The Yarn

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.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    #255 Elisha Cooper - THE RARE BIRD Unraveled

    In this episode, Caldecott Honor winning artist Elisha Cooper takes us behind the scenes of his latest picture book, THE RARE BIRD.

    28 min

  2. 17 JAN

    #254 Kelly Yang - StoryKind

    In this episode, author Kelly Yang takes us behind the scenes of her new podcast with Kate DiCamillo: StoryKind.

    18 min

  3. 2 JAN

    #253 Colby & Travis - 2026 Preview

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

    29 min

  4. 23/12/2025

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

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

    1h 2m

  5. 07/12/2025

    #251 Rebecca Stead - THE EXPERIMENT Unraveled

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

    24 min

  6. 22/11/2025

    #250 Betsy Bird - A FUSE #8 PRODUCTION Unraveled

    In this special extended episode, Betsy Bird takes us behind the scenes of her hugely influential children's literature blog, A Fuse #8 Production.

    42 min

  7. 16/11/2025

    #249 Betsy Bird - POP! GOES THE NURSERY RHYME Unraveled

    In this episode writer, librarian, and FUSE #8 PRODUCTION blogger Betsy Bird takes us behind the scenes of her picture book POP! GOES THE NURSERY RHYME, illustrated by Andrea Tsurumi.

    12 min

  8. 26/10/2025

    #248 Derrick Barnes - THE INCREDIBLY HUMAN HENSON BLAZE Unraveled

    In this episode, award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Derrick Barnes takes us behind the scenes of his latest middle grade novel, THE INCREDIBLY HUMAN HENSON BLAZE.

    18 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    255
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Yarn
  • Show Website
    The Yarn

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