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September 24, 2026 by Travis Jonker

An Interview with a Legend: Lois Lowry Visits The Yarn Podcast

Colby talks with a living legend.

August 25, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Now on The Yarn Podcast: Rex Ogle

Rex Ogle talks about his latest book on The Yarn podcast.

August 20, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Now on The Yarn Podcast: Caldecott Honor Winner Micha Archer

Over on The Yarn podcast, I interviewed Caldecott Honor winner Micha Archer all about her book with Anne Wynter, While We’re Here. In the episode, Micha takes us behind the scenes of how she made the stunning art for this book.

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SPEED ROUND! 4 Award Winners on The Yarn Podcast

August 4, 2026 by Travis Jonker

It’s been a while since we’ve made a SPEED ROUND episode of the Yarn podcast, and this one is a lot of fun: award winners Candace Fleming, Zeke Peña, Jasmine Warga, and Rebecca Stead answer some rapid-fire questions. Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes Spotify Stitcher

Newbery Honor Winner Chanel Miller on The Yarn Podcast

July 28, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Chanel Miller is on the latest episode of The Yarn podcast.

The Origin of an Imprint on The Yarn Podcast

July 21, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Over on The Yarn podcast, author Cynthia Leitich Smith and editor/publisher Rosemary Brosnan talk about the imprint they co-created: Heartdrum. I loved hearing about how the idea for this imprint became a reality, and their hopes for the imprint going forward.