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Welcome to Book Delight with Chrissie Wright, the podcast where readers can be all kinds of ways and books really are magic.
This show is hosted by Chrissie Wright, an elementary teacher-librarian in the pacific northwest. On the show, Chrissie connects you and the kids in your life to fantastic kidlit. If the idea of blowing up your kidlit TBR appeals to you, you're in the right place.
Episode formats include booklists, topical deep dives, Dear Abby-style "My Kid Needs a Book" episodes, and reading raves (recap-style episodes sharing Chrissie's favorite reads from the month.)
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In today's deep dive episode, Chrissie airs concerns about kidlit's grown-up problem. Then, she shares 4 questions we can ask to help solve the problem.Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. You can follow the show on Instagram @bookdelightpod, follow Chrissie on Instagram @librarychrissie, and subscribe to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month...
This week, Chrissie is sharing the May Forecast: the ten kidlit books releasing in May 2024 that she is most looking forward to.FEATURED BOOKSPicture BooksDalmartian: A Mars Rover's Story by Lucy Ruth Cummins (5/7)More Dung! by Frank Weber (5/14)Ursula Upside Down by Corey Tabor (5/14)Chapter BooksWelcome to the Woofmore by Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran, illustrated by Josh Cleland (5/21)GraphicsPlain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol (5/7)The Case of the Golden Bone by Sara ...
In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares her favorite kidlit that she read during April 2024.FEATURED BOOKSBunny and Clyde by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Scott Nash`Banana Fox and the Gummy Monster Mess by James KochalkaDuck and Moose: Moose Blasts Off! by Kirk ReedstromKitten Ninja by Colleen AF Venable, Marcie Colleen, and Ellen StubbingsPup and Dragon: How to Catch a Dragon by Alice Walstead and Paul GillSky and Ty: Howdy Partner by Steve BreenPoetry Comics by Grant Snid...
In today's booklist episode, Chrissie is pairing ten songs from The Tortured Poets Department with kidlit books.SONG + BOOK PAIRINGS:"Fortnight" and Fluffy McWhiskers, Cuteness Explosion by Stephen W. Martin"The Tortured Poets Department" and Olivetti by Allie Millington"My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys" and Edwina, The Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct by Mo Willems"Down Bad" and Ode to a Bad Day by Chelsea Lin Wallace"So Long, London" and&n...
In today's Booklist episode, Chrissie is ranking her top 7 favorite Mac Barnett books to read aloud. *NOTE: Thank you for your patience with the compromised audio quality of today's episode. We're working on it! :)FEATURED TITLES:THE WOLF, THE DUCK, AND THE MOUSE by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon KlassenTHE GREAT ZAPFINO by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Marla FrazeeCIRCLE by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon KlassenTHE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon KlassenTHE RU...
In this month's Forecast episode, Chrissie shares the 10 kidlit books releasing in April 2024 that she is most looking forward to.FEATURED TITLESPicture BooksOh, Are You Awake!? by Bob Shea and JarvisProper Badger Would Never! by Lauren Glattly and Rob Sayegh, Jr.Graphic NovelsMonkey King and the World of Myths: The Monster and the Maze by Maple LamUnhappy Camper by Lily LaMotte and Anne XuFake Chinese Sounds by Jing Jing TsongMiddle GradeTrouble at the Tangerine by Gillian McDunnThe Ni...
In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares her favorite kidlit that she read during March 2024.FEATURED TITLESShort Chapter BooksDETECTIVE GORDON: THE FIRST CASE by Ulff NilssonTEENY HOUDINI: THE DISAPPEARING ACT by Katrina MooreGraphicsTHE GREAT PUPTECTIVE by Alina TysoeBANANA FOX AND THE SECRET SOUR SOCIETY by James KochalkaART CLUB by Rashad DoucetSCHNOZZER & TATERTOES: TAKE A HIKE! by Rick StromoskiYOTSUBA &!, Vol. 1 by Kiyohiko AzumaDOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER by Dav PilkeyO...
In this "Help! My kid needs a book!" episode, Chrissie responds to listener requests for middle-grade book recommendations.FEATURED BOOKSSpooky Graphic NovelsWELCOME TO FERAL and LAST EXIT TO FERAL by Mark FearingALL THE LOVELY BAD ONES by Mary Downing HahnTHE OJJA-WOJJA by Magdalene VisaggioSCURRY by Mac SmithRealistic Graphic NovelsDUEL by Jessixa BagleyTHE CUPCAKE DIARIES by Coco SimonPAWS by Nathan FairbairnART CLUB by Rashad DoucetBacklist Middle Grade to Read AloudTHE VANDERBEEKERS OF 1...
In this Booklist episode, Chrissie recommends 8 short middle grade books. Each book clocks in at ~200 pages or less, but appeals to kids ages 8-12.FEATURED BOOKSThe Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow by Elaine DimopoulosWedgie and Gizmo by Suzanne SelforsThe Sasquatch Escape by Suzanne SelforsThe Guardian Test by Christina SoontornvatWhatever After, Best Wishes, and Upside Down Magic by Sarah MlynowskiMarina and the Kraken by Lauren MagazinerThe Chaos Monster by Sayantani DasGuptaOnce...
In this Forecast episode, Chrissie shares the ten kidlit releases she is most looking forward to in March 2024. She also shares a speed round of ten more next-in-series that the kids in her library can't wait to read.FEATURED TITLES:Picture Books The Good Little Mermaid's Guide to Bedtime by Eija Sumner, out 3/5The Book That Can Read Your Mind by Marianna Coppo, out 3/12Spider in the Well by Jess Hannigan, out 3/19GraphicsDuck and Moose: Duck Moves In by Kirk Reedstrom, out 3/5The Great ...
In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares her favorite kidlit she read during February 2024.FEATURED BOOKSGraphic NovelsBreak by Kayla MillerPoppy and Sam and the Mole Mystery by CathonEllie in First Position by Brian Freschi and Elena TrioloThe Adventures of Invisible Boy by Doogie HornerInk Girls by Marieke NijkampBunny vs. Monkey by Jamie SmartSpirited: Day of the Living Liv by Liv LivingstonMiddle GradeThe Misfits by Lisa Yee and Dan SantatThe Curse of Eelgrass Bog by Mary ...
On this week's "Help! My kid needs a book!" episode, Chrissie responds to listener requests for funny books for kids.FEATURED TITLESFunny Picture Books to Read Aloud in StorytimeCHEZ BOB by Bob SheaLLAMA DESTROYS THE WORLD by Jonathan Stutzman, illustrated by Heather FoxFLUFFY MCWHISKERS, CUTENESS EXPLOSION by Stephen W. Martin, illustrated by Dan TavisARE YOU A CHEESEBURGER? by Monica ArnaldoKITTIES ON DINOSAURS by Michael SlackGREAT, NOW WE'VE GOT BARBARIANS by Jason Carter Eaton, illustrat...
In this Forecast episode, Chrissie shares the ten kidlit releases she is most looking forward to in Feburary 2024. She also shares a speed round of ten more next-in-series that the kids in her library can't wait to read.FEATURED TITLES:Picture BooksThe Door That Had Never Been Opened Before by Mrs. and Mr. MacLeod, out 2/6Lucky Duck by Greg Pizzoli, out 2/6The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn by Shawn Harris, out 2/6I Do Not Eat Children by Marcus Cutler, out 2/20Pretty Ugly by David Sedaris, out 2/2...
In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares the standout books she read during January 2024.This episode features 10 titles: 7 graphic novels, and 3 middle grade.FEATURED TITLESGraphicsA First Time for Everything by Dan SantatPoppy and Sam and the Leaf Thief by CathonStories of the Islands by Clar AngkasaThe Untimely Passing of Nicholas Fart by Josh CruteK Is in Trouble by Gary ClementAlterations by Ray XuLunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen PhamMiddle GradeThe Liars...
In this "My kid needs a book!" episode, Chrissie responds to 5 listener requests for kidlit they want more of in 2024.Middle Grade Novels in Verse:Alone by Megan E. FreemanMoo by Sharon CreechA Work in Progress by Jarrett LernerThe Deepest Breath by Megan GrehanSomething Like Home by Andrea Beatriz ArangoNonfiction for an 8 Year Old who likes learning about topics:Packing for Mars for Kids by Mary RoachYummy: A History of Desserts by Victoria Grace ElliottMelissa LaSalle's 2023 lis...
In today's booklist episode, Chrissie shares 8 favorite backlist picture books that can be described as dark, weird, and funny.FEATURED TITLES: DARK // WEIRD // FUNNYThe Barnabus Project by the Fan BrothersFortunately by Remy CharlipThe Great Zapfino by Mac Barnett and Marla FrazeeHow Dinosaurs Went Extinct by Ame Dyckman and Jennifer HarneyThe Incredible Book-Eating Boy by Oliver JeffersThe Pineapple Princess by Sabina HahnPokko and the Drum by Matthew ForsytheThe Rock from the Sk...
In this deep dive episode, Chrissie shares what she wants more of in kidlit in 2024.Resources mentioned on the show:ALA Newbery Terms & CriteriaMoonbow: A Conversation with Jon KlassenBooks mentioned on the show:The Skull by Jon KlassenMaurice by Jessixa BagleyDinosaurs Don't Exist by Mark JanssenWhat If One Day by Bruce HandyThe Rock from the Sky by Jon KlassenCarol and the Pickle-Toad by Esme ShapiroPineapple Princess by Sabina HahnTumble by Adriana Hernandez BergstromFungi G...
It's here! It's time to share my favorite reads of 2023.In this episode, Chrissie shares her 10 favorite kids nonfiction books and 10 favorite grown-up reads of 2023.FEATURED BOOKS:Kids NonfictionANIMALS IN PANTS by Suzy Levinson, illustrated by Kevin and Kristen HowdeshellBUTT OR FACE? A HILARIOUS GUESSING GAME BOOK FOR KIDS by Kari LaVelleFUNGI GROW by Maria Gianferrari, illustrated by Diana SudykaGOOD BOOKS FOR BAD CHILDREN by Beth Kephart, illustrated by Chloe Bristol READY, SET, RUN...
It's here! It's time to share my favorite reads of 2023.In this episode, Chrissie shares her 8 favorite middle grade books and 10 favorite graphic novels of the year.FEATURED BOOKS:Middle GradeTHE BOOK THAT NO ONE WANTED TO READ by Richard Ayoade and art by Tor FreemanFIREFLY SUMMER by Morgan MatsonFOREVER TWELVE by Stacy McAnultyTHE REMARKABLE RESCUE AT MILKWEED MEADOW by Elaine Dimopoulos and art by Doug SalatiREMEMBER US by Jacqueline WoodsonSIMON SORT OF SAYS by Erin BowTHE WIDELY UNKNOWN...
It's here! It's time to share my favorite reads of 2023.In this episode, Chrissie shares her 10 favorite picture books and 4 favorite short chapter books of the year.FEATURED BOOKS:Picture Books100 MIGHTY DRAGONS ALL NAMED BROCCOLI by David LaRochelle and Lian ChoDIM SUM PALACE by X. FangDINOSAURS DON'T EXIST by Mark JanssenEVERGREEN by Matthew CordellHOW DOES SANTA GO DOWN THE CHIMNEY? by Mac Barnett and Jon KlassenINVISIBLE THINGS by Andy J. Pizza and Sophie MillerSTICKLER LOVES THE WORLD b...
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