The Yarn
Arts & Culture Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@theyarnpodcast
Language:
English
Website:
http://blogs.slj.com/theyarn/
Email:
theyarnpodcast@gmail.com
Episodes
#211 Kate Messner - THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS Unraveled
4/27/2024
In this episode, author Kate Messner takes us behind the scenes of the ambitious new chapter book series she is co-writing with multiple authors, THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS.
Duration:00:18:07
#210 John Schu - LOUDER THAN HUNGER Unraveled LIVE!
4/13/2024
In this episode (recorded LIVE at BookBug in Kalamazoo, Michigan), author and children's literature advocate John Schu takes us behind the scenes of his New York Times bestselling book LOUDER THAN HUNGER.
Duration:00:34:39
#209 Amy Noelle Parks - AVERIL OFFLINE Unraveled
3/31/2024
In this episode, author Amy Noelle Parks takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel, AVERIL OFFLINE.
Duration:00:16:32
#208 Emily Calandrelli - STAY CURIOUS AND KEEP EXPLORING Unraveled
3/13/2024
In this episode, engineer, television host, science content creator, and author Emily Calandrelli takes us behind the scenes of her new nonfiction book, Stay Curious and Keep Exploring: Next Level : 50 Bigger, Bolder Science Experiments to Do with the Whole Family
Duration:00:16:09
#207 Jesús Trejo - PAPÁ'S MAGICAL WATER-JUG CLOCK Unraveled
2/25/2024
In this episode, comedian, actor, and author Jesús Trejo takes us behind the scenes of his debut picture book, PAPÁ'S MAGICAL WATER-JUG CLOCK.
Duration:00:14:40
#206 Ruth Behar - ACROSS SO MANY SEAS Unraveled
2/16/2024
In this episode, award-winning author Ruth Behar takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade historical fiction book, ACROSS SO MANY SEAS.
Duration:00:19:07
#205 Abby Hanlon - DORY FANTASMAGORY: CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT YOU Unraveled
1/28/2024
In this episode, author/illustrator Abby Hanlon takes us behind the scenes of her chapter book DORY FANTASMAGORY: CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT YOU.
Duration:00:28:14
#204 Colby & Travis - 2024 Preview
1/13/2024
In this episode, Colby and Travis look ahead to the new year in children's books.
Duration:00:38:34
#203 Colby & Travis - 2023 Children's Literature Year in Review
12/22/2023
In this special extended episode, Colby and Travis discuss the year that was in children's literature.
Duration:00:52:07
#202 Christina Wyman - JAWBREAKER Unraveled
12/8/2023
In this episode, author Christina Wyman takes us behind the scenes of her debut middle grade novel, JAWBREAKER.
Duration:00:17:02
#201 Pedro Martín - MEXIKID Unraveled
11/28/2023
In this episode, Pedro Martín takes us behind the scenes of his graphic novel, MEXIKID
Duration:00:24:54
#200 Jessixa & Aaron Bagley - DUEL Unraveled
11/16/2023
In this episode, creators Jessixa and Aaron Bagley take us behind the scenes of their debut graphic novel, DUEL.
Duration:00:25:28
#199 Dashka Slater - ACCOUNTABLE Unraveled
10/29/2023
In this episode, author Dashka Slater takes us behind the scenes of her book, ACCOUNTABLE: THE TRUE STORY OF A RACIST SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT AND THE TEENAGERS WHOSE LIVES IT CHANGED.
Duration:00:29:11
#198 Travis Jonker - JUST ONE FLAKE Unraveled
10/8/2023
In this episode, Travis takes us behind the scenes of his author/illustrator debut, JUST ONE FLAKE.
Duration:00:24:41
#197 Peter Brown - THE WILD ROBOT PROTECTS Unraveled
9/23/2023
In this episode, author/illustrator Peter Brown takes us behind the scenes of his bestselling WILD ROBOT series, including the latest book, THE WILD ROBOT PROTECTS.
Duration:00:23:26
#196 Lane Smith - STICKLER LOVES THE WORLD Unraveled
9/9/2023
In this episode, award-winning author/illustrator Lane Smith takes us behind the scenes of his latest book, STICKLER LOVES THE WORLD.
Duration:00:30:09
#195 Chris Baron - THE GRAY Unraveled
8/18/2023
In this episode, author Chris Baron takes us behind the scenes of his middle grade novel THE GRAY.
Duration:00:22:35
#194 Jarrett Lerner - A WORK IN PROGRESS Unraveled
8/4/2023
In this episode, author and illustrator Jarrett Lerner takes us behind the scenes of his illustrated novel-in-verse, A WORK IN PROGRESS.
Duration:00:22:29
#193 Kate DiCamillo - THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX (Pt. 2)
7/20/2023
Part two of a special LIVE episode. Newbery Medal winner Kate DiCamillo answers speed round questions, and is joined by editor Andrea Tompa to announce a new book: FERRIS.
Duration:00:20:29
#192 Kate DiCamillo - THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX (Pt. 1)
7/2/2023
Part one of a special LIVE episode. Newbery Medal winner Kate DiCamillo talks about the 20th anniversary of THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX.
Duration:00:29:03