Book Delight with Chrissie Wright
Chrissie M. Wright
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About This Podcast
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 84 - May forecast (kind of) and an update about the show
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…
Ep 83 - Reading Raves - April 2025
In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie is sharing 8 books for kids she read and loved in April, 2025Featured TitlesGRAPHIC NOVELSBarnacle Bay by Jana CurllBig Jim Begins by Dav PilkeyLooshkin: Honk…
Ep 82 - Q1 MVPs - Standout books, audiobooks, and cookbooks from 2025 (so far)
In this episode, Chrissie is sharing some favorites from 2025 so far.FEATURED TITLES:KidlitThe Teeny Weeny Unicorn's Great Big Wish by Shawn HarrisLet's Be Bees by Shawn HarrisAstro by Manuel…
Ep 81 - April Forecast - 10 kidlit books releasing in April 2025
In this Forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing 10 kidlit books releasing in April 2025 that she is looking forward to.FEATURED TITLESPicture BooksEarl and Worm: The Bad Idea by Greg Pizzoli (4/1)Oh,…
Ep 80 - Reading Raves - March 2025
In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares 10 books for kids she read in March 2025 and recommends.FEATURED TITLESShort Chapter BooksUnicornia: Learning to Fly by Ana Punset, illustrated by Diana…
Ep 79 - On children's publishing right now
In this episode, Chrissie shares her take on how children's publishing feels right now vs. how it should beTo access the full essay including graphics of the Venn diagrams described in this episode,…
Ep 78 - Library Life - 4 ways authors can supercharge school visits
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 videoConsider the endpapers of the visitPlay…
Ep 77 - March Forecast - 10 books for kids to look forward to releasing in March 2025
In this forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing 10 books for kids releasing in March 2025 that she is looking forward to.FEATURED TITLESPicture BooksPapilio by Ben Clanton, Andy Chou Musser, and Corey…
Ep 76 - Reading Raves - February 2025
In this reading raves episode, Chrissie is sharing her favorite kidlit that she read during February 2025.Featured TitlesGRAPHIC NOVELSAlan, King of the Universe by Tom McLaughlinCasey's Cases: The…
Ep 75 - Library Life - 10 ways for library leaders to boost agency and book joy in the library
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 sheriffsShelf…
Ep 74 - Deep Dive - Reading weird books with 4th & 5th graders in the library
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…
Ep 73 - February Forecast - 10 kidlit books to look forward to
In this Forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing 10 books for kids releasing in February, 2025 that she is looking forward to.FEATURED TITLESPicture BookCaboose by Travis Jonker, illustrated by Ruth…
Ep 72 - Reading Raves (January 2025) - 7 kidlit books you should know about
In this Reading Raves, Chrissie shares her favorite kidlit she read during January, 2025. FEATURED TITLES:Katrina Hyena, Stand-Up Comedian by Sophie KohnPencil and Eraser by Jenny AlvaradoSuper Magic…
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:Mercenary page turnsUnmentioned mischiefCovers designed for kids not grown-ups (especially the…
Ep 70 - January Forecast - 10 books for kids releasing in January 2025
In this Forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing 10 books for kids releasing in January 2025 that she is excited about.Featured TitlesPICTURE BOOKS / EARLY READERSStruwwelpeter by Heinrich HoffmanThe…
Ep 69 - Bonus - December Read Alouds, Ranked
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…
Ep 68 - Favorite Kidlit of 2024 - Graphic Novels
Welcome back to Favorites Month! This week, Chrissie is sharing her favorite graphic novels of 2024.FEATURED TITLESRealistic Crowd Pleasers:Let's Go, Coco! by Coco FoxThe New Girl by Cassandra…
Ep 67 - Kidlit Favorites of 2024 - Short Chapter Books
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…
Ep 66 - Kidlit Favorites of 2024 - Middle Grade
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 TitlesA Strange Thing Happened in…
Ep 65 - Reading Raves - 8 great books for kids that Chrissie read during Novembe 2024
In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares eight great books for kids that she read this month.FEATURED TITLESShort Chapter BooksFrank and the Big Mistake by Martha Brockenbrough, illustrated by…
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Book Delight with Chrissie Wright has published 113 episodes since August 2020, covering topics in Arts, Books.
Book Delight with Chrissie Wright is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 17m.
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