
Book Delight with Chrissie Wright
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.)
Podcasting since 2020 • 108 episodes
Book Delight with Chrissie Wright
Latest Episodes
Ep 79 - On children's publishing right now
In this episode, Chrissie shares her take on how children's publishing feels right now vs. how it should beTo access the full essay including graphics of the Venn diagrams described in this episode, visit
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Ep 78 - Library Life - 4 ways authors can supercharge school visits
In this Library Life episode, Chrissie is sharing 4 ways that authors Ben Clanton and Andy Chou Musser supercharge their school visits:Make a pre-game videoConsider the endpapers of the visitPlay interactive drawin...
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Ep 77 - March Forecast - 10 books for kids to look forward to releasing in March 2025
In this forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing 10 books for kids releasing in March 2025 that she is looking forward to.FEATURED TITLESPicture BooksPapilio by Ben Clanton, Andy Chou Musser, and ...
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Ep 76 - Reading Raves - February 2025
In this reading raves episode, Chrissie is sharing her favorite kidlit that she read during February 2025.Featured TitlesGRAPHIC NOVELSAlan, King of the Universe by Tom McLaughlinC...
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19:46

Ep 75 - Library Life - 10 ways for library leaders to boost agency and book joy in the library
In this library life episode, Chrissie is sharing ideas from her library leaders program with fifth graders.10 ways for library leaders to boost agency and book joy in the library:Shelf sheriffsShelf talkers
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