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 PODCAST IS ON HIATUS. Chrissie is taking a break to pursue other projects. At the end of summer, she will consider whether to continue the show's hiatus or start making new episodes. In the meantime, be sure to subscribe to Chrissie's newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com and follow @librarychrissie on Instagram. FEATUR...

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 Begins by Dav PilkeyLooshkin: Honk if You See It by Jamie SmartNewsroom Nonsense by Jess Smart SmileyMIDDLE GRADE AUDIOBOOKS Pippi Longstocking and Pippi Goes On Board by Astrid Lindgren, narrated by Sutton FosterTales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and Otherwise Known As Sheila the Great by Judy Blume, narrated by Judy Blu...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Eraser by Jenny AlvaradoSuper Magic Boy: I Am a Space Tiger by Jarod RoselloThe Secret of Danger Point by Kim DwinellLooshkin: The Maddest Cat in the World by Jamie SmartWildflower Emily: A Story About Young Emily Dickinson by Lydia CorryYoung Hag and the Witches' Quest by Isabel GreenbergBe sure to subscribe to the show ...

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 not grown-ups (especially the back)Books from small presses and kidlit in translationRESOURCES AND BOOKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: "Goodnight Moon" on Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen's Substack, Looking at Picture BooksGuess Again by Mac BarnettMr. S. by Monica ArnaldoA Day with Mousse by Claire LebourgA Sleepless Night by Mi...

In this Forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing 10 books for kids releasing in January 2025 that she is excited about.Featured TitlesPICTURE BOOKS / EARLY READERSStruwwelpeter by Heinrich HoffmanThe Great Antonio by Elise GravelThe Interpreter by Olivia Abtahi, illustrated by Monica ArnaldoSHORT CHAPTER BOOKSGabby Torres Gets a Billion Followers by Angela DominguezWillow's Woods by Suzanne SelforsGRAPHIC NOVELSChickenpox by Remy LaiOperation Cover-Up by Tate GodwinMIDDLE GRADEScatter...

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 subscribers on Substack. Today, you're getting a peek behind the paywall. If you enjoy this episode, visit librarychrissie.substack.com to become a paid subscriber and receive this episode at the end of every month.

Welcome back to Favorites Month! This week, Chrissie is sharing her favorite graphic novels of 2024.FEATURED TITLESRealistic Crowd Pleasers:Let's Go, Coco! by Coco FoxThe New Girl by Cassandra CalinCarving new ground in kidlit...Dear Dad: Growing Up with a Parent in Prison -- and How We Stay in Touch by Jay Jay Patton with Kiara Valdex, illustrated by Markia JenaiPearl by Sherri L. Smith, illustrated by Christine NorriePoetry Comics by Grant SniderLight and LovelyDetective Beans: and the Case...

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 this show, short chapter books are defined as highly illustrated fiction narratives told across chapters in under 200 pages.Featured TitlesA Day with Mousse by Claire Lebourg, translated by Sophie LewisBeti and the Little Round House by Atinuke, translated by Emily HughesDrag and Rex: Sweet and Silly by Susan Lubner, illust...

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 TitlesA Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall by Jasmine WargaBoy 2.0 by Tracey BaptisteRead At Your Own Risk by Remy LaiThe Curse of Eelgrass Bog by Mary AverlingThe House with a Dragon In It by Nick Lake, illustrated by Emily GravettThe Liars Society by Alyson GerberThe Underdogs of Upson Downs by Craig SilveyHonorable Mention...

In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares eight great books for kids that she read this month.FEATURED TITLESShort Chapter BooksFrank and the Big Mistake by Martha Brockenbrough, illustrated by Jon LauLoose Threads by Isol, translated Lawrence SchimelGraphic NovelsDetective Beans: and the Case of the Missing Hat by Li ChenPearl by Sherri L. Smith, illustrated by Christine NorrieThe First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip by Mac Barnett and Shawn HarrisThe Wolf Suit by Sid ...