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.)
Book Delight with Chrissie Wright
Ep 42 - Reading Raves - May 2024
In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares the best kidlit she read during the month of May.
FEATURED BOOKS
Short Chapter Books
- Madame Badobedah and the Old Bones by Sophie Dahl, illustrated by Lauren O'Hara
- Monday: Into the Cave of Thieves by Ralph Lazar, illustrated by Lisa Swerling
Graphic Novels
- The Egg Incident by Ziggy Hanaor
- Lost and Found: Based on a True Story by Mei Yu
- Wires Crossed by Beth Fantaskey, illustrated by Oneill Jones
Middle Grade
- Mission Manhattan by James Ponti
- Finding Bear by Hannah Gold
- The Underdogs of Upson Downs by Craig Silvey
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