<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>The Yarn</title> <atom:link href="https://theyarn.slj.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://theyarn.slj.com</link> <description>A School Library Journal Blog</description> <lastBuildDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 19:58:15 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1</generator> <image> <url>https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cropped-SLJ_512x512-32x32.png</url> <title>The Yarn</title> <link>https://theyarn.slj.com</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>FAKE CHINESE SOUNDS: An Interview with author/illustrator Jing Jing Tsong</title> <link>https://theyarn.slj.com/2025/03/30/fake-chinese-sounds-an-interview-with-author-illustrator-jing-jing-tsong/</link> <comments>https://theyarn.slj.com/2025/03/30/fake-chinese-sounds-an-interview-with-author-illustrator-jing-jing-tsong/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Travis Jonker]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 19:58:14 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[The Unraveller]]></category> <category><![CDATA[FAKE CHINESE SOUNDS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jing Jing Tsong]]></category> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the yarn]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://theyarn.slj.com/?p=45387</guid> <description><![CDATA[A conversation with FAKE CHINESE SOUNDS author/illustrator Jing Jing Tsong.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="413" height="550" data-id="45388" src="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_2768-413x550.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-45388" srcset="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_2768-413x550.jpeg 413w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_2768-225x300.jpeg 225w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_2768-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_2768.jpeg 960w" sizes="(max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px" /></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="364" height="550" data-id="45389" src="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/9780525553427_70924-364x550.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-45389" srcset="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/9780525553427_70924-364x550.jpg 364w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/9780525553427_70924-199x300.jpg 199w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/9780525553427_70924-768x1160.jpg 768w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/9780525553427_70924.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px" /></figure> </figure> <p><strong>Travis:</strong> It was a pleasure talking with Jing Jing Tsong about her excellent graphic novel debut, 2024&#8217;s <em>Fake Chinese Sounds</em>. In this episode, Jing Jing shares how she turned a real life event into a comic, that became a picture book, that morphed into a graphic novel.</p> <p>Be hope you enjoy this episode.</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <iframe title="Spotify Embed: #233 Jing Jing Tsong - FAKE CHINESE SOUNDS Unraveled" style="border-radius: 12px" width="100%" height="152" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/35XhTqa1aWGcynfSRsdYLy?si=0c4b79f8f07441f9&#038;utm_source=oembed"></iframe> </div></figure> <p><strong>Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn:</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yarn/id1028877816?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iTunes</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2LEt3dW4B9TbrOa4XsYfav?si=wSOKBI0STKG084p01_UQPg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=71543&amp;refid=stpr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stitcher</a></strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://theyarn.slj.com/2025/03/30/fake-chinese-sounds-an-interview-with-author-illustrator-jing-jing-tsong/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <postAuthor>Travis Jonker</postAuthor> <featuredImage>https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_2768.jpeg</featuredImage> </item> <item> <title>Arree Chung Talks about his Debut Graphic Novel: Don&#8217;t Cause Trouble</title> <link>https://theyarn.slj.com/2025/03/17/arree-chung-talks-about-his-debut-graphic-novel-dont-cause-trouble/</link> <comments>https://theyarn.slj.com/2025/03/17/arree-chung-talks-about-his-debut-graphic-novel-dont-cause-trouble/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Colby Sharp]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:10:14 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[All Episodes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Unraveller]]></category> <category><![CDATA[arree chung]]></category> <category><![CDATA[arree chung graphic novel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[colby sharp]]></category> <category><![CDATA[don't cause trouble arree chung]]></category> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the yarn]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the yarn podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://theyarn.slj.com/?p=45384</guid> <description><![CDATA[COLBY: I had a whole lot of fun talking to Arree Chung about his new (and first ) graphic novel, Don&#8217;t Cause Trouble. I hope you enjoy our conversation! Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes Spotify Stitcher]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img decoding="async" width="187" height="269" src="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cause-trouble.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-45385"/></figure></div> <p>COLBY: I had a whole lot of fun talking to Arree Chung about his new (and first ) graphic novel, Don&#8217;t Cause Trouble. I hope you enjoy our conversation!</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <iframe title="Spotify Embed: #232 Arree Chung - DON&amp;apos;T CAUSE TROUBLE Unraveled" style="border-radius: 12px" width="100%" height="152" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/0jtU2hLB6CIFEsJqQglNUC?si=f5bdc0168c1548af&#038;utm_source=oembed"></iframe> </div></figure> <p><strong>Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn:</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yarn/id1028877816?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iTunes</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2LEt3dW4B9TbrOa4XsYfav?si=wSOKBI0STKG084p01_UQPg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=71543&amp;refid=stpr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stitcher</a></strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://theyarn.slj.com/2025/03/17/arree-chung-talks-about-his-debut-graphic-novel-dont-cause-trouble/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <postAuthor>Colby Sharp</postAuthor> <featuredImage>https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cause-trouble.jpeg</featuredImage> </item> <item> <title>Newly Crowned Caldecott Medalist Rebecca Lee Kunz Interview</title> <link>https://theyarn.slj.com/2025/02/25/new-crowned-caldecott-medalist-rebecca-lee-kunz-interview/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Colby Sharp]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:55:45 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[The Unraveller]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2025 caldecott medal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cadlecott medal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chooch helped]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rebecca lee kunz]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rebeccfa lee kunz interview]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://theyarn.slj.com/?p=45381</guid> <description><![CDATA[COLBY: When Chooch Helped was awarded the Caldecott Medal I was in shock. Not because I didn&#8217;t love the book, but because I hadn&#8217;t heard of it! The first thing I did was find a copy to read (I loved it!). The second thing I did was reach out to Rebecca to see if I [&#8230;]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="502" height="550" src="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/chooch-502x550.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-45382" style="width:332px;height:auto" srcset="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/chooch-502x550.jpg 502w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/chooch-274x300.jpg 274w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/chooch-768x842.jpg 768w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/chooch.jpg 912w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px" /></figure></div> <p>COLBY: When <strong>Chooch Helped</strong> was awarded the Caldecott Medal I was in shock. Not because I didn&#8217;t love the book, but because I hadn&#8217;t heard of it! The first thing I did was find a copy to read (I loved it!). The second thing I did was reach out to Rebecca to see if I could interview her for The Yarn. She said yes!</p> <p>I hope you enjoy our conversation. </p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <iframe title="Spotify Embed: #231 Rebecca Lee Kunz - CHOOCH HELPED Unraveled" style="border-radius: 12px" width="100%" height="152" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/673Ot7tK5lIJYHTk5PRKYx?si=268eba22fb734c59&#038;utm_source=oembed"></iframe> </div></figure> <p><strong>Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn:</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yarn/id1028877816?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iTunes</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2LEt3dW4B9TbrOa4XsYfav?si=wSOKBI0STKG084p01_UQPg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=71543&amp;refid=stpr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stitcher</a></strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <postAuthor>Colby Sharp</postAuthor> <featuredImage>https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/chooch.jpg</featuredImage> </item> <item> <title>Behind the scenes of CABOOSE with Ruth Chan and Travis Jonker</title> <link>https://theyarn.slj.com/2025/02/04/behind-the-scenes-of-caboose-with-ruth-chan-and-travis-jonker/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Travis Jonker]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:01:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://theyarn.slj.com/?p=45376</guid> <description><![CDATA[Travis talks with Ruth Chan about CABOOSE.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="550" height="367" src="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ei34iExO4Hi-550x367.png" alt="" class="wp-image-45377" srcset="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ei34iExO4Hi-550x367.png 550w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ei34iExO4Hi-300x200.png 300w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ei34iExO4Hi-768x512.png 768w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ei34iExO4Hi-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ei34iExO4Hi-2048x1365.png 2048w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ei34iExO4Hi-600x400.png 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></figure> <p>Travis: Today is a special episode of The Yarn: I talk with Ruth Chan about <a href="https://store.abramsbooks.com/products/caboose">our new picture book, <em>Caboose</em></a>. The conversation took place last summer at the American Library Association Annual Conference in San Diego. </p> <p>It was our first time talking about the book together and I had so much fun hearing Ruth describe how she brought the story to life.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="413" height="550" src="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_9939-413x550.jpeg" alt="Ruth and Travis" class="wp-image-45378" srcset="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_9939-413x550.jpeg 413w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_9939-225x300.jpeg 225w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_9939-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_9939.jpeg 960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px" /></figure> <p>We hope you enjoy the show!</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://open.spotify.com/episode/7z4lkHwUOZZvyXKesSxdUX?si=9d0d6b45be694087 </div></figure> <p><strong>Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn:</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yarn/id1028877816?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iTunes</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2LEt3dW4B9TbrOa4XsYfav?si=wSOKBI0STKG084p01_UQPg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=71543&amp;refid=stpr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stitcher</a></strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <postAuthor>Travis Jonker</postAuthor> <featuredImage>https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ei34iExO4Hi.png</featuredImage> </item> <item> <title>Big Gretch Visits The Yarn!</title> <link>https://theyarn.slj.com/2025/01/26/big-gretch-visits-the-yarn/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Colby Sharp]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 15:59:07 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[The Unraveller]]></category> <category><![CDATA[colby sharp]]></category> <category><![CDATA[governor whitmer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gretchen whitmer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the yarn]]></category> <category><![CDATA[true gretch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[true gretch young readers edition]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://theyarn.slj.com/?p=45373</guid> <description><![CDATA[COLBY: When I saw that my governor had a young adult version of her book, I thought two things. Reading the book was pretty intense for this Michigander. I knew about all the wild things that have happened in our state the last handful of years, but thinking about them through the lens of a [&#8230;]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="550" height="413" src="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_7507-1-550x413.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-45375" style="width:361px;height:auto" srcset="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_7507-1-550x413.jpg 550w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_7507-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_7507-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_7507-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_7507-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_7507-1-702x526.jpg 702w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></figure></div> <p><strong>COLBY: </strong>When I saw that my governor had a young adult version of her book, I thought two things.</p> <ol class="wp-block-list"> <li>I need to read <strong>True Gretch Young Readers Edition</strong></li> <li>Is there any chance we could have her on The Yarn?</li> </ol> <p>Reading the book was pretty intense for this Michigander. I knew about all the wild things that have happened in our state the last handful of years, but thinking about them through the lens of a governor was wild. Getting a chance to chat with Governor Whitmer about the book was pretty darn cool. I hope you enjoy our conversation!</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <iframe title="Spotify Embed: #229 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer - TRUE GRETCH (YA Edition) Unraveled" style="border-radius: 12px" width="100%" height="152" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/2h6os47dumdfMHPwHrJTsM?si=Rg4gi38FTjm3v-ho-ZiWdA&#038;utm_source=oembed"></iframe> </div></figure> <p><strong>Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn:</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yarn/id1028877816?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iTunes</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2LEt3dW4B9TbrOa4XsYfav?si=wSOKBI0STKG084p01_UQPg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=71543&amp;refid=stpr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stitcher</a></strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <postAuthor>Colby Sharp</postAuthor> <featuredImage>https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_7507-1-scaled.jpg</featuredImage> </item> <item> <title>Our 2025 Preview Episode!</title> <link>https://theyarn.slj.com/2025/01/12/our-2025-preview-episode/</link> <comments>https://theyarn.slj.com/2025/01/12/our-2025-preview-episode/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Travis Jonker]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 22:20:12 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[All Episodes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[colby sharp]]></category> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the yarn]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the yarn podcast]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travis jonker]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://theyarn.slj.com/?p=45367</guid> <description><![CDATA[Looking ahead to children's literature in 2025 . . .]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="480" height="240" src="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-1.gif" alt="" class="wp-image-45368"/></figure> <p><strong>Travis:</strong> In the latest episode of The Yarn, Colby and I look ahead to 2025. We talk about upcoming books, make some predictions, and realize we don&#8217;t know anything about the <em>Twilight</em> series</p> <p>We hope you enjoy this episode.</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <iframe title="Spotify Embed: #228 Colby &amp; Travis - 2025 Preview" style="border-radius: 12px" width="100%" height="152" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/5XBC4s5WSvIS8OJiZ7IRhX?si=06719d2382ad4bfd&#038;utm_source=oembed"></iframe> </div></figure> <p><strong>Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn:</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yarn/id1028877816?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iTunes</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2LEt3dW4B9TbrOa4XsYfav?si=wSOKBI0STKG084p01_UQPg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=71543&amp;refid=stpr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stitcher</a></strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://theyarn.slj.com/2025/01/12/our-2025-preview-episode/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> <postAuthor>Travis Jonker</postAuthor> <featuredImage>https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-1.gif</featuredImage> </item> <item> <title>Taking a Look Back: Our 2024 Year-in-Review Episode</title> <link>https://theyarn.slj.com/2024/12/31/taking-a-look-back-our-2024-year-in-review-episode/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Travis Jonker]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 23:22:48 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[All Episodes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[colby sharp]]></category> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the yarn]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travis jonker]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://theyarn.slj.com/?p=45364</guid> <description><![CDATA[Travis:聽Colby Sharp and I got on a video call to talk about children鈥檚 literature in 2024. A lot happened. In this special extended episode, we discuss our favorite books, memorable moments, the joys of pickleball, and many other topics. We hope you enjoy this episode: Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes [&#8230;]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="270" height="480" src="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image.gif" alt="" class="wp-image-45365"/></figure> <p><strong>Travis:</strong>聽Colby Sharp and I got on a video call to talk about children鈥檚 literature in 2024. A lot happened. In this special extended episode, we discuss our favorite books, memorable moments, the joys of pickleball, and many other topics.</p> <p>We hope you enjoy this episode:</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <iframe title="Spotify Embed: #227 Colby &amp; Travis - 2024 Children&amp;apos;s Literature Year in Review" style="border-radius: 12px" width="100%" height="152" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/2CUDfRhmELHLJ7PgVYuflU?si=5a8e909f414f44df&#038;utm_source=oembed"></iframe> </div></figure> <p><strong>Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn:</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yarn/id1028877816?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iTunes</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2LEt3dW4B9TbrOa4XsYfav?si=wSOKBI0STKG084p01_UQPg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=71543&amp;refid=stpr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stitcher</a></strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <postAuthor>Travis Jonker</postAuthor> <featuredImage>https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image.gif</featuredImage> </item> <item> <title>Jerzy Drozd Visits The Yarn</title> <link>https://theyarn.slj.com/2024/12/28/jerzy-drozd-visits-the-yarn/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Colby Sharp]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:02:27 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[The Unraveller]]></category> <category><![CDATA[colby sharp]]></category> <category><![CDATA[doctor baer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[jerzy drozd]]></category> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the yarn]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travis jonker]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://theyarn.slj.com/?p=45361</guid> <description><![CDATA[COLBY: A couple of months ago Jerzy visited the elementary school that I teach in for an author visit. He was amazing! In this episode of The Yarn my co-host Travis Jonker chats with Jerzy about his new graphic novel The Inscrutable Doctor Baer and the Case of the Two-Faced Statue. I hope you enjoy [&#8230;]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="550" height="550" src="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_5719-550x550.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-45362" style="width:408px;height:auto" srcset="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_5719-550x550.jpg 550w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_5719-300x300.jpg 300w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_5719-150x150.jpg 150w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_5719-768x768.jpg 768w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_5719-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_5719-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_5719-75x75.jpg 75w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_5719-600x600.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></figure></div> <p>COLBY: A couple of months ago Jerzy visited the elementary school that I teach in for an author visit. He was amazing! In this episode of The Yarn my co-host Travis Jonker chats with Jerzy about his new graphic novel <a href="https://jdrozd.com/books/" data-type="link" data-id="https://jdrozd.com/books/">The Inscrutable Doctor Baer and the Case of the Two-Faced Statue</a>. </p> <p>I hope you enjoy listening to their conversation as much as I did. </p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <iframe title="Spotify Embed: #226 Jerzy Drozd - THE INSCRUTABLE DOCTOR BAER Unraveled" style="border-radius: 12px" width="100%" height="152" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6hwdfbft6fGCiSe2sBxKBf?si=Kn9aX4VkR2K-WTd5DsqOqw&#038;utm_source=oembed"></iframe> </div></figure> <p><strong>Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn:</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yarn/id1028877816?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iTunes</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2LEt3dW4B9TbrOa4XsYfav?si=wSOKBI0STKG084p01_UQPg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=71543&amp;refid=stpr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stitcher</a></strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <postAuthor>Colby Sharp</postAuthor> <featuredImage>https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_5719-scaled.jpg</featuredImage> </item> <item> <title>Mac Barnett &#038; Sydney Smith: SANTA&#8217;S FIRST CHRISTMAS</title> <link>https://theyarn.slj.com/2024/11/30/mac-barnett-sydney-smith-santas-first-christmas/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Travis Jonker]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 30 Nov 2024 18:48:32 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[All Episodes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Collaborators]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Unraveller]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mac barnett]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Penguin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sydney Smith]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Viking]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://theyarn.slj.com/?p=45357</guid> <description><![CDATA[Mac and Sydney take us behind the scenes of SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="550" height="440" src="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/9780593524978_eab80-550x440.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-45358" srcset="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/9780593524978_eab80-550x440.jpg 550w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/9780593524978_eab80-300x240.jpg 300w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/9780593524978_eab80-768x614.jpg 768w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/9780593524978_eab80.jpg 1000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></figure> <p>Travis: I spoke with Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith about their latest book <em>Santa&#8217;s First Christmas</em>. It was a good time.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="550" height="309" src="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot-2024-11-30-at-1.45.40鈥疨M-550x309.png" alt="" class="wp-image-45359" srcset="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot-2024-11-30-at-1.45.40鈥疨M-550x309.png 550w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot-2024-11-30-at-1.45.40鈥疨M-300x168.png 300w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot-2024-11-30-at-1.45.40鈥疨M-768x431.png 768w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot-2024-11-30-at-1.45.40鈥疨M-1536x862.png 1536w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot-2024-11-30-at-1.45.40鈥疨M-2048x1149.png 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></figure> <p><em>Santa&#8217;s First Christmas</em> is one of the best picture books of 2024, and in this episode Mac and Sydney take us behind the scenes of how it came to be.</p> <p>We hope you enjoy the episode:</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <iframe title="Spotify Embed: #225 Mac Barnett &amp; Sydney Smith - SANTA&amp;apos;S FIRST CHRISTMAS Unraveled" style="border-radius: 12px" width="100%" height="152" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/5nirat8GjyXM1M5RcVtZBL?si=ecc67bda4eb14b89&#038;utm_source=oembed"></iframe> </div></figure> <p><strong>Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn:</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yarn/id1028877816?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iTunes</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2LEt3dW4B9TbrOa4XsYfav?si=wSOKBI0STKG084p01_UQPg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=71543&amp;refid=stpr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stitcher</a></strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <postAuthor>Travis Jonker</postAuthor> <featuredImage>https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot-2024-11-30-at-1.45.40鈥疨M.png</featuredImage> </item> <item> <title>Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris Talk about The First Cat in Space</title> <link>https://theyarn.slj.com/2024/11/25/mac-barnett-and-shawn-harris-talk-about-the-first-cat-in-space/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Colby Sharp]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:23:09 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[All Episodes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Unraveller]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mac barnett]]></category> <category><![CDATA[shawn harris]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the fist cat in space]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://theyarn.slj.com/?p=45354</guid> <description><![CDATA[COLBY: &#8216;The First Cat in Space&#8217; series by Mac and Shawn is easily one of the most read graphic novels series in my classroom. Chatting with Mac and Shawn about the book was SO MUCH fun. I hope you enjoy the interview! Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes Spotify Stitcher]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="413" height="550" src="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/first-cat-413x550.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-45355" style="width:281px;height:auto" srcset="https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/first-cat-413x550.jpg 413w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/first-cat-225x300.jpg 225w, https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/first-cat.jpg 648w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px" /></figure></div> <p>COLBY: &#8216;The First Cat in Space&#8217; series by Mac and Shawn is easily one of the most read graphic novels series in my classroom. Chatting with Mac and Shawn about the book was SO MUCH fun. I hope you enjoy the interview! </p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <iframe title="Spotify Embed: #224 Mac Barnett &amp; Shawn Harris - THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE Unraveled" style="border-radius: 12px" width="100%" height="152" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/3RvvlRHcee0xZD8bFy7PBM?si=114d15ff6f6041f4&#038;utm_source=oembed"></iframe> </div></figure> <p><strong>Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn:</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yarn/id1028877816?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iTunes</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2LEt3dW4B9TbrOa4XsYfav?si=wSOKBI0STKG084p01_UQPg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=71543&amp;refid=stpr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stitcher</a></strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <postAuthor>Colby Sharp</postAuthor> <featuredImage>https://theyarn.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/first-cat.jpg</featuredImage> </item> </channel> </rss>