The Yarn
Episodes
270 episodes
#270 Matthew Cordell - 102 Unraveled
In this episode, Caldecott Medal winning author/illustrator Matthew Cordell takes us behind the scenes of his picture book 102.
#269 Lois Lowry - BUILDING 903 Unraveled
In this episode, two time Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry takes us behind the scenes of her latest novel, BUILDING 903.
#268 Rex Ogle - ABSENT Unraveled
In this episode, author Rex Ogle takes us behind the scenes of his latest book, ABSENT.
#267 Micha Archer - WHILE WE'RE HERE Unraveled
In this episode, Caldecott Honor winner Micha Archer takes us behind the scenes of her book with author Anne Wynter, WHILE WE'RE HERE.
#266 SPEED ROUND! Candace Fleming, Zeke Peña, Jasmine Warga, Rebecca Stead
Rapid-fire Q&A with Candace Fleming, Zeke Peña, Jasmine Warga, and Rebecca Stead
#265 Chanel Miller - THE MOON WITHOUT STARS Unraveled
In this episode, Newbery Honor winning author Chanel Miller takes us behind the scenes of her latest middle grade novel, THE MOON WITHOUT STARS.
#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.
#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...
#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.
#261 N. West Moss - BIRDY Unraveled
In this episode, author N. West Moss takes us behind the scenes of her debut middle grade novel BIRDY
#260 Philip Stead - A POTION, A POWDER, A LITTLE BIT OF MAGIC Unraveled
In this episode, author/illustrator Philip Stead takes us behind the scenes of his first middle grade novel, A POTION, A POWDER, A LITTLE BIT OF MAGIC.
#259 Dan Santat - SASHIMI Unraveled
In this episode, Caldecott Medal winning author/illustrator Dan Santat takes us behind the scenes of his graphic novel series, SASHIMI.
#258 Sara Pennypacker - THE LIONS' RUN Unraveled
In this episode, bestselling author Sara Pennypacker takes us behind the scenes of her latest historical fiction novel, THE LION'S RUN.
#257 Jasmine Warga - THE UNLIKELY TALE OF CHASE AND FINNEGAN Unraveled
In this episode, Newbery Honor-winning author Jasmine Warga takes us behind the scenes of her latest middle grade novel, THE UNLIKELY TALE OF CHASE AND FINNEGAN.
#256 THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET - A Fuse 8 n' Kate Crossover Episode!
Welcome to a special crossover episode with Fuse 8 n' Kate! For their 400th episode, Betsy and Kate invited Colby Sharp and Travis Jonker to debate the longest Calde...
#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.
#254 Kelly Yang - StoryKind
In this episode, author Kelly Yang takes us behind the scenes of her new podcast with Kate DiCamillo: StoryKind.
#253 Colby & Travis - 2026 Preview
In this episode, Colby and Travis look ahead to the new year in children's books.
#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.
#251 Rebecca Stead - THE EXPERIMENT Unraveled
In this episode, Newbery Medal winner Rebecca Stead takes us behind the scenes of her novel, THE EXPERIMENT.
#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.
#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.
#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.