Book Delight with Chrissie 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 raves (recap-style episodes sharing Chrissie's favorite reads from the month.)
Book Delight with Chrissie Wright
Ep 81 - April Forecast - 10 kidlit books releasing in April 2025
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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 Scott McCloud (4/1)
Middle Grade
- Candle Island by Lauren Wolk (4/22)
- The Barking Puppy by Lori Lobenstine, illustrated by Il Sung Na (4/22)
- The Trouble with Heroes by Kate Messner (4/29)
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