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In today's deep dive episode, Chrissie airs concerns about kidlit's grown-up problem. Then, she shares 4 questions we can ask to help solve the problem.
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This week, Chrissie is sharing the May Forecast: the ten kidlit books releasing in May 2024 that she is most looking forward to.
Dalmartian: A Mars Rover's Story by Lucy Ruth Cummins (5/7)More Dung! by Frank Weber (5/14)Ursula Upside Down by Corey Tabor (5/14)
FEATURED BOOKS
Picture BooksChapter Books
Welcome to the Woofmore by Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran, illustrated by Josh Cleland (5/21)Graphics
Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol (5/7)The Case of the Golden Bone by Sara Varon (5/28)Middle Grade
Jerry, Let Me See the Moon by Jeffrey Ebbeler (5/7)National Archive Hunters by Matthew Landis (5/14)The Perilous Performance of Milkweed Meadow by Elaine Dimopoulos, illustrated by Doug Salati (5/21)Nonfiction
Your Pet's Secret Lives: The Truth Behind Your Pets' Wildest Behaviors by Eleanor Spicer Rice, illustrated by Rob Wilson (5/28)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.
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In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares her favorite kidlit that she read during April 2024.
Bunny and Clyde by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Scott Nash`Banana Fox and the Gummy Monster Mess by James KochalkaDuck and Moose: Moose Blasts Off! by Kirk ReedstromKitten Ninja by Colleen AF Venable, Marcie Colleen, and Ellen StubbingsPup and Dragon: How to Catch a Dragon by Alice Walstead and Paul GillSky and Ty: Howdy Partner by Steve BreenPoetry Comics by Grant Snider
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In today's booklist episode, Chrissie is pairing ten songs from The Tortured Poets Department with kidlit books.
"Fortnight" and Fluffy McWhiskers, Cuteness Explosion by Stephen W. Martin"The Tortured Poets Department" and Olivetti by Allie Millington"My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys" and Edwina, The Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct by Mo Willems"Down Bad" and Ode to a Bad Day by Chelsea Lin Wallace"So Long, London" and The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley"But Daddy I Love Him" and Wrong Way Home by Kate O'Shaughnessy"Florida!!!" and Chez Bob by Bob Shea"Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" and Pretty Ugly by David Sedaris"loml" and Pepper and Me by Beatrice Alemagna"I Can Do It With a Broken Heart" and The Skull by Jon Klassen
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In today's Booklist episode, Chrissie is ranking her top 7 favorite Mac Barnett books to read aloud.
THE WOLF, THE DUCK, AND THE MOUSE by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon KlassenTHE GREAT ZAPFINO by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Marla FrazeeCIRCLE by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon KlassenTHE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon KlassenTHE RULES OF THE HOUSE by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Matt MyersSAM AND DAVE DIG A HOLE by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon KlassenTHE FIRST CAT IN SPACE ATE PIZZA by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Shawn Harris
*NOTE: Thank you for your patience with the compromised audio quality of today's episode. We're working on it! :)
FEATURED TITLES:Resources mentioned in the show:
Mac's websiteTHE FIRST CAN IN SPACE websiteSAM AND DAVE DIG A HOLE book trailerBe 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.
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In this month's Forecast episode, Chrissie shares the 10 kidlit books releasing in April 2024 that she is most looking forward to.
Oh, Are You Awake!? by Bob Shea and JarvisProper Badger Would Never! by Lauren Glattly and Rob Sayegh, Jr.
FEATURED TITLES
Picture BooksGraphic Novels
Monkey King and the World of Myths: The Monster and the Maze by Maple LamUnhappy Camper by Lily LaMotte and Anne XuFake Chinese Sounds by Jing Jing TsongMiddle Grade
Trouble at the Tangerine by Gillian McDunnThe Night War by Kimberly Brubaker BradleyMagnolia Wu Unfolds It All by Chanel MillerTree. Table. Book. by Lois LowryMeet Me on Mercer Street by Booki VivatSPEED ROUND
Ahoy! by Sophie BlackallThe Truth About the Couch by Adam Rubin and LiniersA Sundae with Everything On It by Kyle Scheele and Andy J. PizzaDog vs. Strawberry by Nelly Buchet and Andrea Zuill
Picture BooksShort Chapter Books
Cornbread and Poppy for the Win by Matthew CordellPets Rule! Invasion of the Pugs by Susan TanGraphics
I Survived the Battle of D-Day by Lauren TarshisLightfall: the Dark Times by Tim ProbertPuzzled by Pan CookeBlood City Rollers by V.P. Anderson and Tatiana HillMiddle Grade
Keeping Pace by Laurie MorrisonWinnie Nash Is Not Your Sunshine by Nicole MellebyThe Wrong Way Home by Kate O'ShaughnessyNonfiction
Who Is Taylor Swift from Who HQButt or Face: Revenge of the Butts by Kari LaVelleClub Microbe by Elise GravelBe 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.
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In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares her favorite kidlit that she read during March 2024.
DETECTIVE GORDON: THE FIRST CASE by Ulff NilssonTEENY HOUDINI: THE DISAPPEARING ACT by Katrina Moore
FEATURED TITLES
Short Chapter BooksGraphics
THE GREAT PUPTECTIVE by Alina TysoeBANANA FOX AND THE SECRET SOUR SOCIETY by James KochalkaART CLUB by Rashad DoucetSCHNOZZER & TATERTOES: TAKE A HIKE! by Rick StromoskiYOTSUBA &!, Vol. 1 by Kiyohiko AzumaDOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER by Dav PilkeyOFFICER CLAWSOME: LOBSTER COP by Brian "Smitty" SmithPECULIAR WOODS: THE ANCIENT UNDERWATER CITY by Andres J. ColmenaresWELCOME TO FERAL by James FearingMiddle Grade
KEEPING PACE by Laurie MorrisonBe 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.
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In this "Help! My kid needs a book!" episode, Chrissie responds to listener requests for middle-grade book recommendations.
WELCOME TO FERAL and LAST EXIT TO FERAL by Mark FearingALL THE LOVELY BAD ONES by Mary Downing HahnTHE OJJA-WOJJA by Magdalene VisaggioSCURRY by Mac Smith
FEATURED BOOKS
Spooky Graphic NovelsRealistic Graphic Novels
DUEL by Jessixa BagleyTHE CUPCAKE DIARIES by Coco SimonPAWS by Nathan FairbairnART CLUB by Rashad DoucetBacklist Middle Grade to Read Aloud
THE VANDERBEEKERS OF 141ST STREET by Karina Yan GlaserA PLACE TO HANG THE MOON by Kate AlbusA ROVER'S STORY by Jasmine WargaTHE GIRL WHO SAILED THE STARS by Matilda WoodsBe 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.
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In this Booklist episode, Chrissie recommends 8 short middle grade books. Each book clocks in at ~200 pages or less, but appeals to kids ages 8-12.
The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow by Elaine DimopoulosWedgie and Gizmo by Suzanne SelforsThe Sasquatch Escape by Suzanne SelforsThe Guardian Test by Christina SoontornvatWhatever After, Best Wishes, and Upside Down Magic by Sarah MlynowskiMarina and the Kraken by Lauren MagazinerThe Chaos Monster by Sayantani DasGuptaOnce Upon a Tim by Stuart GibbsPopcorn Bob by Maranke Rinck
FEATURED BOOKSRESOURCES MENTIONED:
Publisher's Weekly article by Melissa Taylor: "It's Not Me, It's You: An Argument for Shorter Middle Grade Books"Imagination Soup Blog by Melissa Taylor: "60 Short Middle Grade Books That Kids Will Love"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.
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In this Forecast episode, Chrissie shares the ten kidlit releases she is most looking forward to in March 2024. She also shares a speed round of ten more next-in-series that the kids in her library can't wait to read.
FEATURED TITLES:Picture Books
The Good Little Mermaid's Guide to Bedtime by Eija Sumner, out 3/5The Book That Can Read Your Mind by Marianna Coppo, out 3/12Spider in the Well by Jess Hannigan, out 3/19Graphics
Duck and Moose: Duck Moves In by Kirk Reedstrom, out 3/5The Great Puptective by Alina Tysoe, out 3/19Poetry Comics by Grant Snider, out 3/26Middle Grade
The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly, out 3/5The Lumbering Giants of Misty Pines by Mo Netz, out 3/12Olivetti by Allie Millington, out 3/26Nonfiction
My Antarctica by G. Neri, out 3/5SPEED ROUND:
FOX VS FOX by Corey Tabor, out 3/5ANIMAL ALBUMS FROM A TO Z by Cece Bell, out 3/26BUBBLY BEAUTIFUL KITTY-CORN by Shannon Hale and LeYuen Pham, out 3/26PENELOPE REX AND THE PROBLEM WITH PETS (#4) by Ryan T. Higgins, out 3/26
Picture Book & Early ReaderShort Chapter
BUNNY AND CLYDE by Megan McDonald, out 3/12HENRY AND THE SOMETHING NEW by Jenn Bailey (#2), out 3/19Graphics
ALL IS NAT LOST (#5) by Maria Scrivan, out 3/5BUNNY VS. MONKEY AND THE HUMAN INVASION by Jamie Smart, out 3/5 (#2 available in US – 6 books so far in the UK)EVIL SPY SCHOOL (#3) by Stuart Gibbs, out 3/5MAKING FRIENDS: TOGETHER FOREVER (#4) by Kristen Gudsnuk, out 3/5GNOME AND RAT: TIME TO PARTY (#2) by Lauren Stohler, 3/12UNICORN BOY by Dave Roman, 3/12WARRIORS: THE RISE OF SCOURGE by Erin Hunter, 3/12 (full color rerelease of Manga editions of Warriors books)DOGMAN: THE SCARLET SHREDDER (#12) by Dav Pilkey, 3/19GO, GHOUL, GO (Spirited, Book 2) by Liv Livingston, out 3/26Middle Grade
COYOTE LOST AND FOUND by Dan Gemeinhart (#2), out 3/5FERRIS by Kate DiCamillo, out 3/5LEGENDS OF LOTUS ISLAND: CITY OF WISHES (#3) by Christina Soontornvat, out 3/5CECE RIOS AND THE QUEEN OF BRUJAS by Kaela Rivera (#3), out 3/12Nonfiction
STAY CURIOUS AND KEEP EXPLORING: NEXT LEVEL (#2) by Emily Calandrelli, out 3/5THIS DAY IN HISTORY FOR KIDS by Dan Bova, out 3/5Be 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.
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In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares her favorite kidlit she read during February 2024.
Break by Kayla MillerPoppy and Sam and the Mole Mystery by CathonEllie in First Position by Brian Freschi and Elena TrioloThe Adventures of Invisible Boy by Doogie HornerInk Girls by Marieke NijkampBunny vs. Monkey by Jamie SmartSpirited: Day of the Living Liv by Liv Livingston
FEATURED BOOKS
Graphic NovelsMiddle Grade
The Misfits by Lisa Yee and Dan SantatThe Curse of Eelgrass Bog by Mary AverlingBe 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 free monthly kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
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On this week's "Help! My kid needs a book!" episode, Chrissie responds to listener requests for funny books for kids.
CHEZ BOB by Bob SheaLLAMA DESTROYS THE WORLD by Jonathan Stutzman, illustrated by Heather FoxFLUFFY MCWHISKERS, CUTENESS EXPLOSION by Stephen W. Martin, illustrated by Dan TavisARE YOU A CHEESEBURGER? by Monica ArnaldoKITTIES ON DINOSAURS by Michael SlackGREAT, NOW WE'VE GOT BARBARIANS by Jason Carter Eaton, illustrated by Mark Fearing
FEATURED TITLES
Funny Picture Books to Read Aloud in StorytimeFunny Books About Butts
BUTTS ARE EVERYWHERE by Jonathan Stutzman, illustrated by Heather FoxDOES A BULLDOZER HAVE A BUTT? by Derick Wilder, illustrated by K. Fai SteeleBUTT OR FACE by Kari LaVelleDOES IT FART? by Nick Caruso and Dani Rabaiotti, illustrated by Alex GriffithsFunny Short Graphics for Ages 5-8
SMELL MY FOOT by Cece BellPIZZA AND TACO series by Stephen ShaskanTATER TALES series by Ben ClantonGNOME AND RAT by Lauren StohlerREGGIE: KID PENGUIN by Jen de OliveiroTHE HUNGER HEROES by Jarrett LernerROVER AND SPECK by Jonathan RothWAFFLES AND PANCAKE by Drew BrockingtonFunny Books for a Gifted 7yo who wants complex humor but still a good time
OTTO by Jon AgeeK IS IN TROUBLE by Gary ClementLAST LAUGHS: ANIMAL EPITAPHS by J. Patrick Lewis and Jane Yolen, illustrated by Jeffrey Steward TimminsTHE BOOK THAT NO ONE WANTED TO READ by Richard AyoadeTHE FIRST CAT IN SPACE ATE PIZZA and THE FIRST FAT IN SPACE AND THE SOUP OF DOOM by Mac Barnett and Shawn HarrisBe 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 free monthly kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
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In this Forecast episode, Chrissie shares the ten kidlit releases she is most looking forward to in Feburary 2024. She also shares a speed round of ten more next-in-series that the kids in her library can't wait to read.
FEATURED TITLES:Picture Books
The Door That Had Never Been Opened Before by Mrs. and Mr. MacLeod, out 2/6Lucky Duck by Greg Pizzoli, out 2/6The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn by Shawn Harris, out 2/6I Do Not Eat Children by Marcus Cutler, out 2/20Pretty Ugly by David Sedaris, out 2/27Middle Grade
Across So Many Seas by Ruth Behar, out 2/6Heroes by Alan Gratz, out 2/6The Liars Society by Alyson Gerber, out 2/6Max in the House of Spies by Adam Gidwitz, out 2/27Graphics
Wildfuli by Kengo Kurimoto, out 2/6SPEED ROUND (Next in Series)
City Spies: Mission Manhattan by James Ponti, out 2/6Finally Heard by Kelly Yang, out 2/27Finding Bear by Hannah Gold, out 2/27The Last Bookwanderer by Anna James, out 2/27
Middle GradeGraphics
Waverider (Amulet 9) by Kazu Kibuishi, out 2/6Eowulf: Of Monsters and Middle School by Mike Cavallaro, out 2/13The Love Report, Volume 2 by Beka and Maya, out 2/13Agents of SUIT: From Badger to Worse by John Patrick Green, out 2/20Wombats! Go to Wizard's Wharf by Maddie Frost, out 2/20Hilo: Rise of the Cat by Judd Winick, out 2/27Be 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.
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In this Reading Raves episode, Chrissie shares the standout books she read during January 2024.
A First Time for Everything by Dan SantatPoppy and Sam and the Leaf Thief by CathonStories of the Islands by Clar AngkasaThe Untimely Passing of Nicholas Fart by Josh CruteK Is in Trouble by Gary ClementAlterations by Ray XuLunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham
This episode features 10 titles: 7 graphic novels, and 3 middle grade.
FEATURED TITLES
GraphicsMiddle Grade
The Liars Society by Alyson GerberSomething Like Home by Andrea Beatriz Arango15 Secrets to Survival by Natalie D. RichardsBe 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.
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In this "My kid needs a book!" episode, Chrissie responds to 5 listener requests for kidlit they want more of in 2024.
Alone by Megan E. FreemanMoo by Sharon CreechA Work in Progress by Jarrett LernerThe Deepest Breath by Megan GrehanSomething Like Home by Andrea Beatriz Arango
Middle Grade Novels in Verse:Nonfiction for an 8 Year Old who likes learning about topics:
Packing for Mars for Kids by Mary RoachYummy: A History of Desserts by Victoria Grace ElliottMelissa LaSalle's 2023 list of browseable nonfictionReturn of the Wild by Dr. Helen ScalesTales of World War II by Dr. Hattie HearnPizza, Pickles, and Apple Pie by David RickettChapter Books About History
I Survived series by Lauren TarshisRanger in Time series by Kate MessnerUnsolved Case Files series by Tom SullivanGraphic Novels for Fans of Raina Telgemeier and Invisible Emmie
Duel by Jessixa Bagley and Aaron BagleyCross My Heart and Never Lie by Nora DasnesClick series by Kayla MillerBerrybrook Middle School series by Svetlana ChmakovaCupcake Diaries graphic novel adaptationsPAWS series by Nathan Fairbairn and Michelle AssarasakornAnimal Rescue Friends series by Gina Loveless, Meika Hashimoto, and Genevieve KoteSweet Valley Twins graphic novel series by Nicole Andelfinger and Francine PascalFor a reader who just finished the Harry Potter series
The Harry Potter Wizarding AlmanacWinterhouse trilogy by Ben GutersonGreenwild by Pari ThomsonPages & Co series by Anna JamesSkandar and the Unicorn Thief by A. F. StedmanBe 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 monthly kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
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In today's booklist episode, Chrissie shares 8 favorite backlist picture books that can be described as dark, weird, and funny.
The Barnabus Project by the Fan BrothersFortunately by Remy CharlipThe Great Zapfino by Mac Barnett and Marla FrazeeHow Dinosaurs Went Extinct by Ame Dyckman and Jennifer HarneyThe Incredible Book-Eating Boy by Oliver JeffersThe Pineapple Princess by Sabina HahnPokko and the Drum by Matthew ForsytheThe Rock from the Sky by Jon Klassen
FEATURED TITLES: DARK // WEIRD // FUNNYBONUS RECS
It's a Secret by John BurninghamDuckworth the Difficult Child by Michael SussmanThe Three Billy Goats Gruff and The Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse by Mac Barnett and Jon KlassenHow to Eat a Book by Mrs. and Mr. MacLeodWhat If One Day by Bruce Handy and Ashleigh CorrinDinosaurs Don't Exist by Mark JanssenTen Word Tiny Tales by Joseph CoelhoABSURD // PLAYFUL // WEIRD RECS
TOASTY by Sarah HwangCAROL AND THE PICLE-TOAD by Esme ShapiroDIM SUM PALACE by X. FangTHE WELCOME HOME by Amy June BatesINVISIBLE THINGS by Andy J. Pizza and Sophie Miller
PEPPER AND ME by Beatrice Alemagna (1/16)THE TEENY-WEENY UNICORN by Shawn Harris (2/6)I DO NOT EAT CHILDREN by Marcus Cutler (2/20)PRETTY UGLY by David Sedaris and Ian Falconer (2/27)SPIDER IN THE WELL by Jess Hannigan (3/19)MILLIE FLEUR'S POISON GARDEN by Christy Mandin (7/2)
2024 RELEASESBe 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 monthly kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
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In this deep dive episode, Chrissie shares what she wants more of in kidlit in 2024.
ALA Newbery Terms & CriteriaMoonbow: A Conversation with Jon Klassen
Resources mentioned on the show:Books mentioned on the show:
The Skull by Jon KlassenMaurice by Jessixa BagleyDinosaurs Don't Exist by Mark JanssenWhat If One Day by Bruce HandyThe Rock from the Sky by Jon KlassenCarol and the Pickle-Toad by Esme ShapiroPineapple Princess by Sabina HahnTumble by Adriana Hernandez BergstromFungi Grow by Maria GianferrariBe 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 monthly kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
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It's here! It's time to share my favorite reads of 2023.
ANIMALS IN PANTS by Suzy Levinson, illustrated by Kevin and Kristen HowdeshellBUTT OR FACE? A HILARIOUS GUESSING GAME BOOK FOR KIDS by Kari LaVelleFUNGI GROW by Maria Gianferrari, illustrated by Diana SudykaGOOD BOOKS FOR BAD CHILDREN by Beth Kephart, illustrated by Chloe Bristol READY, SET, RUN!: THE AMAZING NEW YORK CITY MARATHON by Leslie Kimmelman, illustrated by Jessie HartlandSEARCH FOR A GIANT SQUID by Amy Seto Forrester, illustrated by Andy Chou MusserSTRANDED!: A MOSTLY TRUE STORY FROM ICELAND by Aevar Por Benediktsson, illustrated by Anne WilsonTHEY HOLD THE LINE: WILDFIRES, WILDLANDS, AND THE FIREFIGHTERS WHO BRAVE THEM by Dan Paley, illustrated by Molly MendozaTUMBLE by Adriana Hernandez BergstromUNSEEN JUNGLE: THE MICROBES THAT SECRETLY CONTROL OUR WORLD by Eleanor Spicer Rice, illustrated by Rob Wilson
In this episode, Chrissie shares her 10 favorite kids nonfiction books and 10 favorite grown-up reads of 2023.
FEATURED BOOKS:
Kids NonfictionGrown-Up Reads
ANOTHER MARVELOUS THING by Laurie ColwinCOUPLETS by Maggie MilnerEMERGENCY by Kathleen AlcottTHE GIRLS by John BowenHIJAB BUTCH BLUES by Lamya H. (audiobook)IN MEMORIAM by Alice WinnONE WOMAN SHOW by Christine CoulsonROMANTIC COMEDY by Curtis SittenfeldTERRACE STORY by Hilary LeichterTOM LAKE by Ann PatchettPossible Usurpers (aka even more grown-up reads)
BIRNAM WOOD by Eleanor CattonTHE VASTER WILDS by Lauren GroffTHE UPSTAIRS DELICATESSEN: ON EATING, READING, READING ABOUT EATING, AND EATING WHILE READING by Dwight GarnerArticle mentioned in the show:
NYT - Critics Picks of 2023
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It's here! It's time to share my favorite reads of 2023.
THE BOOK THAT NO ONE WANTED TO READ by Richard Ayoade and art by Tor FreemanFIREFLY SUMMER by Morgan MatsonFOREVER TWELVE by Stacy McAnultyTHE REMARKABLE RESCUE AT MILKWEED MEADOW by Elaine Dimopoulos and art by Doug SalatiREMEMBER US by Jacqueline WoodsonSIMON SORT OF SAYS by Erin BowTHE WIDELY UNKNOWN MYTH OF APPLE AND DOROTHY by Corey Ann HayduA WORK IN PROGRESS by Jarrett Lerner
In this episode, Chrissie shares her 8 favorite middle grade books and 10 favorite graphic novels of the year.
FEATURED BOOKS:
Middle GradeGraphic Novels
CAT KID COMIC CLUB: INFLUENCERS by Dav PilkeyCROSS MY HEART AND NEVER LIE by Nora DasnesDUEL by Jessixa Bagley and Aaron BagleyTHE FIRST CAT IN SPACE AND THE SOUP OF DOOM by Mac Barnett and Shawn HarrisFOX POINT'S OWN GEMMA HOPPER by Brie SpanglerLO & BEHOLD by Wendy Mass and Gabi MendezTHE MAGICIANS by BlexbolexSUPER MAGIC BOY: I AM A DINOSAUR by Jarrod RoselloTHINGS IN THE BASEMENT by Ben HatkeWIZKIT: AN ADVENTURE OVERDUE by Tanya J. ScottBe 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 monthly kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com.
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It's here! It's time to share my favorite reads of 2023.
100 MIGHTY DRAGONS ALL NAMED BROCCOLI by David LaRochelle and Lian ChoDIM SUM PALACE by X. FangDINOSAURS DON'T EXIST by Mark JanssenEVERGREEN by Matthew CordellHOW DOES SANTA GO DOWN THE CHIMNEY? by Mac Barnett and Jon KlassenINVISIBLE THINGS by Andy J. Pizza and Sophie MillerSTICKLER LOVES THE WORLD by Lane SmithTEN-WORD TINY TALES TO INSPIRE AND UNSETTLE by Joseph CoelhoTHE WELCOME HOME by Amy June BatesWHAT IF ONE DAY by Bruce handy and Ashleigh Corrin
In this episode, Chrissie shares her 10 favorite picture books and 4 favorite short chapter books of the year.
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