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 43 - June Forecast - 10 most anticipated kidlit books releasing in June 2024
In this Forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing the 10 kidlit books releasing in June 2024 that she is most excited for.
FEATURED BOOKS
Picture Books
- Are You Small? by Mo Willems (6/10)
- The First Week of School by Drew Beckmeyer (6/25)
Early Reader
- Little Shrew by Akiko Miyakoshi (6/4)
Short Chapter
- Ava Lin, Best Friend! by Vicky Fang (6/4)
- Bibsy Cross and the Bad Apple by Liz Garton Scanlon, illustrated by Dung Ho (6/11)
Middle Grade
- They Call Me No Sam! by Drew Daywalt, illustrated by Mike Lowery (6/4)
- Perry Homer Ruins Everything by Beth Vrabel (6/18)
- Ratty by Suzanne Selfors, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu (6/18)
Graphics
- Reggie: Penguin in Charge by Jen de Oliveira (6/4)
- The New Girl by Cassandra Calin (6/4)
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