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The Yarn

The Yarn

By: 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.© 2026 The Yarn Art
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  • #271 Rhode Montijo - SKULLY'S BEST DÍA EVER! Unravelled

    #271 Rhode Montijo - SKULLY'S BEST DÍA EVER! Unravelled
    17 Oct 2026

    In this episode, author/illustrator Rhode Montijo takes us behind the scenes of his picture book, SKULLY'S BEST DÍA EVER!

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    18 min
  • #270 Matthew Cordell - 102 Unraveled

    #270 Matthew Cordell - 102 Unraveled
    30 Sep 2026

    In this episode, Caldecott Medal winning author/illustrator Matthew Cordell takes us behind the scenes of his picture book 102.

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    30 min
  • #269 Lois Lowry - BUILDING 903 Unraveled

    #269 Lois Lowry - BUILDING 903 Unraveled
    19 Sep 2026

    In this episode, two time Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry takes us behind the scenes of her latest novel, BUILDING 903.
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    18 min
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