Book Delight with Chrissie Wright

In this episode, Chrissie shares 10 books for kids releasing in May 2025 that she is looking forward to, as well as an update about the podcast. UPDATE: BOOK DELIGHT PODCAST IS ON HIATUS.  Chrissie is taking a break to pursue other projects. At the end of summer, she will consider whether to continue the show's hiatus or start making new episodes. In the meantime, be sure to subscribe to Chri...

In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie is sharing 8 books for kids she read and loved in April, 2025 Featured Titles GRAPHIC NOVELS Barnacle Bay by Jana Curll Big Jim Begins by Dav Pilkey Looshkin: Honk if You See It by Jamie Smart Newsroom Nonsense by Jess Smart Smiley MIDDLE GRADE AUDIOBOOKS Pippi Longstocking and  Pippi Goes On Board by Astrid Lindgren, narrated by Sutton Foster Tales of a Fou...

In this episode, Chrissie is sharing some favorites from 2025 so far. FEATURED TITLES: Kidlit The Teeny Weeny Unicorn's Great Big Wish by Shawn Harris Let's Be Bees by Shawn Harris Astro by Manuel Marsol Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement Hurd Cassi and the House of Memories by Dean Stuart Audio :  Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and  Fudge series by Judy Blume...

In this Forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing 10 kidlit books releasing in April 2025 that she is looking forward to. FEATURED TITLES Picture Books Earl and Worm: The Bad Idea by Greg Pizzoli (4/1) Oh, Carrots! by Mariajo Ilustrajo (4/1) Warm and Fuzzy by Scott Rothman, illustrated by Brian Won (4/15) Just One Wave   by Travis Jonker (4/15) The Bear Out There by Jess Hannigan (4/29) Graphic Novels...

In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares 10 books for kids she read in March 2025 and recommends. FEATURED TITLES Short Chapter Books Unicornia: Learning to Fly by Ana Punset, illustrated by Diana Vicedo Eliza and the Flower Fairies by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Lenny Wen Bulldozer's Big Rescue by Elise Broach, illustrated by Kelly Murphy Troop Esme  by Lourdes Heuer, illustrated by...

In this episode, Chrissie shares her take on how children's publishing feels right now vs. how it should be To access the full essay including graphics of the Venn diagrams described in this episode, visit Chrissie Writes on Substack . Also mentioned in the epsiode: David Sedaris discussing picture books and lessons Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. You can foll...

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 video Consider the endpapers of the visit Play interactive drawing games Share real-life artifacts from the creative life Check out Chrissie's Substack post all about author visits, featuring her best tips and tricks for planning and hosting....

In this forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing 10 books for kids releasing in March 2025 that she is looking forward to. FEATURED TITLES Picture Books Papilio by Ben Clanton, Andy Chou Musser, and Corey Tabor (out 3/4) The Teeny Weeny Unicorn's Great Big Wish by Shawn Harris (out 3/4) Who Ate Steve by Kate Hindley, illustrated by Susannah Lloyed (out 3/11) Stalactite and Stalagmite by Drew Bec...

In this reading raves episode, Chrissie is sharing her favorite kidlit that she read during February 2025. Featured Titles GRAPHIC NOVELS Alan, King of the Universe by Tom McLaughlin Casey's Cases: The Mysterious New Girl by Kay Healy How to Draw a Secret by Cindy Chang Jazzy the Witch in Broom Doom by Jessixa Bagley Mixed-Up by Kami Garcia Operation Cover-Up by Tate Godwin MIDDLE GRADE Scatt...

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 sheriffs Shelf talkers Shelf shout-outs Author chats Window art Kid librarian of the week Quote of the week Display curation Author visit art Shelf talker refresh (questionable books) Resources mentioned in the e...

In this Deep Dive episode, Chrissie shares a week by week look at a weird books unit with 4th and 5th grade students in the library. Resources Mentioned on the Show: "Let the Kids Get Weird" by Janet Manely on LitHub "Goodnight Moon" on Looking at Picture Books Substack by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen  Mac Barnett on NPR: "Are picture books undervalued? This new ambassador...

In this Forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing 10 books for kids releasing in February, 2025 that she is looking forward to. FEATURED TITLES Picture Book Caboose by Travis Jonker, illustrated by Ruth Chan (2/4) Let's Be Bees by Shawn Harris (2/11) Every Monday Mabel by Jashar Awan (2/25) Shark Girl by Kate Beaton (2/25) Graphic Novels How to Draw a Secret  by Cindy Chang (2/4) Saphie the One-E...

In this Reading Raves, Chrissie shares her favorite kidlit she read during January, 2025.  FEATURED TITLES: Katrina Hyena, Stand-Up Comedian by Sophie Kohn Pencil and Eraser by Jenny Alvarado Super Magic Boy: I Am a Space Tiger  by Jarod Rosello The Secret of Danger Point by Kim Dwinell Looshkin: The Maddest Cat in the World by Jamie Smart Wildflower Emily: A Story About Young Emily Dickinson by L...

In this episode, Chrissie is sharing 4 things she'd like to encounter more of in kidlit this year: Mercenary page turns Unmentioned mischief Covers designed for kids not grown-ups (especially the back) 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 Bo...

In this Forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing 10 books for kids releasing in January 2025 that she is excited about. Featured Titles PICTURE BOOKS / EARLY READERS Struwwelpeter by Heinrich Hoffman The Great Antonio by Elise Gravel The Interpreter by  Olivia Abtahi, illustrated by Monica Arnaldo SHORT CHAPTER BOOKS Gabby Torres Gets a Billion Followers by Angela Dominguez Willow's Woods  by Su...

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 you enjoy this episode, visit librarychrissie.substack.com to become a paid subscriber and receive this episode at the end of every month.

Welcome back to Favorites Month! This week, Chrissie is sharing her favorite graphic novels of 2024. FEATURED TITLES Realistic Crowd Pleasers: Let's Go, Coco! by Coco Fox The New Girl by Cassandra Calin Carving new ground in kidlit... Dear Dad: Growing Up with a Parent in Prison -- and How We Stay in Touch by Jay Jay Patton with Kiara Valdex, illustrated by Markia Jenai Pearl by Sherri L. Smi...

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 narratives told across chapters in under 200 pages. Featured Titles A Day with Mousse   by Claire Lebourg, translated by Sophie Lewis Beti and the Little Round...

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 Titles A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall   by Jasmine Warga Boy 2.0 by Tracey Baptiste Read At Your Own Risk by Remy Lai The Curse of Eelgrass Bog by Mary Averling The House with a Dragon In It by Nick Lake, illustrated by Emil...

In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares eight great books for kids that she read this month. FEATURED TITLES Short Chapter Books Frank and the Big Mistake by Martha Brockenbrough, illustrated by Jon Lau Loose Threads   by Isol, translated Lawrence Schimel Graphic Novels Detective Beans: and the Case of the Missing Hat by Li Chen Pearl by Sherri L. Smith, illustrated by Christine Norrie The...

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 Awan Super Magic Boy: I am a Dinosaur   and  Super Magic Boy: I Am a Space Tiger   by Jarod Rosello Rabbit and Bear series by Julian Gough, illustrated by Jim Field Just One Flake by Travis Jonker The House with...

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 Instagram @bookdelightpod , follow Chrissie on Instagram @librarychrissie, and subscribe to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com . If you...

In today's Forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing the 7 kidlit books releasing in November 2024 that she is most excited about. Picture Book Rocket Puppies by William Joyce (11/5) Short Chapter Books Drag and Rex: Sweet and Silly by Susan Lubner, illustrated by Blythe Russo (11/5) Frank and the Big Mistake by Martha Brockenbrough, illustrated by Jon Lau (11/12) Graphics Gnome and Rat: First Sn...

In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares 9 kidlit books she read and loved during the month of October. FEATURED TITLES Short Chapter Books The Woofmore Is Not Haunted by Lori Haskins Houran and Donna Gephart, illustrated by Josh Cleland Drag and Rex: Sweet and Silly by Susan Lubner, illustrated by Blythe Russo A Day with Mousse by Claire Lebourg Beti and the Little Round House by Atinkuke,...

In this booklist episode, Chrissie shares 10 books she read as a child that had a formative impact on her as a reader. FEATURED BOOKS Picture Books Eloise by Kay Thompson Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox, illustrated by Julie Vivas Grandfather Twilight by Barbara Berger Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present by Charlotte Zolotow, illustrated by Maurice Sendak The Wolf's Chicken Stew by...