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The Yarn

September 2, 2025 by Travis Jonker

Now on The Yarn Podcast: Barbara O’Connor

At long last, the great Barbara O'Connor is on The Yarn podcast.

August 18, 2025 by Travis Jonker

A Yarn Interview Nine Years in the Making: Sophie Blackall on FINDING WINNIE

An interview from 2016 that's never been released . . . until now.

July 29, 2025 by Travis Jonker

SPEED ROUND with Our 2025 Newbery Winners!

Last month I interview all the 2025 Newbery winners (Ruth Behar, Chanel Miller, Lesa Cline-Ransome, Kate O’Shaughnessy, and Erin Entrada Kelly) the the ALA conference in Philadelphia. It was a great time. In the latest episode of The Yarn podcast, the group answers some rapid-fire speed round questions.

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