The Yarn cover art

The Yarn

The Yarn

By: Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
Listen for free

Season's Savings | £0.99/mo for 3 months

£5.99/mo after 3 months - terms apply. Cancel monthly
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 Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • #271 Rhode Montijo - SKULLY'S BEST DÍA EVER! Unravelled

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

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

    Subscribe to Sharp Read on Substack
    Join thousands of children's lit supporters reading Colby's weekly dispatches from the classroom.

    Subscribe to 100 Scope Notes on Substack
    A bi-weekly deep dive into the world of picture books, delivered to your inbox.

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
    Show More Show Less
    18 mins
  • #270 Matthew Cordell - 102 Unraveled

    #270 Matthew Cordell - 102 Unraveled
    Sep 30 2026

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

    Subscribe to Sharp Read on Substack
    Join thousands of children's lit supporters reading Colby's weekly dispatches from the classroom.

    Subscribe to 100 Scope Notes on Substack
    A bi-weekly deep dive into the world of picture books, delivered to your inbox.

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
    Show More Show Less
    30 mins
  • #269 Lois Lowry - BUILDING 903 Unraveled

    #269 Lois Lowry - BUILDING 903 Unraveled
    Sep 19 2026

    In this episode, two time Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry takes us behind the scenes of her latest novel, BUILDING 903.
    Show More Show Less
    18 mins
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1
No reviews yet