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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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  • #253 Colby & Travis - 2026 Preview

    #253 Colby & Travis - 2026 Preview
    Jan 2 2026

    In this episode, Colby and Travis look ahead to the new year in children's books.
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    29 mins
  • #252 Colby & Travis - 2025 Children's Literature Year in Review

    #252 Colby & Travis - 2025 Children's Literature Year in Review
    Dec 23 2025

    In this special extended episode, Colby and Travis discuss the year that was in children's literature.

    This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW, and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try.

    Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • #251 Rebecca Stead - THE EXPERIMENT Unraveled

    #251 Rebecca Stead - THE EXPERIMENT Unraveled
    Dec 7 2025

    In this episode, Newbery Medal winner Rebecca Stead takes us behind the scenes of her novel, THE EXPERIMENT.

    This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW, and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try.

    Click here for an audio sample, from the book WHO ATE STEVE?
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    24 mins
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