Book Delight with Chrissie Wright

Ep 84 - May forecast (kind of) and an update about the show

In this episode, Chrissie shares 10 books for kids releasing in May 2025 that she is looking forward to, as well as an update about the podcast. UPDATE: BOOK DELIGHT POD

Ep 83 - Reading Raves - April 2025

In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie is sharing 8 books for kids she read and loved in April, 2025 Featured Titles GRAPHIC NOVELS Barnacle Bay by Jana CurllBig Jim

Ep 82 - Q1 MVPs - Standout books, audiobooks, and cookbooks from 2025 (so far)

In this episode, Chrissie is sharing some favorites from 2025 so far. FEATURED TITLES: Kidlit The Teeny Weeny Unicorn's Great Big Wish by Shawn HarrisLet's B

Ep 81 - April Forecast - 10 kidlit books releasing in April 2025

In this Forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing 10 kidlit books releasing in April 2025 that she is looking forward to. FEATURED TITLES Picture Books Earl and Worm: The

Ep 80 - Reading Raves - March 2025

In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares 10 books for kids she read in March 2025 and recommends. FEATURED TITLES Short Chapter Books Unicornia: Learning to Fly

Ep 79 - On children's publishing right now

In this episode, Chrissie shares her take on how children's publishing feels right now vs. how it should be To access the full essay including graphics of the Venn

Ep 78 - Library Life - 4 ways authors can supercharge school visits

In this Library Life episode, Chrissie is sharing 4 ways that authors Ben Clanton and Andy Chou Musser supercharge their school visits: Make a pre-game videoConsider the

Ep 77 - March Forecast - 10 books for kids to look forward to releasing in March 2025

In this forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing 10 books for kids releasing in March 2025 that she is looking forward to. FEATURED TITLES Picture Books Papilio by Ben Cl

Ep 76 - Reading Raves - February 2025

In this reading raves episode, Chrissie is sharing her favorite kidlit that she read during February 2025. Featured Titles GRAPHIC NOVELS Alan, King of the Universe by

Ep 75 - Library Life - 10 ways for library leaders to boost agency and book joy in the library

In this library life episode, Chrissie is sharing ideas from her library leaders program with fifth graders. 10 ways for library leaders to boost agency and book joy in

Ep 74 - Deep Dive - Reading weird books with 4th & 5th graders in the library

In this Deep Dive episode, Chrissie shares a week by week look at a weird books unit with 4th and 5th grade students in the library. Resources Mentioned on the Show: "L

Ep 73 - February Forecast - 10 kidlit books to look forward to

In this Forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing 10 books for kids releasing in February, 2025 that she is looking forward to. FEATURED TITLES Picture Book Caboose by Tra

Ep 72 - Reading Raves (January 2025) - 7 kidlit books you should know about

In this Reading Raves, Chrissie shares her favorite kidlit she read during January, 2025.  FEATURED TITLES: Katrina Hyena, Stand-Up Comedian by Sophie KohnPencil and Er

Ep 71 - Deep Dive - Chrissie's 2025 Kidlit Wishlist

In this episode, Chrissie is sharing 4 things she'd like to encounter more of in kidlit this year: Mercenary page turnsUnmentioned mischiefCovers designed for kids

Ep 70 - January Forecast - 10 books for kids releasing in January 2025

In this Forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing 10 books for kids releasing in January 2025 that she is excited about. Featured Titles PICTURE BOOKS / EARLY READERS Stru

Ep 69 - Bonus - December Read Alouds, Ranked

In this bonus episode, Chrissie is sharing everything she read aloud in the library in December and what she thought. These monthly episodes are a perk for paid subscrib

Ep 68 - Favorite Kidlit of 2024 - Graphic Novels

Welcome back to Favorites Month! This week, Chrissie is sharing her favorite graphic novels of 2024. FEATURED TITLES Realistic Crowd Pleasers: Let's Go, Coco! by

Ep 67 - Kidlit Favorites of 2024 - Short Chapter Books

Welcome to Favorites Month! Each week in December, Chrissie is sharing a category of her favorite kidlit of 2024. This week, we're talking short chapter books. On t

Ep 66 - Kidlit Favorites of 2024 - Middle Grade

Welcome to Favorites Month! Each week in December, Chrissie will share a category of her favorite kidlit of 2024. This week, we're talking middle grade. Featured Ti

Ep 65 - Reading Raves - 8 great books for kids that Chrissie read during Novembe 2024

In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares eight great books for kids that she read this month. FEATURED TITLES Short Chapter Books Frank and the Big Mistake by Ma