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 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 TITLES
Picture Books
- Mr. Lepron's Mystery Soup by Giovanna Zobali, illustrated by Mariachiara Di Giorgio (10/1)
- The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods by Mikey Please (10/1)
- Milo the Knight by Gregoire Laforce, illustrated by Charlotte Parent (10/15)
- Santa's First Christmas by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Sydney Smith (10/22)
- Pig Town Party by Lian Cho (10/29)
- Umami by Jacob Grant (10/29)
Graphic Novels
- Bog Myrtle by Sid Sharp (10/8)
- Dog Trouble by Kristin Varner (10/29)
RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW
- Looking at Picture Books: Substack by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen
- Librairie Drawn & Quarterly on Instagram
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