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 Be Bees by Shawn HarrisAstro by Manuel MarsolGoodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement HurdCassi and the House of Memories by Dean StuartAudio: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and Fudge series by Judy BlumeGrown-Up Reads My Brilliant Friend by Elena FerranteAtavists by Lydia MilletThree Days in June by Anne Ty...
Apr 14, 2025
17 min
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 Bad Idea by Greg Pizzoli (4/1)Oh, Carrots! by Mariajo Ilustrajo (4/1)Warm and Fuzzy by Scott Rothman, illustrated by Brian Won (4/15)Just One Wave by Travis Jonker (4/15)The Bear Out There by Jess Hannigan (4/29)Graphic Novels Avery and the Fairy Circle by Rowan Kingsbury (4/1)The Cartoonist's Club by Raina Telgemeier and S...
Apr 7, 2025
17 min
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 by Ana Punset, illustrated by Diana VicedoEliza and the Flower Fairies by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Lenny WenBulldozer's Big Rescue by Elise Broach, illustrated by Kelly MurphyTroop Esme by Lourdes Heuer, illustrated by Marissa ValdezGraphic Novels Team Unihorn and Woolly: Attack of the Krill by Alexis Frederick-FrostO...
Mar 31, 2025
20 min
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 diagrams described in this episode, visit Chrissie Writes on Substack. Also mentioned in the epsiode: David Sedaris discussing picture books and lessons 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 ...
Mar 24, 2025
8 min
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 endpapers of the visitPlay interactive drawing gamesShare real-life artifacts from the creative lifeCheck out Chrissie's Substack post all about author visits, featuring her best tips and tricks for planning and hosting. Check out Ben Clanton's work on his website. Check out Andy Musser's work on his website. In the PNW and w...
Mar 10, 2025
14 min
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 Clanton, Andy Chou Musser, and Corey Tabor (out 3/4)The Teeny Weeny Unicorn's Great Big Wish by Shawn Harris (out 3/4)Who Ate Steve by Kate Hindley, illustrated by Susannah Lloyed (out 3/11)Stalactite and Stalagmite by Drew Beckmeyer (out 3/18)Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend by Bob Shea (out 3/25)Short Chapter Book My Mad Scientist...
Mar 3, 2025
16 min
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 Tom McLaughlinCasey's Cases: The Mysterious New Girl by Kay HealyHow to Draw a Secret by Cindy ChangJazzy the Witch in Broom Doom by Jessixa BagleyMixed-Up by Kami GarciaOperation Cover-Up by Tate GodwinMIDDLE GRADE Scattergood by HM BouwmanBe sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. You can follow the show...
Feb 24, 2025
19 min
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 the library: Shelf sheriffsShelf talkersShelf shout-outsAuthor chatsWindow artKid librarian of the weekQuote of the weekDisplay curationAuthor visit artShelf talker refresh (questionable books)Resources mentioned in the episode: On the Chrissie Writes Substack: All about library leaders (application, sample slides, etc.)T...
Feb 17, 2025
24 min
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: "Let the Kids Get Weird" by Janet Manely on LitHub"Goodnight Moon" on Looking at Picture Books Substack by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen Mac Barnett on NPR: "Are picture books undervalued? This new ambassador of children's literature thinks so"Books Discussed on the Show: Tumblebaby by Adam Rex and Audrey Helen WeberThe Cat Wa...
Feb 10, 2025
22 min
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 Travis Jonker, illustrated by Ruth Chan (2/4)Let's Be Bees by Shawn Harris (2/11)Every Monday Mabel by Jashar Awan (2/25)Shark Girl by Kate Beaton (2/25)Graphic Novels How to Draw a Secret by Cindy Chang (2/4)Saphie the One-Eyed Cat by Joho (2/4)Casey's Cases by Kay Healy (2/11)Crumble by Meredith McClaren, illustrated by Andr...
Feb 3, 2025
21 min
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