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Judith Viorst on NPR for ALEXANDER’s 50th Anniversary

Travis Jonker, June 6, 2022 | Authors

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day turns 50(!) this year, and author Judith Viorst was on NPR's All Things Considered to talk about how she created the story and why it continues to resonate after all these years.

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THIS BOOK IS NOT FOR YOU! An Interview with Shannon Hale

Travis Jonker, April 12, 2022 | Authors

I chat with Shannon Hale about her latest, THIS BOOK IS NOT FOR YOU!, illustrated by Tracy Subisak

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Now on The Yarn: Gordon Korman

Travis Jonker, March 4, 2022 | Authors

Gordon Korman talks about his unexpected beginnings and long career.

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Sydney Taylor Award Blog Tour: Gordon Korman

Travis Jonker, February 8, 2022 | Authors

An interview with recent Sydney Taylor Award Honor winner Gordon Korman.

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Books on Film: Jason Reynolds on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Travis Jonker, December 3, 2021 | Authors, Books on Film

My faith in humanity just got a boost.

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For Your Listening Pleasure: Amy Timberlake on The Yarn Podcast

Travis Jonker, November 27, 2021 | Authors, The Yarn

Listen to the latest episode of The Yarn podcast, featuring Amy Timberlake.

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Jerry Pinkney: 1939-2021

Travis Jonker, October 21, 2021 | Authors

The great Jerry Pinkney passed away yesterday at 81. I had a chance to talk with him once. We were seated next to each other at the 2013 Newbery/Caldecott Banquet. He was kind and gracious, down-to-earth, and funny. I’ve always treasured that night. He was an incredible artist and one of the best picture book […]

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