Book Delight with Chrissie Wright

This month, we're exploring all things audiobooks. In this booklist episode, Chrissie shares recommendations of 6 middle grade adventure stories that are especially awesome on audio. Featured titles: MY READING ADVENTURES by Anne Bogel THE LAST BEEKEEPER by Pablo Cartaya COG by Greg Van Eekhout FENRIS AND MOTT by Greg Van Eekhout THE ADVENTURES OF A GIRL CALLED BICYCLE by Christina Uss A FEW...

In this episode, Chrissie shares 9 books she read and loved in the month of August. Books discussed in the episode: Middle Grade WHEN SEA BECOMES SKY by Gillian McDunn REMEMBER US by Jacqueline Woodson (out 10/10) THE CLACKITY and THE NIGHTHOUSE KEEPER (out 10/17) by Lora Senf Graphic Novels SAVING CHUPIE by Amparo Ortiz EERIE TALES FROM THE SCHOOL OF SCREAMS by Graham Annable MISFIT MANSION by Ka...

In this episode, Chrissie responds to 5 listener request for graphic novel recommendations. Books discussed in the episode: Comics for a First Grader REGGIE: KID PENGUIN by Jen de Oliveira SIR LADYBUG series by Corey Tabor THE WOLF SUIT by Sid Sharp Comics for a Second Grade Class MR. WOLF's CLASS by Aron Nels Steinke GNOME AND RAT by Lauren Stohler DONUT FEED THE SQUIRRELS series by Mika Son...

In this deep dive episode, Chrissie shares her journey to falling in love with middle grade graphic novels and gives six reasons why graphics are great. Graphic novels build… Robust vocabulary. Empathy. Reading stamina. Comprehension. A sense of accomplishment. FUN! Resources  mentioned in the show: Jarrett Lerner poster about vocabulary in graphic novels “Let Your Child Read Graphic Novels” by Ni...

In this booklist episode, hear about middle grade graphic novels that are big on humor and bring a chaotic plot that keeps kids coming back for more. FEATURED TITLES: GERONIMO STILTON graphic novels by Tom Angleberger (4 books) TWO-HEADED CHICKEN by Tom Angleberger (2 books) THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE ATE PIZZA by Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris (2 books) OTTO: A PALINDRAMA by Jon Agee THE HUNGER HEROES...

In this reading raves episode, Chrissie shares her 10 favorite kidlit books she read in July. Books and resources mentioned on the show: THE SKULL by Jon Klassen HALF MOON SUMMER by Elaine Vickers THE REMARKABLE RESCUE AT MILKWEED MEADOW by Elaine Dimopolous FOREVER TWELVE by Stacy McAnulty LO AND BEHOLD by Wendy Mass DOGMAN and CAT KID COMIC CLUB by Dav Pilkey Dav Pilkey at the National Book Fest...

In this "Help! My kid needs a book!" episode, Chrissie responds to 3 listener requests:  Funny early readers  Gentle mysteries Tween summerween (middle grade horror) See below for all books mentioned in the episode. EARLY READERS: SEE THE CAT series by David LaRochelle (3 books) HI, JACK! series by Mac Barnett (8 books) Ready to Read Graphics from Simon Kids FIGGY AND BOONE by Janee Tras...

In this deep dive episode, hear Chrissie's summer reading manifesto: the things she wishes all grown-ups knew about summer reading. CHRISSIE'S SUMMER READING MANIFESTO: All reading is good reading. Say yes to graphics. Audiobooks are awesome. Positive reading experiences are king. Go for volume. FEATURED RESOURCES Printable poster about complex vocabulary in graphics from Jarrett Lerner...

In this bonus episode, hear about 3 picture books and 3 chapter books from 2023 (so far) that stand out from the crowd. FEATURED TITLES Picture Books: EVERGREEN by Matthew Cordell CHESTER VAN CHIME WHO FORGOT HOW TO RHYME by Avery Monson THE BOY WHO TRIED TO SHRINK HIS NAME by Sandhya Parappukkaran Short Chapter Books: BEAR & BIRD by Jarvis HENRY, LIKE ALWAYS by Jenn Bailey SEARCH FOR A GIANT...

In this booklist episode, hear about Chrissie's ten favorite middle grade books of 2023 so far. FEATURED TITLES Graphic Novels: LITTLE MONARCHS by Jonathan Case SAVING SORYA by Jeet Zdung and Trang Nguyen SISTERS OF THE MIST by Marlyn Spaaij WIZKIT by Tanya J. Scott Audiobooks: EVERYTHING SAD IS UNTRUE by Daniel Nayeri IVELIZ EXPLAINS IT ALL by Andrea Beatriz Arongo @andreabeatrizarongo on in...

Welcome to the podcast where readers can be all kinds of ways, and books really are magic. In this trailer, meet your host: Chrissie. Chrissie is an elementary Teacher-Librarian in the Pacific Northwest.  On this show, you can look forward to four kinds of regular epsiodes: Booklists Topical deep dives "Help! My kid needs a book!" recommendation & advice episodes Reading rave episode...

In this book talk bonus episode, Jerry Craft shares three recent kidlit books he loves: ALMOST AMERICAN GIRL by Robin Ha DEAR JUSTICE LEAGUE and DEAR SUPER-VILLAINS by Michael Northrop OCTOPUS STEW by Eric Velasquez Note that this episode was recorded in Spring 2021, but is being released in March 2022. You can learn more about Jerry's work on his website at jerrycraft.com . You can connect w...

In this episode, Newbery Medal winning author/illustrator Jerry Craft takes us on a deep dive behind the creation of NEW KID and CLASS ACT.  Note that this episode was recorded in Spring 2021, but is being released in February 2022. You can learn more about Jerry's work on his website at jerrycraft.com . You can connect with him on Twitter @JerryCraft , and on Instagram @JerryCraft . You can...

In this book talk bonus episode, Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey share four recent kidlit books they love. Their recommendations focus on work by collaborator teams who have released amazing picture books this year: A POLAR BEAR IN THE SNOW by Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris THE BARNABUS PROJECT by the Fan Brothers LIFT by Minh Le and Dan Santat MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD by Matt de la Pena and Christian Ro...

In this episode, author/illustrator team Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey tell us about: How they work together as a creative team. How they get ideas and elaborate on their ideas. How they decide what to include in the words vs. what to include in the pictures in order to convey their story. How they revise. During the speed round at the end of the episode, Jerome and Jarrett tell us about feelings th...

In this book talk bonus episode, Kyle Lukoff shares three recent kidlit books he loves: I TALK LIKE A RIVER by Jordan Scott and Sydney Smith FIGHTING WORDS by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley THE ONLY BLACK GIRLS IN TOWN by Brandy Colbert You can learn more about Kyle's work on his website at kylelukoff.com . You can connect with him on Twitter @Shekels_Library . You can support independent bookstor...

In this episode, author Kyle Lukoff tells us about: How he gets ideas and elaborates on his ideas. How he adds character thoughts, feelings, and actions to his stories. How he revises. During the speed round at the end of the episode, Kyle tells us about feelings he has while writing, his writing spot, and places he thinks about his writing. You can learn more about Kyle's work on his website...

In this book talk bonus episode, Saadia shares three recent kidlit books she loves: THE NEXT PRESIDENT by Kate Messner and Adam Rex THE ARABIC QUILT by Aya Khalil and Anait Semirdzhyan YOUR NAME IS A SONG by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow You can learn more about Saadia's work on her website at saadiafaruqi.com . You can connect with her on Instagram @SaadiaFaruqi and on Twitter @SaadiaFaruqi . Yo...

In this episode, author Saadia Faruqi tells us about: How she gets ideas and elaborates on her ideas. How she adds details to describe. How she revises. How she collaborated with co-author Laura Shovan to write A PLACE AT THE TABLE During the speed round at the end of the episode, Saadia tells us about feelings she has while writing, her writing spot, and places she thinks about her writing. You c...

In this book talk bonus episode, Traci shares three recent kidlit bs she loves: WHEN WE ARE KIND by Monique Gray Smith and Nicole Neidhardt THE WORLD'S POOREST PRESIDENT SPEAKS OUT by Yoshimi Kosaba and Gaku Nakagawa THE RELUCTANT STORYTELLER by Art Coulson and Roy Boney, Jr., with Traci Sorell You can learn more about Traci's work on her website at tracisorell.com . You can connect with...

In this episode, author Traci Sorell tells us about: How she gets ideas and elaborates on her ideas. How she adds details to describe. How she revises. During the speed round at the end of the episode, Traci tells us about feelings she has while writing, her writing spot, and places she thinks about her writing. You can learn more about Traci's work on her website at tracisorell.com . You can...

In this book talk bonus episode, Mariahadessa shares three recent kidlit releases she loves: MELENA'S JUBILEE written by Zetta Elliott and illustrated by Aaron Boyd THE OLD TRUCK by Jarrett Pumphrey and Jerome Pumphrey MY FEET ARE LAUGHING by Lissette Norman CHIRRI AND CHIRRA written by Kayla Doi and illustrated by Yuki Kaneko SACHIKO MEANS HAPPINESS written by Kimiko Sakai and illustrated by...

In this episode, author and poet Mariahadessa Ekere Talle tells us about: How she gets ideas and elaborates on her ideas. How she adds details to describe. How she revises. During the speed round at the end of the episode, Mariahadessa tells us about feelings she has while writing, her writing spot, and places she thinks about her writing. You can learn more about Mariahadessa's work on her w...

In this episode, I share: Routines and charts to set up before using Author Visits Podcast with your students. 5 ways to use the podcast with your class across 5 days: Day 1: Introduce Day 2: Listen & Notice Day 3: Try It Out Day 4: Connect Day 5: Writers Are Readers Follow the show on Instagram @authorvisitspod to see pictures of some of the charts  mentioned in the show. Thank you for listen...

In this episode, I share: How the Author Visits Podcast can complement your core writing curriculum, and How the Author Visits Podcast connects to and builds on Common Core writing standards. Thank you for listening to the show. You can connect with host Chrissie Wright on Instagram @chrissiemwright and on Twitter @chrissiemwright , and follow the show on Instagram @authorvisitspod .