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Posts by Travis Jonker

January 30, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Notes on January 2026

3 of my favorite posts from the past month!

January 29, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Now on The Yarn Podcast: Kelly Yang

Behind the scenes of the StoryKind podcast with Kelly Yang and Kate DiCamillo!

January 28, 2026 by Travis Jonker

2026 Books from 2026 Caldecott Winners

Taking a look at upcoming books by our new Caldecott Medal and Honor winners.

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Your 2026 Caldecott Comment Card

January 26, 2026 by Travis Jonker

After the big awards, I want to hear your thoughts

The Muddle in the Middle: Finding Books that Meet Middle Grade Readers Where They Are | Sponsored Post

January 24, 2026 by Travis Jonker

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January 23, 2026 by Travis Jonker

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That’s So Meta! 10 New Metafictional Children’s Books

January 22, 2026 by Travis Jonker

A roundup of books . . . about books.

Watch the 2026 Youth Media Awards LIVE!

January 21, 2026 by Travis Jonker

We've waited long enough. Bring on the Caldecott. Bring on the Newbery.

The Same, but Opposite: Newbery and Caldecott Medal Winners in the 21st Century

January 20, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Digging into the data . . .

Which Publisher Has Won the Most Newbery HONORS This Century?

January 19, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Breaking down the Honor data . . .

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