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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.

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#85 Jonathan Auxier - SWEEP Unraveled

#85 Jonathan Auxier - SWEEP Unraveled

Author Jonathan Auxier takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel, SWEEP.This episode is sponsored by Heineman... Read more

12 Jan 2019

17mins

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#36 Mo Willems - Elephant & Piggie: The Series

#36 Mo Willems - Elephant & Piggie: The Series

Author/illustrator Mo Willems talks about his Elephant & Piggie series of books.This episode is sponsored by Heinema... Read more

24 Dec 2016

23mins

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#25 Dav Pilkey - Captain Underpants: The Series

#25 Dav Pilkey - Captain Underpants: The Series

Dan Pilkey talks about his series, Captain Underpants.This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book... Read more

1 Aug 2016

23mins

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#13 Gary D. Schmidt - Orbiting Jupiter Unravelled (Pt. 1)

#13 Gary D. Schmidt - Orbiting Jupiter Unravelled (Pt. 1)

Author Gary D. Schmidt talks about his book Orbiting Jupiter. This is part one of a two-part Unraveller episode.This epi... Read more

31 Jan 2016

11mins

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#97 Adam Gidwitz How Adam Gidwitz Went From Being A Bad Teacher to a Great Author

#97 Adam Gidwitz How Adam Gidwitz Went From Being A Bad Teacher to a Great Author

Author Adam Gidwitz shares his journey to becoming a published author.This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their p... Read more

27 Jul 2019

25mins

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#56 Angie Thomas - THE HATE U GIVE Unraveled

#56 Angie Thomas - THE HATE U GIVE Unraveled

Author Angie Thomas goes behind the scenes of her bestselling young adult novel, THE HATE U GIVE.This episode is sponsor... Read more

22 Oct 2017

19mins

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#88 LeUyen Pham - THE ITCHY BOOK! Unraveled

#88 LeUyen Pham - THE ITCHY BOOK! Unraveled

Author/illustrator LeUyen Pham takes us behind the scenes of her early reader, THE ITCHY BOOK.This episode is sponsored ... Read more

24 Feb 2019

15mins

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#72 Katherine Applegate - WISHTREE Unraveled

#72 Katherine Applegate - WISHTREE Unraveled

Newbery Medal-winning author Katherine Applegate takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel WISHTREE.This epis... Read more

16 Jun 2018

10mins

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#14 Gary D. Schmidt - Orbiting Jupiter Unravelled (Pt. 2)

#14 Gary D. Schmidt - Orbiting Jupiter Unravelled (Pt. 2)

Author Gary D. Schmidt talks about his book Orbiting Jupiter. This is part two of a two-part Unraveller episode.This epi... Read more

7 Feb 2016

11mins

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#76 Kazu Kibuishi - AMULET: The Series

#76 Kazu Kibuishi - AMULET: The Series

In this live episode, Colby interviews Kazu Kibuishi about his graphic novel series, AMULET.This episode is sponsored by... Read more

25 Aug 2018

24mins

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#95 Todd Parr - THE DON'T WORRY BOOK Unraveled

#95 Todd Parr - THE DON'T WORRY BOOK Unraveled

Author/illustrator Todd Parr takes us behind the scenes of his latest, THE DON'T WORRY BOOK.This episode is sponsored by... Read more

14 Jun 2019

25mins

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#27 Kate DiCamillo - Raymie Nightingale Unraveled (Pt. 2)

#27 Kate DiCamillo - Raymie Nightingale Unraveled (Pt. 2)

Colby and Travis interviewed Kate DiCamillo live in front of a group of librarians at the American Library Association's... Read more

17 Aug 2016

25mins

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#87 Aisha Saeed - AMAL UNBOUND Unraveled

#87 Aisha Saeed - AMAL UNBOUND Unraveled

Author Aisha Saeed takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel, AMAL UNBOUND.This episode is sponsored by Heine... Read more

13 Feb 2019

10mins

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#35 Jason Reynolds - GHOST Unraveled

#35 Jason Reynolds - GHOST Unraveled

Author Jason Reynolds talks about his book GHOST.This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book, WHE... Read more

11 Dec 2016

20mins

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#105 Alicia D. Williams - Path to Publication, Part IV: An Agent, An Auction, A Book Deal

#105 Alicia D. Williams - Path to Publication, Part IV: An Agent, An Auction, A Book Deal

In 2015, we sent soon-to-be debut author Alicia D. Williams an audio recorder. We were hoping she would be willing to do... Read more

24 Nov 2019

36mins

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#96 Meg Medina - MERCI SUÁREZ CHANGES GEARS Unraveled LIVE

#96 Meg Medina - MERCI SUÁREZ CHANGES GEARS Unraveled LIVE

Author Meg Medina takes us behind the scenes of her Newbery Medal winning book, MERCI SUÁREZ CHANGES GEARS. This special... Read more

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#19 Chris Grabenstein - Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics Unraveled

#19 Chris Grabenstein - Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics Unraveled

Author Chris Grabenstein talks about his book MR. LIMONCELLO'S LIBRARY OLYMPICS.This episode is sponsored by Heinemann a... Read more

17 Apr 2016

11mins

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#42 Jon Klassen (Pt. I) I WANT MY HAT BACK

#42 Jon Klassen (Pt. I) I WANT MY HAT BACK

Author/illustrator Jon Klassen talks about his Geisel award winning picture book I WANT MY HAT BACK. This is part one of... Read more

18 Mar 2017

17mins

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#63 Brian Selznick & Laura Amy Schlitz - The 2008 Newbery and Caldecott Medals

#63 Brian Selznick & Laura Amy Schlitz - The 2008 Newbery and Caldecott Medals

Brian Selznick and Laura Amy Schlitz take us behind the scenes of the unforgettable 2008 Newbery and Caldecott awards.Th... Read more

28 Jan 2018

27mins

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#9 Fact or Fiction w/ Jennifer and Matthew Holm (S1 E9)

#9 Fact or Fiction w/ Jennifer and Matthew Holm (S1 E9)

In this episode Jenni and Matt Holm talk about which parts of Sunny Side Up came from their actual childhood.This episod... Read more

22 Oct 2015

24mins

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