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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.
FEATURED BOOKS
Picture Books
Cranky Crabby Crow (Saves the World) by Corey TaborThe Arguers by Corinna LuykenSquid in Pants by Kaz WindnessKittybunkport by Scott Rothman, illustrated by Zachariah OHoraChapter Books
Lone Wolf Goes to the Library and Lone Wolf On Vacation by Kiah Thomas, illustrated by K. Fai Steele.Middle Grade
Growing Home by Beth Ferry, illustrated by the Fan BrothersThe Wish Switch by Lynn PainterGraphic Novels
Stuck by Kayla MillerCreaky Acres by Calista BrillCamp Frenemies by Liz Montague -
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 BlumeBe 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 to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month, you are helping to pay the costs of the show and receive exclusive content like extra booklists, live video Q&As with Chrissie, reviews of books Chrissie did not like, and more.Visit librarychrissie.substack.com to subscribe.
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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 TylerAudio: The History of Sound by Ben ShattuckAudio: Twist by Colum McCannCookbooks
Justine Cooks by Justine DoironPizza Night by Alexandra StaffordWhat to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking by Caroline ChambersYou Got This by Diane MorrisseyBe 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 to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month, you are helping to pay the costs of the show and receive exclusive content like extra booklists, live video Q&As with Chrissie, reviews of books Chrissie did not like, and more.Visit librarychrissie.substack.com to subscribe.
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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)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 to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month, you are helping to pay the costs of the show and receive exclusive content like extra booklists, live video Q&As with Chrissie, reviews of books Chrissie did not like, and more.Visit librarychrissie.substack.com to subscribe.
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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-FrostOasis by GuojingCassi and the House of Memories by Dean StuartWallace the Brave by Will HenryMiddle Grade
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blue (audio)Minecraft: The Crash by Tracey Baptiste (audio)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 to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month, you are helping to pay the costs of the show and receive exclusive content like extra booklists, live video Q&As with Chrissie, reviews of books Chrissie did not like, and more.Visit librarychrissie.substack.com to subscribe.
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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 to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month, you are helping to pay the costs of the show and receive exclusive content like extra booklists, live video Q&As with Chrissie, reviews of books Chrissie did not like, and more.Visit librarychrissie.substack.com to subscribe.
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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 want to learn more about Chrissie's favorite indie bookstore? Learn more about Island Books on their website (located in Mercer Island, WA).
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 to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month, you are helping to pay the costs of the show and receive exclusive content like extra booklists, live video Q&As with Chrissie, reviews of books Chrissie did not like, and more.Visit librarychrissie.substack.com to subscribe.
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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 Mom by Jarrett Lerner (out 3/4)Graphic Novels
Speechless by Aron Nels Steinke (out 3/4)Dino Poet by Tom Angleberger (out 3/25)Middle Grade
Alice Eclair, Spy Extraordinaire: A Recipe for Trouble by Sarah Todd Taylor (out 3/18)Whale Eyes: A Memoir About Seeing and Being Seen by James Robinson, illustrated by Brian Rea (out 3/18)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 to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month, you are helping to pay the costs of the show and receive exclusive content like extra booklists, live video Q&As with Chrissie, reviews of books Chrissie did not like, and more.Visit librarychrissie.substack.com to subscribe.
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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 on Instagram @bookdelightpod, follow Chrissie on Instagram @librarychrissie, and subscribe to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month, you are helping to pay the costs of the show and receive exclusive content like extra booklists, live video Q&As with Chrissie, reviews of books Chrissie did not like, and more.Visit librarychrissie.substack.com to subscribe.
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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.)The shelf talkers in Chrissie's libraryGetting started with Kid Librarian of the WeekAuthor Rachel Michelle Wilson's websiteBe 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 to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month, you are helping to pay the costs of the show and receive exclusive content like extra booklists, live video Q&As with Chrissie, reviews of books Chrissie did not like, and more.Visit librarychrissie.substack.com to subscribe.
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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 Way by Sara Lundberg, translated by BJ WoodsteinGoodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement HurdLet’s Be Bees by Shawn HarrisWhere the Wild Things Are by Maurice SendakI Want to Be a Vase by Julio Torres, illustrated by Julian GlanderSam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett and Jon KlassenThe Pineapple Princess by Sabina HahnI Do Not Eat Children by Marcus CutlerThe Teeny Weeny Unicorn by Shawn HarrisA Sleepless Night by Micaela Chirif, illustrated by Joaquin Camp, translated by Jordan LandsmanPretty Ugly by David Sedaris, illustrated by Ian FalconerPepper and Me by Beatrice AlemagnaTove and the Island with No Address by Lauren SoloyBe 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 to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month, you are helping to pay the costs of the show and receive exclusive content like extra booklists, live video Q&As with Chrissie, reviews of books Chrissie did not like, and more.Visit librarychrissie.substack.com to subscribe.
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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 Andrea Bell (2/25)Middle Grade
Jojo vs. Middle School by Joy McCullough and Veeda Bybee (2/11)It's All or Nothing Vale by Andrea Beatriz Arongo (2/11)OTHER RESOURCES:
Libro.fm Educator & Librarian Advanced Listening Copy (ALC) ProgramBe 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 to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month, you are helping to pay the costs of the show and receive exclusive content like extra booklists, roundups of kidlit books that have received starred reviews, reviews of books Chrissie did not like, and more. Visit librarychrissie.substack.com to subscribe. -
In this Reading Raves, Chrissie shares her favorite kidlit she read during January, 2025.
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 Greenberg
FEATURED TITLES: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 to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month, you are helping to pay the costs of the show and receive exclusive content like extra booklists, roundups of kidlit books that have received starred reviews, reviews of books Chrissie did not like, and more. Visit librarychrissie.substack.com to subscribe. -
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 Micaela ChirifBe 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 to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month, you are helping to pay the costs of the show and receive exclusive content like extra booklists, roundups of kidlit books that have received starred reviews, reviews of books Chrissie did not like, and more. Visit librarychrissie.substack.com to subscribe.Follow
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In this Forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing 10 books for kids releasing in January 2025 that she is excited about.
Featured TitlesPICTURE BOOKS / EARLY READERS
Struwwelpeter by Heinrich HoffmanThe Great Antonio by Elise GravelThe Interpreter by Olivia Abtahi, illustrated by Monica ArnaldoSHORT CHAPTER BOOKS
Gabby Torres Gets a Billion Followers by Angela DominguezWillow's Woods by Suzanne SelforsGRAPHIC NOVELS
Chickenpox by Remy LaiOperation Cover-Up by Tate GodwinMIDDLE GRADE
Scattergood by HM BouwmanNONFICTION
Unstoppable John by Pat Zietlow Miller, illustrated by Jerry JordanThe Big Book of Barf by Vicky Lorencen, illustrated by Remy SimardBe 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 to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month, you are helping to pay the costs of the show and receive exclusive content like extra booklists, roundups of kidlit books that have received starred reviews, reviews of books Chrissie did not like, and more. Visit librarychrissie.substack.com to subscribe. -
In this bonus episode, Chrissie is sharing everything she read aloud in the library in December and what she thought.
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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 Lovely
Detective Beans: and the Case of the Missing Hat by Li ChenMonti and Leo: A Newcomer in Pocketville by Sylvia KantorovitzThe Egg Incident by Ziggy Hanaor and Daisy WynterDark, Weird, Funny:
Bog Myrtle by Sid SharpK is in Trouble by Gary ClementBe 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 to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month, you are helping to pay the costs of the show and receive exclusive content like extra booklists, roundups of kidlit books that have received starred reviews, reviews of books Chrissie did not like, and more. Visit librarychrissie.substack.com to subscribe. -
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.
A 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, illustrated by Blythe RussoLone Wolf Goes to School and Lone Wolf Gets a Pet by Kiah Thomas, illustrated by K. Fai SteeleWelcome to the Woofmore and The Woofmore Is Not Haunted by Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran, illustrated by Josh ClelandLoose Threads by Isol, translated by Lawrence Schimel (note this title was inadvertently out of alphabetical order. It happens!)
On this show, short chapter books are defined as highly illustrated fiction narratives told across chapters in under 200 pages.
Featured TitlesBe 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 to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month, you are helping to pay the costs of the show and receive exclusive content like extra booklists, roundups of kidlit books that have received starred reviews, reviews of books Chrissie did not like, and more. Visit librarychrissie.substack.com to subscribe. -
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.
A 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 Silvey
Featured TitlesHonorable Mentions
The Fairy Tale Fan Club by Richard AyoadeThe Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman by Gennifer CholdenkoOn My TBR:
Tig by Heather SmithSylvia Doe and the 100-Year Flood by Robert BeattyThe First State of Being by Erin Entrada KellyStranded by Nikki Shannon SmithBe 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 to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month, you are helping to pay the costs of the show and receive exclusive content like extra booklists, roundups of kidlit books that have received starred reviews, reviews of books Chrissie did not like, and more. Visit librarychrissie.substack.com to subscribe. -
In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares eight great books for kids that she read this month.
Frank and the Big Mistake by Martha Brockenbrough, illustrated by Jon LauLoose Threads by Isol, translated Lawrence Schimel
FEATURED TITLES
Short Chapter BooksGraphic Novels
Detective 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 SharpMiddle Grade
Boy 2.0 by Tracey BaptisteThe House with a Dragon In It by Nick Lake, illustrated by Emily GravettBe 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 to Chrissie's kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
If you want to support the show, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. For $7/month, you are helping to pay the costs of the show and receive exclusive content like extra booklists, roundups of kidlit books that have received starred reviews, reviews of books Chrissie did not like, and more. Visit librarychrissie.substack.com to subscribe. - Visa fler
