The Yarn

By Travis Jonker and Colby SharpEducation Arts Books

The Yarn episodes

March 31, 2020 #113 Eoin Colfer - ARTEMIS FOWL
Author Eoin Colfer takes us behind the scenes of his wildly popular ARTMIS FOWL series.

This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book READ THE WORLD.
12 min
March 26, 2020 #112 Sandra Neil Wallace - BETWEEN THE LINES Unraveled
Author (and former ESPN anchor) Sandra Neil Wallace takes us behind the scenes of her Orbis Pictus award-winning nonfiction picture book, BETWEEN THE LINES: HOW ERNIE BARNES WENT FROM THE FOOTBALL FIELD TO THE ART GALLERY, illustrated by Bryan Collier.
11 min
February 22, 2020 #111 Shannon & Dean Hale - THE PRINCESS IN BLACK
Co-authors Shannon and Dean Hale take us behind the scenes of their beloved series THE PRINCESS IN BLACK, illustrated by LeUyen Pham

This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book READING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
22 min
February 09, 2020 #110 A.S. King - DIG Unraveled
Author A.S. King takes us behind the scenes of her YA novel, DIG, which recently won the 2020 Michael L. Printz Award.

This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book READING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
23 min
January 22, 2020 #109 Kate DiCamillo - WINN-DIXIE Turns 20
Colby calls author Kate DiCamillo to talk about the 20 year legacy of her book, BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE.
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11 min
January 05, 2020 #108 Colby & Travis - 2020 Preview
Colby and Travis discuss the year ahead in children's literature.
32 min
December 24, 2019 #107 Colby & Travis - 2019 Year in Review
Colby and Travis discuss the year that was in children's literature.
56 min
December 03, 2019 #106 Andrew Clements (Re-Release)
Author Andrew Clements talks about his path from teacher to writer, and takes us behind the scenes of his books THE LOSERS CLUB and FRINDLE.
17 min
November 24, 2019 #105 Alicia D. Williams - Path to Publication, Part IV: An Agent, An Auction, A Book Deal
In 2015, we sent soon-to-be debut author Alicia D. Williams an audio recorder. We were hoping she would be willing to document her experience of publishing her first book, GENESIS BEGINS AGAIN. Over the course of a few episodes, Alicia will share her story.

In this episode, Alicia talks about her struggle to find her true creative calling, and her struggles to overcome inadequacy and publish her debut novel.
35 min
November 10, 2019 #104 Dave Eggers - ABNER & IAN GET RIGHT-SIDE UP Unraveled
Author Dave Eggers talks about writing for kids and takes us behind the scenes of his picture book ABNER & IAN GET RIGHT-SIDE UP.
12 min

About The Yarn

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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.