Hermanitas.
2017-12-0208 min
The Yarn#58 Jack Gantos - WRITING RADAR UnraveledNewbery Medal-winning author Jack Gantos takes us behind the scenes of his book, WRITING RADAR.
2017-11-2210 min
The Yarn#57 Tom Angleberger Talks About The Origami Yoda SeriesTom Angleberger talks about his best selling Origami Yoda series.
2017-11-0522 min
The Yarn#56 Angie Thomas - THE HATE U GIVE UnraveledAuthor Angie Thomas goes behind the scenes of her bestselling young adult novel, THE HATE U GIVE.
2017-10-2218 min
The Yarn#55 Ryan T. Higgins - BE QUIET UnraveledAuthor/illustrator Ryan T. Higgins goes behind the scenes of his picture book BE QUIET
2017-10-1509 min
The Yarn#54 Kuo, Cordell, Pizzoli, Santat, Collier - Picture Book Panel LIVEThis LIVE extended episode of the show features an all-star panel of picture book makers: Julia Kuo, Bryan Collier, Matthew Cordell, Dan Santat, and Greg Pizzoli. It was recorded in front of an audience at the American Library Association Annual Conference in Chicago in June 2017. Topics discussed: Breaking into the business, misconceptions about picture book makers, Amazon, wisdom for newcomers, books with a message, snacks, and what is new/scary in publishing in 2017.
2017-09-2442 min
The Yarn#53 Ruth Behar - LUCKY BROKEN GIRL UnraveledAuthor Ruth Behar goes behind the scenes of her middle grade novel LUCKY BROKEN GIRL
2017-09-1012 min
The Yarn#52 Allen Say - SILENT DAYS, SILENT DREAMS UnraveledAuthor/ilustrator Allen Say goes behind the scenes of his book SILENT DAYS, SILENT DREAMS
2017-08-2009 min
The Yarn#51 Nora Raleigh Baskin - NINE, TEN: A SEPTEMBER 11 STORY UnraveledAuthor Nora Raleigh Baskin goes behind the scenes of her book NINE, TEN: A SEPTEMBER 11 STORY
2017-08-1012 min
The Yarn#27 Kate DiCamillo - Raymie Nightingale Unraveled (Pt. 2)Colby and Travis interviewed Kate DiCamillo live in front of a group of librarians at the American Library Association's Annual Conference.
2016-08-1724 min
The Yarn#1 Travis And Colby (S1 E1)In this episode Colby and Travis kick off their new show: The Yarn - a narrative of adventures.
2015-08-1414 min