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.)
Episodes
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Ep 71 - Deep Dive - Chrissie's 2025 Kidlit Wishlist
In this episode, Chrissie is sharing 4 things she'd like to encounter more of in kidlit this year:Mercenary page turnsUnmentioned mischiefCovers designed for kids not grown-ups (especially the back)Books f...
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Ep 70 - January Forecast - 10 books for kids releasing in January 2025
In this Forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing 10 books for kids releasing in January 2025 that she is excited about.Featured TitlesPICTURE BOOKS / EARLY READERSStruwwelpeter by Heinrich...
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Ep 69 - Bonus - December Read Alouds, Ranked
In this bonus episode, Chrissie is sharing everything she read aloud in the library in December and what she thought.These monthly episodes are a perk for paid subscribers on Substack. Today, you're getting a peek behind the paywall. If...
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Ep 68 - Favorite Kidlit of 2024 - Graphic Novels
Welcome back to Favorites Month! This week, Chrissie is sharing her favorite graphic novels of 2024.FEATURED TITLESRealistic Crowd Pleasers:Let's Go, Coco! by Coco FoxThe New G...
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Ep 67 - Kidlit Favorites of 2024 - Short Chapter Books
Welcome to Favorites Month! Each week in December, Chrissie is sharing a category of her favorite kidlit of 2024. This week, we're talking short chapter books.On this show, short chapter books are defined as highly illustrated fiction n...
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Ep 66 - Kidlit Favorites of 2024 - Middle Grade
Welcome to Favorites Month! Each week in December, Chrissie will share a category of her favorite kidlit of 2024. This week, we're talking middle grade.Featured TitlesA Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall
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Ep 65 - Reading Raves - 8 great books for kids that Chrissie read during Novembe 2024
In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares eight great books for kids that she read this month.FEATURED TITLESShort Chapter BooksFrank and the Big Mistake by Martha Brockenbrough, ...
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Ep 64 - Help! My kid needs a book! - Answering listener requests for books to gift this holiday season
In this "Help! My kid needs a book!" episode, Chrissie is answering 5 listener requests for books to gift to kids this holiday season.FEATURED TITLES:Towed by Toad by Jashar AwanSu...
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Ep 63 - Pep Talk - thinking beyond "level" when considering books for our kids
In today's mini pep talk episode, Chrissie shares some questions for you to consider when connecting your kids to their next right book.Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. You can follow the show on Instagra...
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Ep 62 - November Forecast - 7 kidlit new releases you should know about
In today's Forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing the 7 kidlit books releasing in November 2024 that she is most excited about.Picture BookRocket Puppies by William Joyce (11/5)Short Chapter...
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Ep 61 - Reading Raves - October 2024, featuring 9 kidlit titles you should know about
In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares 9 kidlit books she read and loved during the month of October.FEATURED TITLESShort Chapter BooksThe Woofmore Is Not Haunted by Lori Haskins Houran and Do...
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Ep 60 - Booklist - 10 Books That Made Me
In this booklist episode, Chrissie shares 10 books she read as a child that had a formative impact on her as a reader.FEATURED BOOKSPicture BooksEloise by Kay ThompsonWilfrid Gordon McDon...
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Ep 59 - October Forecast - 8 new books for children releasing in October 2024
In this Forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing 8 new release books for kids that she's excited about.FEATURED TITLESPicture BooksMr. Lepron's Mystery Soup by Giovanna Zobali, illustrated by Mariachiara...
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Ep 58 - Reading Raves - September 2024
In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares 10 standout children's books she read during the month of September.Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
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Ep 57 - Deep Dive - What it means for kid readers to be brilliant consumers of great art
In this deep dive episode, Chrissie shares reflections on what it means for kid readers to be brilliant consumers of great art.Video mentioned in the episode:Mac Ba...
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Ep 56 - Deep Dive - 6 ways picture books can give kid readers agency on the page
In this deep dive episode, Chrissie shares 6 ways picture books can give kid readers agency on the page:The Far Side fast forwardWords vs. picturesThe "I made you blink..."The sound partyThe "Oh n...
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Ep 55 - September Forecast - 10 most anticipated children's books releasing in September
In this Forecast episode, Chrissie shares the ten kidlit books releasing during September 2024 that she is most looking forward to.FEATURED TITLES:Picture Books:Attack of the Scones by Josh Funk and B...
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Ep 54 - Reading Raves - August 2024
In today's reading raves episode, Chrissie is sharing the kidlit books she read and loved during August 2024.FEATURED BOOKSShort Chapter BooksThe Verts by Delphine DurandCatwings...
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Ep 53 - Library Life - 5 small things I'm looking forward to trying in the library this year
In this Library Life episode, Chrissie is sharing 5 small things she's looking forward to trying in her elementary school library this year:Chrissie's Five Small Things:Weekly routine with the AAC boardWeekly...
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Ep 52 - August Forecast - 10 most-anticipated children's books releasing in August 2024
In this Forecast episode, Chrissie shares the 10 kidlit books releasing during August 2024 that she is most looking forward to.FEATURED TITLESPicture BooksMas. Menos! by Rhode Montijo (8/6)
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Ep 51 - Reading Raves - the best books I read in July 2024
In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares her favorite kidlit she read during July 2024.FEATURED TITLESShort Chapter BooksWelcome to Scare School by Jarrett LernerMiddle ...
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Ep 50 - Deep Dive - What makes a picture book "work?"
On today's Deep Dive, Chrissie is answering one of the questions she is most frequently asked: what makes a picture book "work?"In the episode, she describes a picture book matrix measuring axes of how didactic a book is and how much ag...
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Ep 49 - Booklist - My 10 Favorite Read-Alouds in the Library Last Year
In this Booklist episode, Chrissie shares her 10 favorite read alouds from the library last school year.**NOTE: There are audio quality issues with this episode. Chrissie needs a new microphone, but she wasn't aware of the issue with th...
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