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Book Delight with Chrissie Wright

Chrissie M. 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

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Ep 64 - Help! My kid needs a book! - Answering...

Book Delight with Chrissie Wright ·

2024/11/18

In this "Help! My kid needs a book!" episode, Chrissie is answering 5 listener requests for books to gift to kids this holiday season.FEATURED TITLES:Towed by Toad by Jashar AwanSuper Magic Boy: I am a Dinosaur and Super Magic Boy: I Am a Space Tiger by Jarod RoselloRabbit and Bear series by Julian Gough, illustrated by Jim FieldJust One Flake by Travis JonkerThe House with a Dragon In It by Nick Lake, illustrated by Emily GravettLily and the Night Creatures by Nick L...

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Ep 63 - Pep Talk - thinking beyond "level" when...

Book Delight with Chrissie Wright ·

2024/11/11

In today's mini pep talk episode, Chrissie shares some questions for you to consider when connecting your kids to their next right book.Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. You can follow the show on Instagram @bookdelightpod, follow Chrissie on Instagram @librarychrissie, and subscribe to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month, you are helpin...

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Ep 62 - November Forecast - 7 kidlit new releases you...

Book Delight with Chrissie Wright ·

2024/11/04

In today's Forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing the 7 kidlit books releasing in November 2024 that she is most excited about.Picture BookRocket Puppies by William Joyce (11/5)Short Chapter BooksDrag and Rex: Sweet and Silly by Susan Lubner, illustrated by Blythe Russo (11/5)Frank and the Big Mistake by Martha Brockenbrough, illustrated by Jon Lau (11/12)GraphicsGnome and Rat: First Snow by Lauren Stohler (11/5)The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip by Mac Barnett and Shawn Har...

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Ep 61 - Reading Raves - October 2024, featuring 9...

Book Delight with Chrissie Wright ·

2024/10/28

In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares 9 kidlit books she read and loved during the month of October.FEATURED TITLESShort Chapter BooksThe Woofmore Is Not Haunted by Lori Haskins Houran and Donna Gephart, illustrated by Josh ClelandDrag and Rex: Sweet and Silly by Susan Lubner, illustrated by Blythe RussoA Day with Mousse by Claire LebourgBeti and the Little Round House by Atinkuke, illustrated by Emily HughesLone Wolf Goes to School and Lone Wolf Gets a Pet by Kiah Thomas, illus...

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Ep 60 - Booklist - 10 Books That Made Me

Book Delight with Chrissie Wright ·

2024/10/21

In this booklist episode, Chrissie shares 10 books she read as a child that had a formative impact on her as a reader.FEATURED BOOKSPicture BooksEloise by Kay ThompsonWilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox, illustrated by Julie VivasGrandfather Twilight by Barbara BergerMr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present by Charlotte Zolotow, illustrated by Maurice SendakThe Wolf's Chicken Stew by Keiko KaszaChapter Books / Middle GradeLafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back by Shel SilversteinDog Called K...

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Ep 59 - October Forecast - 8 new books for children...

Book Delight with Chrissie Wright ·

2024/10/14

In this Forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing 8 new release books for kids that she's excited about.FEATURED TITLESPicture BooksMr. 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 No...

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Ep 58 - Reading Raves - September 2024

Book Delight with Chrissie Wright ·

2024/09/30

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 SubstackChrissie Writes, No. 21 - Chrissie's free monthly kidlit newsletterFEATURED TITLES:Short Chapter BooksCatwings Return and Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings by Ursula K. Le GuinThe Zebra's Great Escape by Katherine Rundell, illustrated by Sarah OgilvieWelcome to the Woofmore by Donna Gephart and Lori H...

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Ep 57 - Deep Dive - What it means for kid readers to...

Book Delight with Chrissie Wright ·

2024/09/16

In this deep dive episode, Chrissie shares reflections on what it means for kid readers to be brilliant consumers of great art.Video mentioned in the episode:Mac Barnett reel on "La porta segreta," April 11Featured Book:THE SPIDER IN THE WELL by Jess HanniganBe sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. You can follow the show on Instagram @bookdelightpod, follow Chrissie on Instagram @librarychrissie, and subscribe to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substac...

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Ep 56 - Deep Dive - 6 ways picture books can give kid...

Book Delight with Chrissie Wright ·

2024/09/09

In this deep dive episode, Chrissie shares 6 ways picture books can give kid readers agency on the page:The Far Side fast forwardWords vs. picturesThe "I made you blink..."The sound partyThe "Oh no you didn't..."The love/hate endingFEATURED TITLES, in the order discussed on the show:I Want My Hat Back by Jon KlassenThe Rock from the Sky by Jon KlassenI Do Not Eat Children by Marcus CutlerSam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett and Jon KlassenGuess Again by Mac Barnett and Adam RexGo ...

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Ep 55 - September Forecast - 10 most anticipated...

Book Delight with Chrissie Wright ·

2024/09/02

In this Forecast episode, Chrissie shares the ten kidlit books releasing during September 2024 that she is most looking forward to.FEATURED TITLES:Picture Books:Attack of the Scones by Josh Funk and Brendan Kearney (9/3)Barnaby Unboxed by the Fan Brothers (9/3)Mr. Fox's Game of No! by David LaRochelle and Mike Wohnoutka (9/10)Middle Grade:Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody by Patrick Ness, illustrated by Tim Miller (9/3)The Sherlock Society by James Ponti (9/3)A Strange Thing Happened in Che...

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Ep 54 - Reading Raves - August 2024

Book Delight with Chrissie Wright ·

2024/08/26

In today's reading raves episode, Chrissie is sharing the kidlit books she read and loved during August 2024.FEATURED BOOKSShort Chapter BooksThe Verts by Delphine DurandCatwings by Ursula K. Le GuinMiddle GradeThe Swifts by Beth LincolnGraphic NovelsBunny vs. Monkey: The Impossible Pig by Jamie SmartLet's Go, Coco! by Coco FoxNina Peanut by Sarah BowieSave Our Forest! by Nora DasnesBe sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. You can follow the show on Instagram @boo...

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Ep 53 - Library Life - 5 small things I'm looking...

Book Delight with Chrissie Wright ·

2024/08/12

In this Library Life episode, Chrissie is sharing 5 small things she's looking forward to trying in her elementary school library this year:Chrissie's Five Small Things:Weekly routine with the AAC boardWeekly routine with the mood meterHugimals as a universal interventionMarkers that don't dry outThe 100 Checkout ClubResources and products mentioned in the episode:RULER social-emotional curriculumBook: Permission to Feel by Marc BrackettHugimals weighted stuffed animalsBic Magic Mar...

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Ep 52 - August Forecast - 10 most-anticipated...

Book Delight with Chrissie Wright ·

2024/08/05

In this Forecast episode, Chrissie shares the 10 kidlit books releasing during August 2024 that she is most looking forward to.FEATURED TITLESPicture BooksMas. Menos! by Rhode Montijo (8/6)The Dictionary Story by Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston (8/6)Pizza for Birds by Bob Shea (8/13)The Great Expedition by Peter Carnavas (8/20)Review by Mac Barnett in the NYTThe Ship in the Window by Travis Jonker and Matthew Cordell (8/20)Makers by Young Vo (8/27)GraphicsAn Unlikely Pair by Bob Scott and Vick...

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Ep 51 - Reading Raves - the best books I read in July...

Book Delight with Chrissie Wright ·

2024/07/29

In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares her favorite kidlit she read during July 2024.FEATURED TITLESShort Chapter BooksWelcome to Scare School by Jarrett LernerMiddle GradeA Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall by Jasmine WargaThe Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman by Gennifer CholdenkoThey Call Me No Sam! by Drew Daywalt and Mike LoweryVanished! and Trapped! by James PontiAdult Nonfiction (that kids might like too if they've watched the PBS adaptation of ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SM...

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Ep 50 - Deep Dive - What makes a picture book "work?"

Book Delight with Chrissie Wright ·

2024/07/22

On today's Deep Dive, Chrissie is answering one of the questions she is most frequently asked: what makes a picture book "work?"In the episode, she describes a picture book matrix measuring axes of how didactic a book is and how much agency it gives the kid reader. To view a graphic of the matrix, visit Chrissie's Instagram page @librarychrissie.To get a deeper look at the matrix with lots of examples, sign up to become a paid subscriber on Chrissie's Substack and look for this Friday's post....

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Ep 49 - Booklist - My 10 Favorite Read-Alouds in the...

Book Delight with Chrissie Wright ·

2024/07/15

In this Booklist episode, Chrissie shares her 10 favorite read alouds from the library last school year.**NOTE: There are audio quality issues with this episode. Chrissie needs a new microphone, but she wasn't aware of the issue with this recording until after it was finished. Thank you for your understanding!FEATURED TITLESChez Bob by Bob SheaDim Sum Palace by X. FangDuel by Jessixa Bagley and Aaron BagleyGuess Again! by Mac Barnett and Adam RexPretty Ugly by David Sedari...

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Ep 48 - First Half Favorites - Best Reads of 2024 (so...

Book Delight with Chrissie Wright ·

2024/07/08

In this episode, Chrissie shares a selection of favorite reads from 2024 (so far) across categories.FEATURED TITLESPicture BooksPretty Ugly by David SedarisThe First Week of School by Drew BeckmeyerThe Teeny Weeny Unicorn by Shawn HarrisMiddle GradeThe Underdogs of Upson Downs by Craig SilveyGraphic NovelsMonti and Leo: A Newcomer in Pocketville by Sylvie KantorovitzSky and Ty: Howdy, Partner! by Steve BreenPoetry Comics by Grant SniderAdult FictionPiglet by Lottie HazellIntermezzo by Sally R...

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Ep 47 - July Forecast - 10 most-anticipated...

Book Delight with Chrissie Wright ·

2024/07/01

In this Forecast episode, Chrissie shares the ten kidlit books releasing during July 2024 that she is most looking forward to.Resources for Discovering New Release Books:Week-by-week "Coming Soon" sliders on the Barnes & Noble websiteThe On-Sale Calendar from Publisher's WeeklyFEATURED BOOKSPicture BooksMillie Fleur's Poison Garden by Christy Mandin, out 7/2That Always Happens Sometimes by Kiley Frank and illustrated by K. Fai Steele, out 7/2Little Ghost Makes a Friend by Maggie Edkins Wi...

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Ep 46 - Reading Raves - June 2024

Book Delight with Chrissie Wright ·

2024/06/24

In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares the kidlit she read and loved during June 2024.FEATURED BOOKSShort Chapter BooksAva Lin, Best Friend! by Vicky FangBibsy Cross and the Bad Apple by Liz Garton ScanlonGraphicsMonti and Leo: A Newcomer in Pocketville by Sylvia KantorovitzOkay, Andy! by Maxwell Eaton IIISummer Vamp by Violet Chan KarimThe New Girl by Cassandra CalinMiddle GradeFramed! by Jame Ponti (audio)Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. You can follo...

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Ep 45 - 10 Things That Saved My Life in the Library...

Book Delight with Chrissie Wright ·

2024/06/19

In today's episode, Chrissie share 10 things that saved her life in the library this year. Listen for reflections on:Mindful minute using the Headspace appRead aloud ruthlessnessPlus plus blocksDeciding once about what to colorBook tastingsWeedingLibrary LeadersBook repair10 minute teacher walksBe sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. You can follow the show on Instagram @bookdelightpod, follow Chrissie on Instagram @librarychrissie, and subscribe to Chrissie's kidlit ...

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