The Yarn

In this episode, illustrator Jason Chin takes us behind the scenes of his book WATERCRESS , written by Andrea Wang. This episode is sponsored by Read the World: Rethinking Literacy for Empathy and Action in a Digital Age by Kristin Ziemke and Katie Muhtaris and published by Heinemann.

In this episode, author Andrea Wang takes us behind the scenes of her picture book WATERCRESS, illustrated by Jason Chin. This episode is sponsored by Read the World: Rethinking Literacy for Empathy and Action in a Digital Age by Kristin Ziemke and Katie Muhtaris and published by Heinemann.

Travis 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.

In this episode, author (and doctor) Rajani LaRocca takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel-in-verse, RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE. 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.

In this episode Tae Keller takes us behind the scenes of her Newbery Medal winning book, WHEN YOU TRAP A TIGER. This episode is sponsored by BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO BOOK CLUBS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR TEACHERS , written by Sonja Cherry-Paul and published by Heinemann.

In this episode, author Gary Paulsen talks about his life and career, the impact of HATCHET, and his latest book, GONE TO THE WOODS. (FYI: This episode contains two instances of mature language.)  This episode is sponsored by BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO BOOK CLUBS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR TEACHERS , written by Sonja Cherry-Paul and published by Heinemann.

On Monday, January 25th, author Christina Soontornvat became only the second person in history to be awarded two Newbery Honors in the same year. In this episode, Christina takes us behind the scenes of one of those books - ALL THIRTEEN: THE INCREDIBLE CAVE RESCUE OF THE THAI BOYS' SOCCER TEAM This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book Reading to Make a Difference by L...

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 Reading to Make a Difference by Lester L. Laminack and Katie Kelly

In this special extended episode, Colby and Travis discuss the year that was in children's literature.

In this episode, author/illustrator Mike Curato takes us behind the scenes of his debut YA graphic novel, FLAMER. 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 Christopher Paul Curtis takes us behind the scenes of  his debut novel, THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM - 1963. The Newbery Honor-winning book turns 25 this year. This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book A TEACHER'S GUIDE TO READING CONFERENCES by Jennifer Serravallo.

Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell takes us behind the scenes of his picture book biography of Mr. Rogers, HELLO, NEIGHBOR. This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book A TEACHER'S GUIDE TO READING CONFERENCES by Jennifer Serravallo.

In this episode, Newbery Honor-winning author Kimberly Brubaker Bradley takes us behind the scenes of her novel FIGHTING WORDS. This episode is sponsored by BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO BOOK CLUBS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR TEACHERS , written by Sonja Cherry-Paul and published by Heinemann.

In this episode, author/illustrator Grace Lin takes us behind the scenes of her Caldecott Honor winning book, A BIG MOONCAKE FOR LITTLE STAR. This episode is sponsored by BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO BOOK CLUBS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR TEACHERS , written by Sonja Cherry-Paul and published by Heinemann.

In this episode, United States soccer legend Abby Wambach takes us behind the scenes of her book, WOLFPACK (Young Readers Edition). This episode is sponsored by It's All About the Books , written by Tammy Mulligan and Clare Landrigan and published by Heinemann.

In this episode (part two of two), author/illustrator Oge Mora takes us behind the scenes of her Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner, SATURDAY. This episode is sponsored by It's All About the Books , written by Tammy Mulligan  and  Clare Landrigan  and published by Heinemann.

The 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.

In 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.

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...

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.

In 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 .

Author 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:/...

In this episode (originally released in December 2016), author Jason Reynolds takes us behind the scenes of his novel, GHOST.

In 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 pr...

Author 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.