Jonker, Travis
2,131 Articles
Last 30 days
Last 6 months
Last 12 months
Last 24 months
Specific Dates
From:
To:
One Star Review, Guess Who? (#213)
Can you guess the children’s book by its scathing one-star review on Goodreads?
Treat Books (Including Mine) with Care
I love being a librarian. I read books aloud, develop the collection, recommend books, and help students with digital citizenship skills. On the less fun side of being a librarian is reminding students about book care. I even made a drawing about all the approved (and unapproved) ways kids hold their books: On the EVEN […]
One Last Look Back: Our 2024 Recap on The Yarn Podcast
On the last day of 2024, Colby Sharp and I got on a call to look back at the year in children’s literature. This episode of The Yarn podcast is always one of my favorites (and not just because I get a chance to talk about things like The Great British Baking Show). We talk […]
Rename the Caldecott: Give Jerry Pinkney His Due | Opinion
Travis Jonker makes the case for moving on from Randolph Caldecott and giving the Pinkney Medal to the illustrator of the most distinguished picture book of the year.
Taking a Look Back: Our 2024 Year-in-Review Episode
Travis: Colby Sharp and I got on a video call to talk about children’s 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 […]
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER? LOG IN
We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER? LOG IN
Thank you for visiting.
We’ve noticed you are using a private browser. To continue, please log in or create an account.
