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April 18, 2025 by Travis Jonker

Now on The Yarn Podcast: Me

On the latest episode of The Yarn podcast, I talk with Colby Sharp about Just One Wave.

April 15, 2025 by Travis Jonker

7 Randomly Random Facts About JUST ONE WAVE

Just One Flake is out TODAY! Here are some random facts about the book.

February 4, 2025 by Travis Jonker

9 Randomly Random Facts About CABOOSE

CABOOSE, written by me and illustrated by Ruth Chan, arrives today. I hope you get a chance to read it (and if you work in a school, I think you’ll especially dig it). It’s received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus, who calls it “a chaotic yet hilarious story grounded in real childhood emotions”. You […]

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I Cannot Release a Book Without Giving Away Something Special

January 29, 2025 by Travis Jonker

Ruth Chan and I have a book coming out next week: Caboose (out Feb. 4th). It’s about the ridiculously high-stakes world of lining up. Caboose has already received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly and I can’t wait for you to read it. Since I’m incapable of releasing a book without giving away a […]

10 to Note: Fall Preview 2024

October 22, 2024 by Travis Jonker

Before all the leaves fall off the trees here in Michigan, I want to share ten books publishing in September, October, and November that I’m looking out for. Picture Books Pig Town Party by Lian Cho HarperCollins | October 29 | Grades K-2 A girl receives an invitation to a mysterious party. Great way to […]

Cover Re-Reveal: CABOOSE by Me and Ruth Chan

February 6, 2024 by Travis Jonker

Re-revealing the cover for CABOOSE by me and Ruth Chan!

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6+ Randomly Random Facts (And An Announcement) About JUST ONE FLAKE

October 10, 2023 by Travis Jonker

Just One Flake is out TODAY! Here are some random facts about the book . . .

Introducing #FlakefaceFriday

October 6, 2023 by Travis Jonker

If you love #bookfacefriday, I have a new challenge for you . . .

A JUST ONE FLAKE Preorder Secret

September 22, 2023 by Travis Jonker

An exclusive for those who pre-order!

BLUE FLOATS AWAY Turns Two!

March 29, 2023 by Travis Jonker

Celebrating the two-year anniversary of BLUE FLOATS AWAY

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