Best Travis Kunze Podcasts (2025)

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#001 - The Boy Who Lived 20:35

6d ago20:35

20:35

This is NOT about Harry Potter, but it is about surviving in ways you would never expect!!! Find Travis's new book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/5uszgEz

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#237 Pablo Cartaya - A HERO'S GUIDE TO SUMMER VACATION Unraveled 25:27

23h ago25:27

25:27

In this episode, New York Times bestselling author Pablo Cartaya takes us behind the scenes of his new middle grade novel, A HERO'S GUIDE TO SUMMER VACATION.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#236 Mk Smith Despres - THERE'S THAT SUN AGAIN Unraveled 19:48

15d ago19:48

19:48

In this episode, author Mk Smith Despres takes us behind the scenes of their poetic picture book THERE'S THAT SUN AGAIN, illustrated by Julie Benbassat.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#235 Colby Sharp Goes to Alaska 16:37

21d ago16:37

16:37

In this special episode, Colby Sharp shares his experience of traveling to Alaska to talk about children's books.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#234 Travis Jonker - JUST ONE WAVE Unraveled 23:31

1M ago23:31

23:31

In this episode, Travis takes us behind the scenes of his picture book JUST ONE WAVE, the summertime sequel to JUST ONE FLAKE.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#233 Jing Jing Tsong - FAKE CHINESE SOUNDS Unraveled 11:40

2M ago11:40

11:40

In this episode, author/illustrator Jing Jing Tsong takes us behind the scenes of her graphic novel debut, FAKE CHINESE SOUNDS.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#232 Arree Chung - DON'T CAUSE TROUBLE Unraveled 20:30

2M ago20:30

20:30

In this episode, author/illustrator Arree Chung takes us behind the scenes of his graphic novel DON'T CAUSE TROUBLE.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#231 Rebecca Lee Kunz - CHOOCH HELPED Unraveled 26:19

3M ago26:19

26:19

In this episode, artist Rebecca Lee Kunz takes us behind the scenes of her Caldecott Medal winning book, CHOOCH HELPED (written by Andrea L. RogersBy Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#230 Ruth Chan & Travis Jonker - CABOOSE Unraveled 7:52

4M ago7:52

7:52

In this episode, Ruth Chan and Travis Jonker take us behind the scenes of their new picture book, CABOOSE.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#229 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer - TRUE GRETCH (YA Edition) Unraveled 22:10

4M ago22:10

22:10

In this episode, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer takes us behind the scenes of her book, TRUE GRETCH (Young Adult Edition).By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#228 Colby & Travis - 2025 Preview 25:57

4M ago25:57

25:57

In this episode, Colby and Travis look ahead to the new year in children's books.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#227 Colby & Travis - 2024 Children's Literature Year in Review 1:08:43

5M ago1:08:43

1:08:43

In this special extended episode, Colby and Travis discuss the year that was in children's literature.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#226 Jerzy Drozd - THE INSCRUTABLE DOCTOR BAER Unraveled 22:44

5M ago22:44

22:44

In this episode, comics creator Jerzy Drozd takes us behind the scenes of his graphic novel THE INSCRUTABLE DOCTOR BAER AND THE CASE OF THE TWO-FACED STATUE.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#225 Mac Barnett & Sydney Smith - SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS Unraveled 32:19

6M ago32:19

32:19

In this episode, Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith take us behind the scenes of their picture book SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#224 Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris - THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE Unraveled 28:18

6M ago28:18

28:18

In this episode, Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris take us behind the scenes of their bestselling graphic novel series THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE, including the latest installment, THE WRATH OF THE PAPERCLIP.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#223 Gayle Forman - NOT NOTHING Unraveled 21:32

7M ago21:32

21:32

In this episode, New York Times bestselling author Gayle Forman takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel NOT NOTHING.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#222 Jess Hannigan - SPIDER IN THE WELL Unraveled 19:51

7M ago19:51

19:51

In this episode, debut author/illustrator Jess Hannigan takes us behind the scenes of her picture book SPIDER IN THE WELL.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#221 Ruth Chan - UPROOTED Unraveled 15:43

8M ago15:43

15:43

In this episode, author/illustrator Ruth Chan takes us behind the scenes of her debut graphic novel memoir, UPROOTED.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#220 Travis Jonker - THE SHIP IN THE WINDOW Unraveled 15:48

8M ago15:48

15:48

In this episode, Travis Jonker takes us behind the scenes of THE SHIP IN THE WINDOW, illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Matthew Cordell.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#219 Lisa Fipps - AND THEN, BOOM! Unraveled 25:00

9M ago25:00

25:00

In this episode, award-winning author Lisa Fipps returns to the show to take us behind the scenes of her new middle grade novel in verse, AND THEN, BOOM!By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#218 Gennifer Choldenko - THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN Unraveled 16:13

9M ago16:13

16:13

In this episode, Newbery Honor winning author Gennifer Choldenko (AL CAPONE DOES MY SHIRTS) takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#217 Newbery Honor Winners 2024 (Part II) SPEED ROUND! 13:22

10M ago13:22

13:22

Part two of a special LIVE episode featuring the 2024 Newbery Honor winners: Erin Bow, M.T. Anderson, Daniel Nayeri, Pedro Martín, and Nasuġraq Rainy Hopson. Rapid-fire SPEED ROUND questions!By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#216 Newbery Honor Winners 2024 (Part I) 34:10

10M ago34:10

34:10

Part one of a special LIVE episode featuring the 2024 Newbery Honor winners: Erin Bow, M.T. Anderson, Daniel Nayeri, Pedro Martín, and Nasuġraq Rainy Hopson.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#215 Dan Gutman - MY WEIRD SCHOOL turns 20! 8:53

11M ago8:53

8:53

In this episode, author Dan Gutman looks back on 20 years of his popular MY WEIRD SCHOOL series.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#214 Abby Cooper - TRUE COLORS Unraveled 21:53

11M ago21:53

21:53

In this episode, author Abby Cooper takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel TRUE COLORS.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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TRUE EPIDEMIC: Our Mental Health! 36:11

12M ago36:11

36:11

We take a dive into the status of our mental health across the world today!

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#213 SPEED ROUND! Peter Brown, Dashka Slater, Chris Baron, Jarrett Lerner 15:58

12M ago15:58

15:58

Rapid-fire Q&A with Peter Brown, Dashka Slater, Chris Baron, and Jarrett Lerner.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#212 Supriya Kelkar - AND YET YOU SHINE Unraveled 20:27

12M ago20:27

20:27

In this episode, author/illustrator Supriya Kelkar takes us behind the scenes of her nonfiction picture book, AND YET YOU SHINE: THE KOHINOOR DIAMOND, COLONIZATION, AND RESISTANCE.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#211 Kate Messner - THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS Unraveled 18:07

1y ago18:07

18:07

In this episode, author Kate Messner takes us behind the scenes of the ambitious new chapter book series she is co-writing with multiple authors, THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#210 John Schu - LOUDER THAN HUNGER Unraveled LIVE! 34:39

1y ago34:39

34:39

In this episode (recorded LIVE at BookBug in Kalamazoo, Michigan), author and children's literature advocate John Schu takes us behind the scenes of his New York Times bestselling book LOUDER THAN HUNGER.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#209 Amy Noelle Parks - AVERIL OFFLINE Unraveled 16:32

1y ago16:32

16:32

In this episode, author Amy Noelle Parks takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel, AVERIL OFFLINE.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#208 Emily Calandrelli - STAY CURIOUS AND KEEP EXPLORING Unraveled 16:09

1y ago16:09

16:09

In this episode, engineer, television host, science content creator, and author Emily Calandrelli takes us behind the scenes of her new nonfiction book, Stay Curious and Keep Exploring: Next Level : 50 Bigger, Bolder Science Experiments to Do with the Whole FamilyBy Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#207 Jesús Trejo - PAPÁ'S MAGICAL WATER-JUG CLOCK Unraveled 14:40

1y ago14:40

14:40

In this episode, comedian, actor, and author Jesús Trejo takes us behind the scenes of his debut picture book, PAPÁ'S MAGICAL WATER-JUG CLOCK.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#206 Ruth Behar - ACROSS SO MANY SEAS Unraveled 19:07

1y ago19:07

19:07

In this episode, award-winning author Ruth Behar takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade historical fiction book, ACROSS SO MANY SEAS.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#205 Abby Hanlon - DORY FANTASMAGORY: CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT YOU Unraveled 28:14

1+ y ago28:14

28:14

In this episode, author/illustrator Abby Hanlon takes us behind the scenes of her chapter book DORY FANTASMAGORY: CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT YOU.By Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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#204 Colby & Travis - 2024 Preview 38:17

1+ y ago38:17

38:17

In this episode, Colby and Travis look ahead to the new year in children's books. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW, and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a try. …

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#203 Colby & Travis - 2023 Children's Literature Year in Review 51:50

1+ y ago51:50

51:50

In this special extended episode, Colby and Travis discuss the year that was in children's literature. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW, and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow boo…

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#202 Christina Wyman - JAWBREAKER Unraveled 16:46

1+ y ago16:46

16:46

In this episode, author Christina Wyman takes us behind the scenes of her debut middle grade novel, JAWBREAKER. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW, and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy…

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#201 Pedro Martín - MEXIKID Unraveled 24:37

1+ y ago24:37

24:37

In this episode, Pedro Martín takes us behind the scenes of his graphic novel, MEXIKID This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW, and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books to give it a …

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#200 Jessixa & Aaron Bagley - DUEL Unraveled 25:11

1+ y ago25:11

25:11

In this episode, creators Jessixa and Aaron Bagley take us behind the scenes of their debut graphic novel, DUEL. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW, and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nos…

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#199 Dashka Slater - ACCOUNTABLE Unraveled 29:12

1+ y ago29:12

29:12

In this episode, author Dashka Slater takes us behind the scenes of her book, ACCOUNTABLE: THE TRUE STORY OF A RACIST SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT AND THE TEENAGERS WHOSE LIVES IT CHANGED. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW, and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions o…

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#198 Travis Jonker - JUST ONE FLAKE Unraveled 24:43

1+ y ago24:43

24:43

In this episode, Travis takes us behind the scenes of his author/illustrator debut, JUST ONE FLAKE. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW, and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books …

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#197 Peter Brown - THE WILD ROBOT PROTECTS Unraveled 23:27

1+ y ago23:27

23:27

In this episode, author/illustrator Peter Brown takes us behind the scenes of his bestselling WILD ROBOT series, including the latest book, THE WILD ROBOT PROTECTS. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW, and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. L…

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#196 Lane Smith - STICKLER LOVES THE WORLD Unraveled 30:10

1+ y ago30:10

30:10

In this episode, award-winning author/illustrator Lane Smith takes us behind the scenes of his latest book, STICKLER LOVES THE WORLD. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW, and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR co…

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How Loneliness Affects our Mental Health 32:56

1+ y ago32:56

32:56

Our mental health is affected greatly by our physical health, just like our physical health is affected greatly by our mental health! How does feeling lonely affect your overall health? Let's dive in!

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Stop Comparing Yourself to Others! 27:37

1+ y ago27:37

27:37

This is the biggest mistake we make, how we compare ourselves to others not to learn and grow ourselves, but to become pleasers!

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#195 Chris Baron - THE GRAY Unraveled 22:19

1+ y ago22:19

22:19

In this episode, author Chris Baron takes us behind the scenes of his middle grade novel THE GRAY. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW, and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code on the back of Nosy Crow books t…

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#194 Jarrett Lerner - A WORK IN PROGRESS Unraveled 22:13

2y ago22:13

22:13

In this episode, author and illustrator Jarrett Lerner takes us behind the scenes of his illustrated novel-in-verse, A WORK IN PROGRESS. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW, and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR…

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#193 Kate DiCamillo - THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX (Pt. 2) 20:41

2y ago20:41

20:41

Part two of a special LIVE episode. Newbery Medal winner Kate DiCamillo answers speed round questions, and is joined by editor Andrea Tompa to announce a new book: FERRIS. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW, and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their b…

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#192 Kate DiCamillo - THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX (Pt. 1) 29:15

2y ago29:15

29:15

Part one of a special LIVE episode. Newbery Medal winner Kate DiCamillo talks about the 20th anniversary of THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX. This episode is sponsored by NOSY CROW, and their innovative STORIES ALOUD program, which gives readers instant access to professionally produced and narrated versions of their books. Look for the STORIES ALOUD QR code…

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