Book Delight with Chrissie Wright
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.)
Episodes
109 episodes
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, illustr...
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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, visit
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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 interactive drawin...
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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 ...
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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 McLaughlinC...
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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 talkers
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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:
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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 Ru...
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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 Jenn...
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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 back)Books f...
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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...
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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 getting a peek behind the paywall. If...
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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 G...
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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 defined as highly illustrated fiction n...
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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 Cherry Hall
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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, ...
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Ep 64 - Help! My kid needs a book! - Answering listener requests for books to gift this holiday season
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 AwanSu...
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Ep 63 - Pep Talk - thinking beyond "level" when considering books for our kids
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 Instagra...
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Ep 62 - November Forecast - 7 kidlit new releases you should know about
In today's Forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing the 7 kidlit books releasing in November 2024 that she is most excited about.Picture BookRocket Puppies by William Joyce (11/5)Short Chapter...
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Ep 61 - Reading Raves - October 2024, featuring 9 kidlit titles you should know about
In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares 9 kidlit books she read and loved during the month of October.FEATURED TITLESShort Chapter BooksThe Woofmore Is Not Haunted by Lori Haskins Houran and Do...
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Ep 60 - Booklist - 10 Books That Made Me
In this booklist episode, Chrissie shares 10 books she read as a child that had a formative impact on her as a reader.FEATURED BOOKSPicture BooksEloise by Kay ThompsonWilfrid Gordon McDon...
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Ep 59 - October Forecast - 8 new books for children releasing in October 2024
In this Forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing 8 new release books for kids that she's excited about.FEATURED TITLESPicture BooksMr. Lepron's Mystery Soup by Giovanna Zobali, illustrated by Mariachiara...
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Ep 58 - Reading Raves - September 2024
In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares 10 standout children's books she read during the month of September.Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
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