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.
Podcasting since 2015 • 264 episodes
The Yarn
Latest Episodes
#264 HEARTDRUM Origin Story w/ Cynthia Leitich Smith and Rosemary Brosnan
In this episode, author Cynthia Leitich Smith and publisher/editor Rosemary Brosnan discuss the origins, mission, and future of their indigenous-focused HarperCollins imprint, Heartdrum.
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23:19
#263 Aaron Reynolds - CREEPY CARROTS and Beyond
In this episode, author Aaron Reynolds takes us behind the scenes of the bestselling Jasper Rabbit universe - from Caldecott Honor winner CREEPY CARROTS and picture book follow-ups, to the new Creepy Tales chapter book series. Aaron talks about...
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37:12
#262 Nancy Hudgins - BOOKS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU Unraveled
In this episode, author Nancy Hudgins takes us behind the scenes of her nonfiction debut, BOOKS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU: The Storied Life of Ursula Nordstrom, Editor of Extraordinary Children's Books.
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18:12