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 48 - First Half Favorites - Best Reads of 2024 (so far)
In this episode, Chrissie shares a selection of favorite reads from 2024 (so far) across categories.
FEATURED TITLES
Picture Books
- Pretty Ugly by David Sedaris
- The First Week of School by Drew Beckmeyer
- The Teeny Weeny Unicorn by Shawn Harris
Middle Grade
- The Underdogs of Upson Downs by Craig Silvey
Graphic Novels
- Monti and Leo: A Newcomer in Pocketville by Sylvie Kantorovitz
- Sky and Ty: Howdy, Partner! by Steve Breen
- Poetry Comics by Grant Snider
Adult Fiction
- Piglet by Lottie Hazell
- Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
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