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 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:
- Read Alouds, Ranked on Chrissie's Substack
- Chrissie Writes, No. 21 - Chrissie's free monthly kidlit newsletter
FEATURED TITLES:
Short Chapter Books
- Catwings Return and Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings by Ursula K. Le Guin
- The Zebra's Great Escape by Katherine Rundell, illustrated by Sarah Ogilvie
- Welcome to the Woofmore by Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran, illustrated by Josh Cleland
Graphic Novels
- Bog Myrtle by Sid Sharp
- Bunny vs. Monkey: Machine Mayhem by Jamie Smart
- The Unlucky Kid by Bob Holt
- Twig Friends by Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood
Middle Grade
- Read At Your Own Risk by Remy Lai
- Minecraft: The Island by Max Brooks, narrated by Jack Black (audiobook)
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