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May 14, 2025 by Travis Jonker

Now on The Yarn Podcast: Mk Smith Despres

I talked with teacher/author/poet Mk Smith Despres about their recent picture book There's That Sun Again.

May 7, 2025 by Travis Jonker

Now on The Yarn: Colby’s Alaskan Children’s Book Adventure

Colby Sharp recently went all Hatchet (although, thankfully, not FULL Hatchet) on us, traveling around the cold wilderness in tiny planes. He was visiting Alaska to spread the children’s book love, visiting schools and talking with students, educators, and parents. In the latest episode of The Yarn podcast, Colby talks about his adventures. Subscribe below […]

April 18, 2025 by Travis Jonker

Now on The Yarn Podcast: Me

On the latest episode of The Yarn podcast, I talk with Colby Sharp about Just One Wave.

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Now on The Yarn: Jing Jing Tsong

April 8, 2025 by Travis Jonker

I talked with Jing Jing Tsong about her excellent 2024 graphic novel Fake Chinese Sounds. In the episode Jing Jing talks about how the book was inspired by a real-life event, and how she went about turning that event into her author/illustrator debut. Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes Spotify Stitcher

Brand-New Caldecott Medal Winner Rebecca Lee Kunz on The Yarn Podcast!

March 4, 2025 by Travis Jonker

The new Caldecott Medalist on The Yarn podcast!

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on The Yarn Podcast!

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

Our 2025 Preview Episode of The Yarn Podcast!

January 20, 2025 by Travis Jonker

Looking ahead to children's literature in 2025!

One Last Look Back: Our 2024 Recap on The Yarn Podcast

January 8, 2025 by Travis Jonker

On the last day of 2024, Colby Sharp and I got on a call to look back at the year in children’s literature. This episode of The Yarn podcast is always one of my favorites (and not just because I get a chance to talk about things like The Great British Baking Show). We talk […]