The Yarn

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**The Yarn**

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.

Latest Episodes:

#41 Kevin Henkes - WAITING Unraveled Mar 04, 2017

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Author/illustrator Kevin Henkes talks about his Caldecott and Geisel Honor winning picture book Waiting.

#40 Duncan Tonatiuh - FUNNY BONES Unraveled Feb 18, 2017

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Author/illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh talks about his nonfiction picture book FUNNY BONES: POSADA AND HIS DAY OF THE DEAD CALAVERAS.

#39 Alvina Ling and Grace Lin Feb 05, 2017

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The story behind Grace Lin's dedication in her book WHEN THE SEA TURNED TO SILVER.

#38 Minh Lê - LET ME FINISH! Unraveled Jan 24, 2017

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Author Minh Lê talks about his picture book Let Me Finish!, illustrated by Isabel Roxas.

#37 Deborah Freedman - SHY Unraveled Jan 12, 2017

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Author/illustrator Deborah Freedman talks about her picture book SHY.

#36 Mo Willems - Elephant & Piggie: The Series Dec 24, 2016

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Author/illustrator Mo Willems talks about his Elephant & Piggie series of books.

#35 Jason Reynolds - GHOST Unraveled Dec 10, 2016

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Author Jason Reynolds talks about his book GHOST.

#34 Javaka Steptoe - RADIANT CHILD Unraveled Nov 27, 2016

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Author/illustrator Javaka Steptoe talks about his book RADIANT CHILD: THE STORY OF YOUNG ARTIST JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT.

#33 Kate Beasley (S2 E4) Nov 15, 2016

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It's Season 2 of The Yarn, and we're focusing on middle grade novel GERTIE'S LEAP TO GREATNESS by debut author Kate Beasley. In this final episode of Season 2 we talk to Kate Beasley.

#32 Kate & Cassie Beasley (S2 E3) Oct 29, 2016

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It's Season 2 of The Yarn, and we're focusing on middle grade novel GERTIE'S LEAP TO GREATNESS by debut author Kate Beasley. In this episode we visit the Beasley farm in Georgia and hear from Kate's mother, and also Kate's sister Cassie - author of middle grade novel CIRCUS MIRANDUS.

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