Book Delight with Chrissie Wright
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -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.)
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Ep 38 - Booklist - Tortured Poets Department Songs as Kidlit
April 22, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn today's booklist episode, Chrissie is pairing ten songs from The Tortured Poets Department with kidlit books. SONG + BOOK PAIRINGS: "Fortnight" and Fluffy McWhiskers, Cuteness Explosion by Stephen W. Martin "The Tortured Poets Department" and Olivetti by Allie Millington "My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys" and Edwina, The Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct by Mo Willems "Down Bad" and Ode to a Bad Day by Chelsea Lin Wallace "So Long, London" and The War That Saved My Life b...
Ep 37 - Booklist - Top 7 Favorite Mac Barnett Books to Read Aloud
April 15, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn today's Booklist episode, Chrissie is ranking her top 7 favorite Mac Barnett books to read aloud. *NOTE: Thank you for your patience with the compromised audio quality of today's episode. We're working on it! :) FEATURED TITLES: THE WOLF, THE DUCK, AND THE MOUSE by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen THE GREAT ZAPFINO by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Marla Frazee CIRCLE by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klass...
Ep 36 - April Forecast - 10 Most Anticipated Kidlit Books Releasing in April 2024
April 08, 2024 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this month's Forecast episode, Chrissie shares the 10 kidlit books releasing in April 2024 that she is most looking forward to. FEATURED TITLES Picture Books Oh, Are You Awake!? by Bob Shea and Jarvis Proper Badger Would Never! by Lauren Glattly and Rob Sayegh, Jr. Graphic Novels Monkey King and the World of Myths: The Monster and the Maze by Maple Lam Unhappy Camper by Lily LaMotte and Anne Xu Fake Chinese Sounds by Jing Jing Tsong Middle Grade Trouble at the Tangerine by Gilli...
Ep 35 - Reading Raves - March 2024
March 25, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares her favorite kidlit that she read during March 2024. FEATURED TITLES Short Chapter Books DETECTIVE GORDON: THE FIRST CASE by Ulff Nilsson TEENY HOUDINI: THE DISAPPEARING ACT by Katrina Moore Graphics THE GREAT PUPTECTIVE by Alina Tysoe BANANA FOX AND THE SECRET SOUR SOCIETY by James Kochalka ART CLUB by Rashad Doucet SCHNOZZER & TATERTOES: TAKE A HIKE! by Rick Stromoski YOTSUBA &!, Vol. 1 by Kiyohiko Azuma DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER ...
Ep 34 - My Kid Needs a Book - Middle Grade Recommendations
March 18, 2024 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this "Help! My kid needs a book!" episode, Chrissie responds to listener requests for middle-grade book recommendations. FEATURED BOOKS Spooky Graphic Novels WELCOME TO FERAL and LAST EXIT TO FERAL by Mark Fearing ALL THE LOVELY BAD ONES by Mary Downing Hahn THE OJJA-WOJJA by Magdalene Visaggio SCURRY by Mac Smith Realistic Graphic Novels DUEL by Jessixa Bagley THE CUPCAKE DIARIES by Coco Simon PAWS by Nathan Fairbairn ART CLUB by Rashad Doucet Backlist Middle Grade to Read Alo...
Ep 33 - Booklist - Short Middle Grade
March 11, 2024 08:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this Booklist episode, Chrissie recommends 8 short middle grade books. Each book clocks in at ~200 pages or less, but appeals to kids ages 8-12. FEATURED BOOKS The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow by Elaine Dimopoulos Wedgie and Gizmo by Suzanne Selfors The Sasquatch Escape by Suzanne Selfors The Guardian Test by Christina Soontornvat Whatever After, Best Wishes, and Upside Down Magic by Sarah Mlynowski Marina and the Kraken by Lauren Magaziner The Chaos Monster by Sayantani ...
Ep 32 - March Forecast - Kidlit releasing in March 2024
March 04, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this Forecast episode, Chrissie shares the ten kidlit releases she is most looking forward to in March 2024. She also shares a speed round of ten more next-in-series that the kids in her library can't wait to read. FEATURED TITLES: Picture Books The Good Little Mermaid's Guide to Bedtime by Eija Sumner, out 3/5 The Book That Can Read Your Mind by Marianna Coppo, out 3/12 Spider in the Well by Jess Hannigan, out 3/19 Graphics Duck and Moose: Duck Moves In by Kirk Reedstrom, out 3/5...
Ep 31 - Reading Raves - February 2024
February 26, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares her favorite kidlit she read during February 2024. FEATURED BOOKS Graphic Novels Break by Kayla Miller Poppy and Sam and the Mole Mystery by Cathon Ellie in First Position by Brian Freschi and Elena Triolo The Adventures of Invisible Boy by Doogie Horner Ink Girls by Marieke Nijkamp Bunny vs. Monkey by Jamie Smart Spirited: Day of the Living Liv by Liv Livingston Middle Grade The Misfits by Lisa Yee and Dan Santat The Curse of Eelgras...
Ep 30 - My Kid Needs a Book - Funny Books
February 19, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBOn this week's "Help! My kid needs a book!" episode, Chrissie responds to listener requests for funny books for kids. FEATURED TITLES Funny Picture Books to Read Aloud in Storytime CHEZ BOB by Bob Shea LLAMA DESTROYS THE WORLD by Jonathan Stutzman, illustrated by Heather Fox FLUFFY MCWHISKERS, CUTENESS EXPLOSION by Stephen W. Martin, illustrated by Dan Tavis ARE YOU A CHEESEBURGER? by Monica Arnaldo KITTIES ON DINOSAURS by Michael Slack GREAT, NOW WE'VE GOT BARBARIANS by Jason Carter...
Ep 29 - February Forecast - Kidlit releasing in February 2024
February 05, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIn this Forecast episode, Chrissie shares the ten kidlit releases she is most looking forward to in Feburary 2024. She also shares a speed round of ten more next-in-series that the kids in her library can't wait to read. FEATURED TITLES: Picture Books The Door That Had Never Been Opened Before by Mrs. and Mr. MacLeod, out 2/6 Lucky Duck by Greg Pizzoli, out 2/6 The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn by Shawn Harris, out 2/6 I Do Not Eat Children by Marcus Cutler, out 2/20 Pretty Ugly by David Sedari...
Ep 28 - Reading Raves - Jan. '24
January 29, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBIn this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares the standout books she read during January 2024. This episode features 10 titles: 7 graphic novels, and 3 middle grade. FEATURED TITLES Graphics A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat Poppy and Sam and the Leaf Thief by Cathon Stories of the Islands by Clar Angkasa The Untimely Passing of Nicholas Fart by Josh Crute K Is in Trouble by Gary Clement Alterations by Ray Xu Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham Midd...
Ep 27 - My Kid Needs a Book - More in '24
January 22, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this "My kid needs a book!" episode, Chrissie responds to 5 listener requests for kidlit they want more of in 2024. Middle Grade Novels in Verse: Alone by Megan E. Freeman Moo by Sharon Creech A Work in Progress by Jarrett Lerner The Deepest Breath by Megan Grehan Something Like Home by Andrea Beatriz Arango Nonfiction for an 8 Year Old who likes learning about topics: Packing for Mars for Kids by Mary Roach Yummy: A History of Desserts by Victoria Grace Elliott Melissa LaSalle...
Ep 26 - Booklist - Dark / Weird / Funny Picture Books
January 15, 2024 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBIn today's booklist episode, Chrissie shares 8 favorite backlist picture books that can be described as dark, weird, and funny. FEATURED TITLES: DARK // WEIRD // FUNNY The Barnabus Project by the Fan Brothers Fortunately by Remy Charlip The Great Zapfino by Mac Barnett and Marla Frazee How Dinosaurs Went Extinct by Ame Dyckman and Jennifer Harney The Incredible Book-Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers The Pineapple Princess by Sabina Hahn Pokko and the Drum by Matthew Forsythe The Rock fr...
Ep 25 - Deep Dive - More in 2024
January 08, 2024 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this deep dive episode, Chrissie shares what she wants more of in kidlit in 2024. Resources mentioned on the show: ALA Newbery Terms & Criteria Moonbow: A Conversation with Jon Klassen Books mentioned on the show: The Skull by Jon Klassen Maurice by Jessixa Bagley Dinosaurs Don't Exist by Mark Janssen What If One Day by Bruce Handy The Rock from the Sky by Jon Klassen Carol and the Pickle-Toad by Esme Shapiro Pineapple Princess by Sabina Hahn Tumble by Adriana Hernandez Bergs...
Ep 24 - Favorites - Kids Nonfiction & Grown-Up Reads
December 18, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIt's here! It's time to share my favorite reads of 2023. In this episode, Chrissie shares her 10 favorite kids nonfiction books and 10 favorite grown-up reads of 2023. FEATURED BOOKS: Kids Nonfiction ANIMALS IN PANTS by Suzy Levinson, illustrated by Kevin and Kristen Howdeshell BUTT OR FACE? A HILARIOUS GUESSING GAME BOOK FOR KIDS by Kari LaVelle FUNGI GROW by Maria Gianferrari, illustrated by Diana Sudyka GOOD BOOKS FOR BAD CHILDREN by Beth Kephart, illustrated by Chloe Bristol REA...
Ep 23 - 2023 Favorites - Middle Grade and Graphic Novels
December 11, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIt's here! It's time to share my favorite reads of 2023. In this episode, Chrissie shares her 8 favorite middle grade books and 10 favorite graphic novels of the year. FEATURED BOOKS: Middle Grade THE BOOK THAT NO ONE WANTED TO READ by Richard Ayoade and art by Tor Freeman FIREFLY SUMMER by Morgan Matson FOREVER TWELVE by Stacy McAnulty THE REMARKABLE RESCUE AT MILKWEED MEADOW by Elaine Dimopoulos and art by Doug Salati REMEMBER US by Jacqueline Woodson SIMON SORT OF SAYS by Erin Bo...
Ep 22 - 2023 Favorites - Picture Books and Chapter Books
December 04, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBIt's here! It's time to share my favorite reads of 2023. In this episode, Chrissie shares her 10 favorite picture books and 4 favorite short chapter books of the year. FEATURED BOOKS: Picture Books 100 MIGHTY DRAGONS ALL NAMED BROCCOLI by David LaRochelle and Lian Cho DIM SUM PALACE by X. Fang DINOSAURS DON'T EXIST by Mark Janssen EVERGREEN by Matthew Cordell HOW DOES SANTA GO DOWN THE CHIMNEY? by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen INVISIBLE THINGS by Andy J. Pizza and Sophie Miller STICK...
Ep 21 - Reading Raves - November 2023
November 27, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBNote: audio quality in this episode is mixed. Thank you for your understanding. Maybe Santa will bring Chrissie a new microphone… In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares her favorite kidlit that she read during the month of November. FEATURED BOOKS Short Chapter Book DORY FANTASMAGORY: CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT YOU by Abby Hanlon Middle Grade THE ISLANDS OF ELSEWHERE by Heather Fawcett Graphic Novels TIG AND LILY: PARTY ANIMALS by Dan Thompson BATCAT by Meggie Ramm SAVING H'NON: CHA...
Ep 20 - Giftable Nonfiction with Melissa LaSalle
November 20, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBThis week on Book Delight we are welcoming guest Melissa LaSalle aka @thebookmommy to discuss giftable nonfiction. Today, Melissa is book-talking high-interest, new-release browseable nonfiction. Melissa is a book blogger at www.whattoreadtoyourkids.com, and kids book buyer at Old Town Books in Alexandria, VA. Every year, Melissa puts together a holiday gift guide of great books to give to kids. Today, she's sharing some favorites from her roundup of Browseable Nonfiction & Novelty Books f...
Ep 19 - Booklist - 5 Kinds of Nonfiction
November 13, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBIn today's booklist episode, Chrissie shares recommendations for each of the 5 kinds of nonfiction as categorized by author Melissa Stewart: 1 - Active 2 - Browseable 3 - Traditional 4 - Expository 5 - Narrative FEATURED BOOKS: Active Nonfiction THE COMPLETE COOKBOOK FOR YOUNG CHEFS by America's Test Kitchen Kids THE COMPLETE BAKING BOOK FOR YOUNG CHEFS by America's Test Kitchen Kids MY FIRST COOKBOOK by America's Test Kitchen Kids Browseable Nonfiction THE REPLAY: 25 GREATEST MO...
Ep 18 - Deep Dive - Why Nonfiction Matters for Kids
November 06, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.74 MBIn this deep dive episode, Chrissie answers the question: why does reading nonfiction matter for kids? We explore 2 big reasons: # 1: Reading depends heavily on prior knowledge, and one of the best ways to build prior knowledge is by reading nonfiction. #2: Kids love it, and encouraging kids to read what they love makes them lifelong readers. Articles and resources referenced in this episode: Daniel Willingham's blog: "School time, knowledge, and reading comprehension" "How Knowledge H...
Ep 17 - Reading Raves - October
October 30, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares her 10 favorite kidlit books she read during the month of October. FEATURED BOOKS Short Chapter Books THE APARTMENT HOUSE ON POPPY HILL by Nina LaCour PETS RULE!: MY KINGDOM OF DARKNESS by Susan Tan THE STORY OF GUMLUCK THE WIZARD by Adam Rex THE SKULL by Jon Klassen Graphic Novels THE MAGICIANS by Blexbolex THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE AND THE SOUP OF DOOM by Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris I AM A DINOSAUR by Jarod Rosello Middle Grade THE W...
Ep 16 - My Kid Needs a Book - Short Chapter Books
October 23, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode, Chrissie responds to listener requests for short chapter book recommendations. FEATURED BOOKS Chapter Books to Read Aloud to a First Grade Class: OUR FRIEND HEDGEHOG by Lauren Castillo CORNBREAD AND POPPY by Matthew Cordell FABLED STABLES by Jonathan Auxier THE STORY OF GUMLUCK THE WIZARD HENRY LIKE ALWAYS by Jenn Bailey SEARCH FOR A GIANT SQUID by Amy Seto Forrester GEEGER THE ROBOT GOES TO SCHOOL by Jarrett Lerner Funny Short Chapter Books PETS RULE! series by Su...
Ep 15 - Booklist - 9 Silly Spooky Books to Read Aloud
October 16, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this booklist episode, Chrissie shares 9 silly spooky books to read aloud. FEATURED TITLES New Release Not-Scary Picture Books for Spooky Season: SEE THE GHOST by David LaRochelle and Mike Winouhtka SI. NO! by Rhode Montijo I WILL READ TO YOU by Gideon Sterer and Charles Santoso Backlist Spooky Season Picture Books ZOMBIES DON'T EAT VEGGIES by Megan Lacera and Jorge Lacera THERE'S A GHOST IN THIS HOUSE by Oliver Jeffers POULTRYGEIST by Eric Geron and Pete Oswald Spooky Short Cha...
Ep 14 - Booklist - Short Chapter Books
October 09, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn this booklist episode, Chrissie shares 13 chapter books that are especially fabulous as read alouds. FEATURED TITLES Sweet & Cozy OUR FRIEND HEDGEHOG: THE STORY OF US by Lauren Castillo CORNBREAD AND POPPY by Matthew Cordell THE APARTMENT HOUSE ON POPPY HILL by Nina LaCour Silly Animal Stories RABBIT AND BEAR: RABBIT'S BAD HABITS by Julian Gough MEGABAT by Anna Humphrey FRANK AND THE BAD SURPRISE by Martha Brockenbrough Magical Adventures FABLED STABLES: WILLA THE WISP by Jonat...
Ep 13 - Deep Dive - Chapter Books
October 02, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutes - 8.12 MBIn this bite-size Deep Dive episode, Chrissie answers the question: what is a chapter book? In this episode, she defines chapter books as books that are: highly illustrated one big story told across several chapters ranging in word count from 2,000 to 10,000 words 150 pages or fewer written with readers ages 4-9 in mind Resources mentioned in this episode: Word Count Dracula blog post by Jennifer Laughran Literaticast podcast with Jennifer Laughran AR Book Finder for looking up ...
Ep 12 - Reading Raves - September
September 25, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode, Chrissie shares her favorite reads from the month of September. Articles mentioned in the episode: "Let the Kids Get Weird" on LitHub The Undies Case Cover Awards 2022 by Travis Jonker FEATURED BOOKS Picture Books BITSY BAT, SCHOOL STAR by Kaz Windness STICKLER LOVES THE WORLD by Lane Smith MY DOG JUST SPEAKS SPANISH by Andrea Caceres DUCKWORTH THE DIFFICULT CHILD by Michael Sussman 100 MIGHTY DRAGONS ALL NAMED BROCCOLI by David LaRochelle JUST ONE FLAKE by Travis ...
Ep 11 - My Kid Needs a Book - Audiobooks
September 18, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode, Chrissie responds to 5 listener request for audiobook recommendations. Books discussed in the episode: Dragon Stories for a WINGS OF FIRE fan: THE LOST RYU by Emi Watanabe Cohen WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON by Grace Lin WARRIORS series by Erin Hunter Fantasy Adventures for a HARRY POTTER fan: WINTERHOUSE trilogy by Ben Guterson EVA EVERGREEN, SEMI-MAGICAL WITCH by Julie Abe ALLIANA, GIRL OF DRAGONS by Julie Abe TESSA MIYATA IS NO HERO by Julie Abe LOL stories...
Ep 10 - Deep Dive - Why Audiobooks Are Awesome
September 11, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this deep dive episode, Chrissie shares 7 reasons why audiobooks are awesome, especially for kids! 7 reasons why audiobooks are awesome: Audiobooks are inclusive. Audiobooks are the same for your brain as reading on the page. Audiobooks provide a model of fluency, expression, and prosody. Audiobooks build background knowledge. Audiobooks build vocabulary. Audiobooks are fun. All reading matters. Resources mentioned in this episode: Shifting the Balance Learning Ally infographic...
Ep 09 - Booklist - Middle Grade Adventures on Audio
September 04, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBThis month, we're exploring all things audiobooks. In this booklist episode, Chrissie shares recommendations of 6 middle grade adventure stories that are especially awesome on audio. Featured titles: MY READING ADVENTURES by Anne Bogel THE LAST BEEKEEPER by Pablo Cartaya COG by Greg Van Eekhout FENRIS AND MOTT by Greg Van Eekhout THE ADVENTURES OF A GIRL CALLED BICYCLE by Christina Uss A FEW BICYCLES MORE by Christina Uss SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF by A. F. Steadman SKANDAR AND ...
Ep 08 - Reading Raves - August
August 28, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this episode, Chrissie shares 9 books she read and loved in the month of August. Books discussed in the episode: Middle Grade WHEN SEA BECOMES SKY by Gillian McDunn REMEMBER US by Jacqueline Woodson (out 10/10) THE CLACKITY and THE NIGHTHOUSE KEEPER (out 10/17) by Lora Senf Graphic Novels SAVING CHUPIE by Amparo Ortiz EERIE TALES FROM THE SCHOOL OF SCREAMS by Graham Annable MISFIT MANSION by Kay Davault Audiobooks ELF DOG AND OWL HEAD by M. T. Anderson MONSTER AND BOY series H...
Ep 07 - My Kid Needs a Book - Graphic Novels
August 21, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode, Chrissie responds to 5 listener request for graphic novel recommendations. Books discussed in the episode: Comics for a First Grader REGGIE: KID PENGUIN by Jen de Oliveira SIR LADYBUG series by Corey Tabor THE WOLF SUIT by Sid Sharp Comics for a Second Grade Class MR. WOLF's CLASS by Aron Nels Steinke GNOME AND RAT by Lauren Stohler DONUT FEED THE SQUIRRELS series by Mika Song Graphic Novels for a 9-year old ready for a challenge JUNIOR HIGH by Tegan and Sara Quin...
Ep 06 - Deep Dive - Why Graphic Novels Are Great
August 14, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBIn this deep dive episode, Chrissie shares her journey to falling in love with middle grade graphic novels and gives six reasons why graphics are great. Graphic novels build… Robust vocabulary. Empathy. Reading stamina. Comprehension. A sense of accomplishment. FUN! Resources mentioned in the show: Jarrett Lerner poster about vocabulary in graphic novels “Let Your Child Read Graphic Novels” by Nidhi Chanani in Parents "How does just ten minutes of free choice reading help readers...
Ep 05 - Booklist - Chaos Comics
August 07, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this booklist episode, hear about middle grade graphic novels that are big on humor and bring a chaotic plot that keeps kids coming back for more. FEATURED TITLES: GERONIMO STILTON graphic novels by Tom Angleberger (4 books) TWO-HEADED CHICKEN by Tom Angleberger (2 books) THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE ATE PIZZA by Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris (2 books) OTTO: A PALINDRAMA by Jon Agee THE HUNGER HEROES by Jarrett Lerner (2 books) HAM HELSING by Rich Moyer (3 books) TRUBBLE TOWN by Stephan ...
Ep 04 - Reading Raves - July 2023
July 31, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this reading raves episode, Chrissie shares her 10 favorite kidlit books she read in July. Books and resources mentioned on the show: THE SKULL by Jon Klassen HALF MOON SUMMER by Elaine Vickers THE REMARKABLE RESCUE AT MILKWEED MEADOW by Elaine Dimopolous FOREVER TWELVE by Stacy McAnulty LO AND BEHOLD by Wendy Mass DOGMAN and CAT KID COMIC CLUB by Dav Pilkey Dav Pilkey at the National Book Festival, 2019 SPIDERMAN:ANIMALS ASSEMBLE by Mike Maihack ONCE UPON A TIM series by Stuart...
Ep 03 - My Kid Needs a Book - Summer Stack Restock
July 24, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBIn this "Help! My kid needs a book!" episode, Chrissie responds to 3 listener requests: Funny early readers Gentle mysteries Tween summerween (middle grade horror) See below for all books mentioned in the episode. EARLY READERS: SEE THE CAT series by David LaRochelle (3 books) HI, JACK! series by Mac Barnett (8 books) Ready to Read Graphics from Simon Kids FIGGY AND BOONE by Janee Trasler NUGGET AND DOG by Jason Tharp GERALDINE PU by Maggie Chang THUNDER AND CLUCK by Jill Esbau...
Ep 02 - Deep Dive: Summer Reading Manifesto
July 17, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this deep dive episode, hear Chrissie's summer reading manifesto: the things she wishes all grown-ups knew about summer reading. CHRISSIE'S SUMMER READING MANIFESTO: All reading is good reading. Say yes to graphics. Audiobooks are awesome. Positive reading experiences are king. Go for volume. FEATURED RESOURCES Printable poster about complex vocabulary in graphics from Jarrett Lerner More free printable graphics from Jarrett on his website NYT article about audiobooks and your b...
BONUS - Standout Picture Books & Short Chapter Books from 2023 (so far)
July 14, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.53 MBIn this bonus episode, hear about 3 picture books and 3 chapter books from 2023 (so far) that stand out from the crowd. FEATURED TITLES Picture Books: EVERGREEN by Matthew Cordell CHESTER VAN CHIME WHO FORGOT HOW TO RHYME by Avery Monson THE BOY WHO TRIED TO SHRINK HIS NAME by Sandhya Parappukkaran Short Chapter Books: BEAR & BIRD by Jarvis HENRY, LIKE ALWAYS by Jenn Bailey SEARCH FOR A GIANT SQUID by Amy Forrester Be sure to follow the show on Instagram @bookdelightpod, follow Chri...
Ep 01 - Booklist: Middle Grade Top Ten of 2023 (so far)
July 10, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this booklist episode, hear about Chrissie's ten favorite middle grade books of 2023 so far. FEATURED TITLES Graphic Novels: LITTLE MONARCHS by Jonathan Case SAVING SORYA by Jeet Zdung and Trang Nguyen SISTERS OF THE MIST by Marlyn Spaaij WIZKIT by Tanya J. Scott Audiobooks: EVERYTHING SAD IS UNTRUE by Daniel Nayeri IVELIZ EXPLAINS IT ALL by Andrea Beatriz Arongo @andreabeatrizarongo on instagram On the page: THE BOOK THAT NO ONE WANTED TO READ by Richard Ayoade FIREFLY SUMMER ...
Ep 00 - Book Delight with Chrissie Wright - Trailer
July 03, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.21 MBWelcome to the podcast where readers can be all kinds of ways, and books really are magic. In this trailer, meet your host: Chrissie. Chrissie is an elementary Teacher-Librarian in the Pacific Northwest. On this show, you can look forward to four kinds of regular epsiodes: Booklists Topical deep dives "Help! My kid needs a book!" recommendation & advice episodes Reading rave episodes Be sure to follow the show on Instagram @bookdelightpod, follow Chrissie on Instagram @librarychrissi...
15. BONUS - Book Talk with Jerry Craft
March 01, 2022 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.53 MBIn this book talk bonus episode, Jerry Craft shares three recent kidlit books he loves: ALMOST AMERICAN GIRL by Robin Ha DEAR JUSTICE LEAGUE and DEAR SUPER-VILLAINS by Michael Northrop OCTOPUS STEW by Eric Velasquez Note that this episode was recorded in Spring 2021, but is being released in March 2022. You can learn more about Jerry's work on his website at jerrycraft.com. You can connect with him on Twitter @JerryCraft, and on Instagram @JerryCraft. You can support independent bookst...
14. Jerry Craft, creator of NEW KID and CLASS ACT
February 09, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this episode, Newbery Medal winning author/illustrator Jerry Craft takes us on a deep dive behind the creation of NEW KID and CLASS ACT. Note that this episode was recorded in Spring 2021, but is being released in February 2022. You can learn more about Jerry's work on his website at jerrycraft.com. You can connect with him on Twitter @JerryCraft, and on Instagram @JerryCraft. You can support independent bookstores by purchasing the Jerry's books through bookshop.org: NEW KID by Jerr...
13. BONUS - Book Talk with Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey
December 10, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.64 MBIn this book talk bonus episode, Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey share four recent kidlit books they love. Their recommendations focus on work by collaborator teams who have released amazing picture books this year: A POLAR BEAR IN THE SNOW by Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris THE BARNABUS PROJECT by the Fan Brothers LIFT by Minh Le and Dan Santat MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD by Matt de la Pena and Christian Robinson During the show, we mentioned a video on IGTV where Matt de la Pena and Christian Ro...
13. Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey, creators of THE OLD TRUCK
December 07, 2020 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode, author/illustrator team Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey tell us about: How they work together as a creative team. How they get ideas and elaborate on their ideas. How they decide what to include in the words vs. what to include in the pictures in order to convey their story. How they revise. During the speed round at the end of the episode, Jerome and Jarrett tell us about feelings they have while writing and making art, where they work, and other places they find themselve...
12. BONUS - Book Talk with Kyle Lukoff
December 04, 2020 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.02 MBIn this book talk bonus episode, Kyle Lukoff shares three recent kidlit books he loves: I TALK LIKE A RIVER by Jordan Scott and Sydney Smith FIGHTING WORDS by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley THE ONLY BLACK GIRLS IN TOWN by Brandy Colbert You can learn more about Kyle's work on his website at kylelukoff.com. You can connect with him on Twitter @Shekels_Library. You can support independent bookstores by purchasing Kyle's books through bookshop.org: WHEN AIDAN BECAME A BROTHER by Kyle Lukoff an...
12. Kyle Lukoff, author of WHEN AIDAN BECAME A BROTHER
December 01, 2020 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this episode, author Kyle Lukoff tells us about: How he gets ideas and elaborates on his ideas. How he adds character thoughts, feelings, and actions to his stories. How he revises. During the speed round at the end of the episode, Kyle tells us about feelings he has while writing, his writing spot, and places he thinks about his writing. You can learn more about Kyle's work on his website at kylelukoff.com. You can connect with him on Twitter @Shekels_Library. You can support indep...
11. BONUS - Book Talk with Saadia Faruqi
November 25, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.53 MBIn this book talk bonus episode, Saadia shares three recent kidlit books she loves: THE NEXT PRESIDENT by Kate Messner and Adam Rex THE ARABIC QUILT by Aya Khalil and Anait Semirdzhyan YOUR NAME IS A SONG by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow You can learn more about Saadia's work on her website at saadiafaruqi.com. You can connect with her on Instagram @SaadiaFaruqi and on Twitter @SaadiaFaruqi. You can support independent bookstores by purchasing Saadia's books through bookshop.org: MEET YASM...
11. Saadia Faruqi, author of MEET YASMIN!, A THOUSAND QUESTIONS, and A PLACE AT THE TABLE
November 23, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode, author Saadia Faruqi tells us about: How she gets ideas and elaborates on her ideas. How she adds details to describe. How she revises. How she collaborated with co-author Laura Shovan to write A PLACE AT THE TABLE During the speed round at the end of the episode, Saadia tells us about feelings she has while writing, her writing spot, and places she thinks about her writing. You can learn more about Saadia's work on her website at saadiafaruqi.com. You can connect with...
10. BONUS - Book Talk with Traci Sorell, author of WE ARE GRATEFUL: OTSALIHELIGA
November 21, 2020 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.4 MBIn this book talk bonus episode, Traci shares three recent kidlit bs she loves: WHEN WE ARE KIND by Monique Gray Smith and Nicole Neidhardt THE WORLD'S POOREST PRESIDENT SPEAKS OUT by Yoshimi Kosaba and Gaku Nakagawa THE RELUCTANT STORYTELLER by Art Coulson and Roy Boney, Jr., with Traci Sorell You can learn more about Traci's work on her website at tracisorell.com. You can connect with her on Instagram @tracisorell and on Twitter @tracisorell. You can support independent bookstores by ...
10. Traci Sorell, Author of AT THE MOUNTAIN'S BASE and WE ARE GRATEFUL: OTSALIHELIGA
November 09, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode, author Traci Sorell tells us about: How she gets ideas and elaborates on her ideas. How she adds details to describe. How she revises. During the speed round at the end of the episode, Traci tells us about feelings she has while writing, her writing spot, and places she thinks about her writing. You can learn more about Traci's work on her website at tracisorell.com. You can connect with her on Instagram @tracisorell and on Twitter @tracisorell. You can support indepen...