74 episodes
Book Delight with Chrissie Wright Chrissie M. Wright
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- Kids & Family
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 45 - 10 Things That Saved My Life in the Library This Year
In today's episode, Chrissie share 10 things that saved her life in the library this year. Listen for reflections on:Mindful minute using the Headspace appRead aloud ruthlessnessPlus plus blocksDeciding once about what to colorBook tastingsWeedingLibrary LeadersBook repair10 minute teacher walksBe 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 ...
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Ep 44 - Summer Reading Vibe Check
In this bite-size deep dive episode, Chrissie shares some quick reflections on what really matters in summer reading this year.Want more tactics and research to support your reflections on summer reading? Check out Episode 2 of the show, Chrissie's Summer Reading Manifesto.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 libraryc...
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Ep 43 - June Forecast - 10 most anticipated kidlit books releasing in June 2024
In this Forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing the 10 kidlit books releasing in June 2024 that she is most excited for.FEATURED BOOKSPicture BooksAre You Small? by Mo Willems (6/10)The First Week of School by Drew Beckmeyer (6/25)Early ReaderLittle Shrew by Akiko Miyakoshi (6/4)Short ChapterAva Lin, Best Friend! by Vicky Fang (6/4)Bibsy Cross and the Bad Apple by Liz Garton Scanlon, illustrated by Dung Ho (6/11)Middle GradeThey Call Me No Sam! by Drew Daywalt, illustrated by Mike Lowery (...
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Ep 42 - Reading Raves - May 2024
In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares the best kidlit she read during the month of May.FEATURED BOOKSShort Chapter BooksMadame Badobedah and the Old Bones by Sophie Dahl, illustrated by Lauren O'HaraMonday: Into the Cave of Thieves by Ralph Lazar, illustrated by Lisa SwerlingGraphic NovelsThe Egg Incident by Ziggy HanaorLost and Found: Based on a True Story by Mei YuWires Crossed by Beth Fantaskey, illustrated by Oneill JonesMiddle GradeMission Manhattan by James PontiFinding Bear by...
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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 ...