The Yarn

In this episode, author/illustrator Rebekah Lowell takes us behind the scenes of her novel-in-verse, THE ROAD TO AFTER .

In this episode, author/illustrator/cartoonist Grant Snider takes us behind the scenes of his picture book, ONE BOY WATCHING. 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

In this episode, author/illustrator and comics creator Lucy Knisley takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade graphic novel series, PEAPOD FARM, and much more.

In this episode, comics creator Aron Nels Steinke takes us behind the scenes of his graphic novel series MR. WOLF'S CLASS.

In this episode, Jennifer Flannery talks about her unlikely path to becoming Gary Paulsen's agent, and shares what it was like to work with the legendary author.

Author Gordon Korman is about to publish his 100th (!) book. In this episode, Korman takes us behind the scenes of his life and career, including the story of how he wrote his first book in 7th grade. This episode is sponsored by BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO BOOK CLUBS , written by Sonja Cherry-Paul and Dana Johansen and published by Heinemann.

In this episode, author Lisa Fipps takes us behind the scenes of her Printz Honor-winning book, STARFISH. This episode is sponsored by TRUSTING READERS: POWERFUL PRACTICES FOR INDEPENDENT READING , written by Jennifer Scoggin and Hannah Schneewind and published by Heinemann.

In 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

In 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

In 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.

In this episode, author James Ponti takes us behind the scenes of his series, CITY SPIES. This episode is sponsored by LEADING LITERATE LIVES , written by Stephanie Affinito and published by Heinemann.

In this episode, author Amy Timberlake takes us behind the scenes of her chapter book, EGG MARKS THE SPOT, illustrated by Jon Klassen. This episode is sponsored by TRUSTING READERS: POWERFUL PRACTICES FOR INDEPENDENT READING , written by Jennifer Scoggin and Hannah Schneewind and published by Heinemann.

In this episode, author Betsy Bird takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade historical fiction novel, LONG ROAD TO THE CIRCUS, illustrated by David Small. This episode is sponsored by TRUSTING READERS: POWERFUL PRACTICES FOR INDEPENDENT READING , written by Jennifer Scoggin and Hannah Schneewind and published by Heinemann.

In 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.

In this episode, New York Times bestselling author R.J. Palacio (WONDER) takes us behind the scenes of her latest novel, PONY. This episode is sponsored by the Math by the Book series, published by Heinemann.

In this episode, Erin and Philip Stead take us behind the scenes of AMOS MCGEE MISSES THE BUS, a companion to their 2011 Caldecott Medal-winning book, A SICK DAY FOR AMOS MCGEE. This is part two of a two-part series. This episode is sponsored by Breathing New Life Into Book Clubs , written by Sonja Cherry-Paul and Dana Johansen and published by Heinemann.

In this episode, Erin and Philip Stead take us behind the scenes of their Caldecott Medal Winning book, A SICK DAY FOR AMOS MCGEE. This is part one of a two-part series. This episode is sponsored by Breathing New Life Into Book Clubs , written by Sonja Cherry-Paul and Dana Johansen and published by Heinemann.

In this episode, author Sara Pennypacker takes us behind the scenes of her book PAX, JOURNEY HOME 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.

Teacher 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.

In this episode, actress (THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR) turned author Karyn Parsons takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade historical fiction novel HOW HIGH THE MOON. This episode is sponsored by EVERY KID A WRITER , written by Kelly Boswell and published by Heinemann.

In this special extended episode, award-winning author/illustrator Jon Klassen takes us behind the scenes of his latest picture book, THE ROCK FROM THE SKY. This episode is sponsored by EVERY KID A WRITER , written by Kelly Boswell and published by Heinemann.

In this episode, author David LaRochelle and illustrator Mike Wohnoutka take us behind the scenes of their Geisel Award-winning book SEE THE CAT: THREE STORIES ABOUT A DOG. This episode is sponsored by TRUSTING READERS: POWERFUL PRACTICES FOR INDEPENDENT READING , written by Jennifer Scoggin and Hannah Schneewind and published by Heinemann. 

In this episode, author Kate Messner talks about her picture book biography DR. FAUCI: HOW A BOY FROM BROOKLYN BECAME AMERICA'S DOCTOR, illustrated by Alexandra Bye. This episode is sponsored by TRUSTING READERS: POWERFUL PRACTICES FOR INDEPENDENT READING , written by Jennifer Scoggin and Hannah Schneewind and published by Heinemann.

In 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.

In this episode author Jordan Scott and illustrator Sydney Smith take us behind the scenes of their award-winning picture book, I TALK LIKE A RIVER. This episode is sponsored by Leading Literate Lives by Stephanie Affinito, published by Heinemann.