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Posts by Travis Jonker

April 13, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Dan Santat Spills Some Tea on The Yarn Podcast

In the new episode of The Yarn podcast, Dan Santat talks about . . . everything.

April 7, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Name That LEGO Book Cover! (#73)

Can you name these 3 books from by their LEGO-fied covers?

April 6, 2026 by Travis Jonker

2026 Books from Sibert Winners

All the 2026 books by past Robert F. Sibert Medal and Honor winners.

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Books to Celebrate National Poetry Month 2026

April 2, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Recent poetry books to celebrate National Poetry Month!

Dr. Seuss’s Final Posthumous Release is an Unexpected Sequel to THE FOOT BOOK

April 1, 2026 by Travis Jonker

The recent discovery of an unpublished work by a children's literature icon has readers around the world taking notice.

5 Books Worth Reading About the History of Children’s Lit

March 31, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Sharing some books about the history of children's literature.

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2026 Books from CSK Winners

March 30, 2026 by Travis Jonker

A roundup of 2026 books from past Coretta Scott King winners!

Now on The Yarn Podcast: Sara Pennypacker!

March 27, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Over on The Yarn Podcast, Colby talked with award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Sara Pennypacker about her latest novel The Lions’ Run. Sara is such a pro and this conversation is one I think you’re going to like. Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes Spotify Stitcher

National Poetry Month is Coming! How to Make Book Spine Poems with Your Students or Patrons

March 26, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Here are my tips for creating a book spine poem . . .

Be Still My Children’s Book Nerd Heart: The Digital Kerlan Collection

March 24, 2026 by Travis Jonker

A treasure trove of children's literature history at your fingertips.

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