Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

The Yarn

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The Yarn takes listeners behind the scenes of children's literature. Each episode features an author or illustrator talking about how they create books for young readers.

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Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#39 Alvina Ling and Grace Lin 05.02.2017 13:29

The story behind Grace Lin's dedication in her book WHEN THE SEA TURNED TO SILVER.

#38 Minh Lê - LET ME FINISH! Unraveled 25.01.2017 13:46

Author Minh Lê talks about his picture book Let Me Finish!, illustrated by Isabel Roxas.

#37 Deborah Freedman - SHY Unraveled 12.01.2017 8:32

Author/illustrator Deborah Freedman talks about her picture book SHY.

#36 Mo Willems - Elephant & Piggie: The Series 24.12.2016 21:28

Author/illustrator Mo Willems talks about his Elephant & Piggie series of books.

#35 Jason Reynolds - GHOST Unraveled 11.12.2016 18:48

Author Jason Reynolds talks about his book GHOST.

#34 Javaka Steptoe - RADIANT CHILD Unraveled 27.11.2016 10:18

Author/illustrator Javaka Steptoe talks about his book RADIANT CHILD: THE STORY OF YOUNG ARTIST JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT.

#33 Kate Beasley (S2 E4) 15.11.2016 15:38

It's Season 2 of The Yarn, and we're focusing on middle grade novel GERTIE'S LEAP TO GREATNESS by debut author Kate Beasley. In this final episode of Season 2 we talk to Kate Beasley.

#32 Kate & Cassie Beasley (S2 E3) 30.10.2016 10:28

It's Season 2 of The Yarn, and we're focusing on middle grade novel GERTIE'S LEAP TO GREATNESS by debut author Kate Beasley. In this episode we visit the Beasley farm in Georgia and hear from Kate's mother, and also Kate's sister Cassie - author of middle grade novel CIRCUS MIRANDUS.

#31 Grace Kendall (S2 E2) 16.10.2016 20:20

It's Season 2 of The Yarn, and we're focusing on middle grade novel GERTIE'S LEAP TO GREATNESS by debut author Kate Beasley. In this episode we hear from the book's editor, Grace Kendall.

#30 Kate Beasley and Jennifer Holm (S2 E1) 02.10.2016 7:51

This is the first episode of Season 2, focusing on middle grade novel GERTIE'S LEAP TO GREATNESS by debut author Kate Beasley. In this episode we also check in with our friend from Season 1, Jennifer Holm, who talks about her debut author experience.

#29 Alex Gino - GEORGE Unraveled 18.09.2016 9:57

Author Alex Gino talks about the making of GEORGE.

#28 Lauren Castillo - NANA IN THE CITY Unraveled 07.09.2016 11:06

Author/illustrator Lauren Castillo talks about her Caldecott Honor-winning book NANA IN THE CITY.

#27 Kate DiCamillo - Raymie Nightingale Unraveled (Pt. 2) 17.08.2016 24:19

Colby and Travis interviewed Kate DiCamillo live in front of a group of librarians at the American Library Association's Annual Conference.

#26 Kate DiCamillo - Raymie Nightingale Unraveled (Pt. 1) 14.08.2016 22:42

Recorded live in front of an audience at the 2016 American Library Association Annual Conference, author Kate DiCamillo talks about her book Raymie Nightingale. This is part one of a two-part Unraveller episode.

#25 Dav Pilkey - Captain Underpants: The Series 01.08.2016 22:02

Dan Pilkey talks about his series, Captain Underpants.

#24 Lynda Mullaly Hunt - ONE FOR THE MURPHYS Unraveled 17.07.2016 9:18

Author Lynda Mullaly Hunt talks about her book ONE FOR THE MURPHYS.

#23 Liesl Shurtliff - RED Unraveled 03.07.2016 11:14

Author Liesel Shurtliff talks about her book RED.

#22 Patrick Ness - A Monster Calls Unraveled 28.05.2016 14:14

Author Patrick Ness talks about his book A MONSTER CALLS.

#21 Kelly Barnhill - The Witch's Boy Unraveled 15.05.2016 8:14

Author Kelly Barnhill talks about her book THE WITCH'S BOY.

#20 Maris Wicks - Human Body Theater Unraveled 01.05.2016 9:00

Comics creator Maris Wicks talks about her book HUMAN BODY THEATER.