MORE 'THE-YARN' POSTS

More Yarn! Chris Grabenstein: Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics Unraveled

Travis Jonker, April 17, 2016 | The Yarn



We’re continuing our series called The Unraveller, where an author or illustrator brings us behind the scenes of one of their books. The latest episode is up, with author Chris Grabenstein talking about Mr Lemincello’s Library Olympics. If you’re not sure how to download a podcast to your phone, allow Ira Glass and his friend […]

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Completing the Hervé Tullet Interview Trilogy

Travis Jonker, April 3, 2016 | The Yarn



https://vine.co/v/ijdtVHjFOHa Swim, books, swim! I’ve interviewed Hervé Tullet via drawing: I’ve interviewed Hervé Tullet via writing: And, as of today, I’ve interviewed Hervé Tullet via audio. In the latest episode of The Yarn, Tullet talks about his groundbreaking work, Press Here, as well as follow-ups Mix it Up and Let’s Play. We also debut our […]

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All the Way LIVE: The Yarn with Kate DiCamillo @ ALA Annual

Travis Jonker, March 31, 2016 | The Yarn



The Yarn is as un-live as it gets. We edit, we add, we move stuff around (then move it back) – the show is the opposite of spontaneous. But maybe we don’t know what we’re missing? Colby Sharp and I are pleased to announce that we’re going to find out. At the American Library Association […]

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More Yarn! Lindsay Eagar: Hour of the Bees Unraveled

Travis Jonker, March 20, 2016 | The Yarn



We’re continuing our series called The Unraveller, where an author or illustrator brings us behind the scenes of one of their books. The latest episode is up, with debut author Lindsay Eagar talking about Hour of the Bees. If you’re not sure how to download a podcast to your phone, allow Ira Glass and his […]

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More Yarn! Salina Yoon: Be a Friend Unravelled

Travis Jonker, February 21, 2016 | The Yarn



We’re continuing our series called The Unraveller, where an author or illustrator brings us behind the scenes of one of their books. The latest episode is up, with author/illustrator Salina Yoon talking about Be a Friend. Giveaway time! We are giving away a signed copy of Be a Friend. Click here to enter. If you’re not sure […]

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More Yarn! Rebecca Stead: Goodbye Stranger Unravelled

Travis Jonker, February 14, 2016 | The Yarn



We’re continuing our series called The Unraveller, where an author or illustrator brings us behind the scenes of one of their books. The latest episode is up, with author Rebecca Stead talking about Goodbye Stranger. Giveaway time! We are giving away a signed copy of Goodbye Stranger. Click here to enter. If you’re not sure how to download […]

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More Yarn! Gary D. Schmidt: Orbiting Jupiter Unravelled (Part 2)

Travis Jonker, February 7, 2016 | The Yarn



Last week I shared the first part of our interview with Gary D. Schmidt talking about Orbiting Jupiter. This week we have the conclusion. Hear Gary talk about: his interpretation of the Orbiting Jupiter cover. his love of the typewriter. why Anita Silvey yelled at him. his admiration for the writing bravery of Kate DiCamillo. Giveaway […]

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More Yarn! Gary D. Schmidt: Orbiting Jupiter Unravelled

Travis Jonker, January 31, 2016 | The Yarn



We’re continuing our new series called The Unraveller, where an author or illustrator brings us behind the scenes of one of their books. The latest episode is up, with author Gary D. Schmidt talking about Orbiting Jupiter. If you’re not sure how to download a podcast to your phone, allow Ira Glass and his friend […]

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More Yarn! Matt Tavares: Growing Up Pedro Unravelled

Travis Jonker, December 20, 2015 | The Yarn



We’re continuing our new series called The Unraveller, where an author or illustrator brings us behind the scenes of one of their books. The latest episode is up, with author/illustrator Matt Tavares talking about his book Growing Up Pedro. To celebrate the new episode, we’re giving away a signed copy of Growing Up Pedro. Click here […]

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More Yarn! Tracey Baptiste: The Jumbies Unravelled

Travis Jonker, December 13, 2015 | The Yarn



We’re continuing our new series called The Unraveller, where an author or illustrator brings us behind the scenes of one of their books. A brand-new episode is up with Tracey Baptiste, author of The Jumbies. To celebrate the new episode, we’re giving away a signed copy of The Jumbies. Click here to enter. Subscribe to The Yarn […]

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