The Yarn

By Travis Jonker and Colby SharpEducation Arts Books

The Yarn episodes

September 30 #270 Matthew Cordell - 102 Unraveled
In this episode, Caldecott Medal winning author/illustrator Matthew Cordell takes us behind the scenes of his picture book 102.
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31 min
September 19 #269 Lois Lowry - BUILDING 903 Unraveled
In this episode, two time Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry takes us behind the scenes of her latest novel, BUILDING 903.
19 min
August 23 #268 Rex Ogle - ABSENT Unraveled
In this episode, author Rex Ogle takes us behind the scenes of his latest book, ABSENT.
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23 min
August 14 #267 Micha Archer - WHILE WE'RE HERE Unraveled
In this episode, Caldecott Honor winner Micha Archer takes us behind the scenes of her book with author Anne Wynter, WHILE WE'RE HERE.
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21 min
July 24 #266 SPEED ROUND! Candace Fleming, Zeke Peña, Jasmine Warga, Rebecca Stead
Rapid-fire Q&A with Candace Fleming, Zeke Peña, Jasmine Warga, and Rebecca Stead
25 min
July 21 #265 Chanel Miller - THE MOON WITHOUT STARS Unraveled
In this episode, Newbery Honor winning author Chanel Miller takes us behind the scenes of her latest middle grade novel, THE MOON WITHOUT STARS.
21 min
July 10 #264 HEARTDRUM Origin Story w/ Cynthia Leitich Smith and Rosemary Brosnan
In this episode, author Cynthia Leitich Smith and publisher/editor Rosemary Brosnan discuss the origins, mission, and future of their indigenous-focused HarperCollins imprint, Heartdrum.
24 min
June 21 #263 Aaron Reynolds - CREEPY CARROTS and Beyond
In this episode, author Aaron Reynolds takes us behind the scenes of the bestselling Jasper Rabbit universe - from Caldecott Honor winner CREEPY CARROTS and picture book follow-ups, to the new Creepy Tales chapter book series. Aaron talks about his inspiration for the series, and how illustrator Peter Brown brought it all to life.
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38 min
May 31 #262 Nancy Hudgins - BOOKS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU Unraveled
In this episode, author Nancy Hudgins takes us behind the scenes of her nonfiction debut, BOOKS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU: The Storied Life of Ursula Nordstrom, Editor of Extraordinary Children's Books.
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19 min
May 24 #261 N. West Moss - BIRDY Unraveled
In this episode, author N. West Moss takes us behind the scenes of her debut middle grade novel BIRDY
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24 min

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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.