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#161 Aron Nels Steinke - MR. WOLF'S CLASS Unraveled Mar 30, 2022

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In this episode, comics creator Aron Nels Steinke takes us behind the scenes of his graphic novel series MR. WOLF'S CLASS.

#160 Remembering Gary Paulsen with Agent Jennifer Flannery Mar 19, 2022

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In this episode, Jennifer Flannery talks about her unlikely path to becoming Gary Paulsen's agent, and shares what it was like to work with the legendary author.

#159 Gordon Korman Feb 27, 2022

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Author Gordon Korman is about to publish his 100th (!) book. In this episode, Korman takes us behind the scenes of his life and career, including the story of how he wrote his first book in 7th grade.
This episode is sponsored by BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO BOOK CLUBS, written by Sonja Cherry-Paul and Dana Johansen and published by Heinemann.

#158 Lisa Fipps - STARFISH Unraveled Feb 09, 2022

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In this episode, author Lisa Fipps takes us behind the scenes of her Printz Honor-winning book, STARFISH.
This episode is sponsored by TRUSTING READERS: POWERFUL PRACTICES FOR INDEPENDENT READING, written by Jennifer Scoggin and Hannah Schneewind and published by Heinemann.

#157 Colby & Travis - 2022 Youth Media Awards Jan 24, 2022

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In this episode, Colby and Travis react to the 2022 ALA Youth Media Awards, including the Newbery and Caldecott Medal winners.
This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book Read the World: Rethinking Literacy for Empathy and Action in a Digital Age by Kristin Ziemke and Katie Muhtaris

#156 Colby & Travis - 2022 Preview Jan 09, 2022

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In this episode, Colby and Travis look ahead to the new year in children's books.
This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book Read the World: Rethinking Literacy for Empathy and Action in a Digital Age by Kristin Ziemke and Katie Muhtaris

#155 Colby & Travis - 2021 Children's Literature Year in Review Dec 30, 2021

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In this special extended episode, Colby and Travis discuss the year that was in children's literature.
This episode is sponsored by LEADING LITERATE LIVES, written by Stephanie Affinito and published by Heinemann.

#154 James Ponti - CITY SPIES Unraveled Dec 18, 2021

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In this episode, author James Ponti takes us behind the scenes of his series, CITY SPIES.
This episode is sponsored by LEADING LITERATE LIVES, written by Stephanie Affinito and published by Heinemann.

#153 Amy Timberlake - EGG MARKS THE SPOT Unraveled Nov 25, 2021

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In this episode, author Amy Timberlake takes us behind the scenes of her chapter book, EGG MARKS THE SPOT, illustrated by Jon Klassen.
This episode is sponsored by TRUSTING READERS: POWERFUL PRACTICES FOR INDEPENDENT READING, written by Jennifer Scoggin and Hannah Schneewind and published by Heinemann.

#152 Betsy Bird - LONG ROAD TO THE CIRCUS Unraveled Nov 14, 2021

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In this episode, author Betsy Bird takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade historical fiction novel, LONG ROAD TO THE CIRCUS, illustrated by David Small.
This episode is sponsored by TRUSTING READERS: POWERFUL PRACTICES FOR INDEPENDENT READING, written by Jennifer Scoggin and Hannah Schneewind and published by Heinemann.

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