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The Yarn

The Yarn

By: Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
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 The Yarn takes listeners behind the scenes of children's literature. Each episode features an author or illustrator talking about how they create books for young readers.© 2026 The Yarn Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • #257 Jasmine Warga - THE UNLIKELY TALE OF CHASE AND FINNEGAN Unraveled

    #257 Jasmine Warga - THE UNLIKELY TALE OF CHASE AND FINNEGAN Unraveled
    Mar 7 2026

    In this episode, Newbery Honor-winning author Jasmine Warga takes us behind the scenes of her latest middle grade novel, THE UNLIKELY TALE OF CHASE AND FINNEGAN.
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    20 mins
  • #256 THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET - A Fuse 8 n' Kate Crossover Episode!

    #256 THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET - A Fuse 8 n' Kate Crossover Episode!
    Feb 25 2026

    Welcome to a special crossover episode with Fuse 8 n' Kate! For their 400th episode, Betsy and Kate invited Colby Sharp and Travis Jonker to debate the longest Caldecott Medal book of all time: THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET. Is it a classic? Is it a picture book? The group ponders these big questions.
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    42 mins
  • #255 Elisha Cooper - THE RARE BIRD Unraveled

    #255 Elisha Cooper - THE RARE BIRD Unraveled
    Feb 7 2026

    In this episode, Caldecott Honor winning artist Elisha Cooper takes us behind the scenes of his latest picture book, THE RARE BIRD.
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    28 mins
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