The Yarn

By Travis Jonker and Colby SharpEducation Arts Books

The Yarn episodes

August 29, 2020 #123 The Yarn Turns Five
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.
7 min
August 19, 2020 #122 Oge Mora (Pt. 1) - THANK YOU, OMU! Unraveled
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.
16 min
July 29, 2020 #121 Jeff Kinney - DIARY OF A WIMPY KID (and More)
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 by A Teacher's Guide to Reading Conferences, written by Jennifer Serravallo and published by Heinemann.
21 min
July 21, 2020 #120 What is Bookshop?
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.
13 min
June 21, 2020 #119 Gordon C. James & Derrick Barnes - I AM EVERY GOOD THING Unraveled
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.
29 min
June 15, 2020 #118 James Preller & Mary GrandPré - ALL WELCOME HERE Unraveled
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://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/61357 Ft: airtone
14 min
June 02, 2020 #117 Jason Reynolds (Re-Release)
In this episode (originally released in December 2016), author Jason Reynolds takes us behind the scenes of his novel, GHOST.
20 min
May 23, 2020 #116 An Indie Bookstore During a Pandemic w/ Joanna Parzakonis
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 price and free shipping within the U.S.
32 min
April 30, 2020 #115 Mitali Perkins - BETWEEN US AND ABUELA Unraveled
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.
14 min
April 06, 2020 #114 Donalyn Miller & Colby - Book Access
In this episode, host Colby Sharp talks with Donalyn Miller (The Book Whisperer) about a topic close to both of their hearts - book access for kids.
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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.