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:

1. Mercenary page turns
2. Unmentioned mischief
3. Covers designed for kids not grown-ups (especially the back)
4. Books from small presses and kidlit in translation

RESOURCES AND BOOKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

• "Goodnight Moon" on Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen's Substack, Looking at Picture Books
• Guess Again by Mac Barnett
• Mr. S. by Monica Arnaldo
• A Day with Mousse by Claire Lebourg
• A Sleepless Night by Micaela Chirif

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