The Yarn

#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. Subscribe to Sharp Read on Substack Join thousands of children's lit supporters r

#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. Subscribe to Sharp Read on Su

#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 imp

#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

#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 Extra

#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 Subscribe to Sharp Read on Substack Join thousands of children's li

#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. Subscribe to Sharp Read on Substa

#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. Subscribe to Sharp Read on S

#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.