Book Delight with Chrissie Wright Chrissie M. Wright
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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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Ep 41 - Kidlit's Grown-Up Problem (And What To Do About It)
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...
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Ep 40 - May Forecast
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 ...
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Ep 39 - Reading Raves - April 2024
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...
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Ep 38 - Booklist - Tortured Poets Department Songs as Kidlit
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...
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Ep 37 - Booklist - Top 7 Favorite Mac Barnett Books to Read Aloud
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...
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Ep 36 - April Forecast - 10 Most Anticipated Kidlit Books Releasing in April 2024
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...