
February 13, 2025 by Travis Jonker
I wrote about books celebrating love, friendship, and family for the New York Times
February 10, 2025 by Travis Jonker
Taking a look at the most banned picture books of the '23-'24 school year.
February 4, 2025 by Travis Jonker
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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February 3, 2025 by Travis Jonker
Submit your favorites before February 7, 2025!
February 2, 2025 by Travis Jonker
In January . . . . . . we took one last look back and then looked ahead. Our 2024 review and 2025 preview episodes of The Yarn Podcast are available now! . . . we took a look at the latest and greatest READ posters. If you’re looking for a library upgrade, new READ […]
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 […]
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January 28, 2025 by Travis Jonker
I can’t believe it either. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is our guest on the latest episode of The Yarn podcast, talking about her new book, True Gretch (Young Adult Edition). Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes Spotify Stitcher
January 27, 2025 by Travis Jonker
Once the Caldecott winners have been announced, I want to know what you think.
January 21, 2025 by Travis Jonker
You can watch the announcements of the 2025 Newbery, Caldecott, and many more from the comfort of your own (possibly homemade) computer.
January 16, 2025 by Travis Jonker
The latest children's literature-related postage stamp is coming in 2025.
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