The Yarn

Latest Episodes:

#231 Rebecca Lee Kunz - CHOOCH HELPED Unraveled Feb 23, 2025

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In this episode, artist Rebecca Lee Kunz takes us behind the scenes of her Caldecott Medal winning book, CHOOCH HELPED (written by Andrea L. Rogers

#230 Ruth Chan & Travis Jonker - CABOOSE Unraveled Feb 02, 2025

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In this episode, Ruth Chan and Travis Jonker take us behind the scenes of their new picture book, CABOOSE.

#229 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer - TRUE GRETCH (YA Edition) Unraveled Jan 26, 2025

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In this episode, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer takes us behind the scenes of her book, TRUE GRETCH (Young Adult Edition).

#228 Colby & Travis - 2025 Preview Jan 12, 2025

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In this episode, Colby and Travis look ahead to the new year in children's books.

#227 Colby & Travis - 2024 Children's Literature Year in Review Dec 31, 2024

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

#226 Jerzy Drozd - THE INSCRUTABLE DOCTOR BAER Unraveled Dec 21, 2024

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In this episode, comics creator Jerzy Drozd takes us behind the scenes of his graphic novel THE INSCRUTABLE DOCTOR BAER AND THE CASE OF THE TWO-FACED STATUE.

#225 Mac Barnett & Sydney Smith - SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS Unraveled Nov 30, 2024

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In this episode, Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith take us behind the scenes of their picture book SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS.

#224 Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris - THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE Unraveled Nov 24, 2024

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In this episode, Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris take us behind the scenes of their bestselling graphic novel series THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE, including the latest installment, THE WRATH OF THE PAPERCLIP.

#223 Gayle Forman - NOT NOTHING Unraveled Oct 27, 2024

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In this episode, New York Times bestselling author Gayle Forman takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel NOT NOTHING.

#222 Jess Hannigan - SPIDER IN THE WELL Unraveled Oct 17, 2024

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In this episode, debut author/illustrator Jess Hannigan takes us behind the scenes of her picture book SPIDER IN THE WELL.