The Yarn

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.