When Stars Are Scattered
When Stars Are Scattered The true story of Omar Mohamed and his life growing up in a Kenyan refugee camp. I laughed and cried more than once while reading this book. It was powerful, exploratory, and moving.
Finnikin of the Rock
Finnikin of the Rock Torn between responsibility and personal desire, Finnikin must choose what’s really important to him. Outcasts, curses, and a land divided come together to weave an epic tale of personal struggle and triumph. This series was among my favorites in high school. If you read it, let me know what you think!
Those Darn Squirrels!
Those Darn Squirrels! Those Darn Squirrels won’t stop eating from the birdfeeders! No matter how hard Old Man Fookwire tries, those DARN squirrels find a way to steal his food and foil his plans. Opportunities to participate in a repeating refrain make this book a fun lap read.
The North Star
The North Star I read this book frequently when I lose sight of what’s important. It always brings me back to a place of quiet reflection and wonder. It is quite a special little story.
Stuck
Stuck After Floyd’s kite gets stuck in a tree, he has a few brilliant ideas about how to get it back. A colorful and surprising story, the first time I read it, I was positively guffawing.
Ep. 44: Digital Literacy with Christine Perkins and Tamar Clarke
Transcript Christine and Tamar stop by to tell us about the Digital Literacy webpage (https://www.wcls.org/digital-literacy/) they have created in cooperation with the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public through a grant from the National Science Foundation.
Podcast Episode 41: WCLS Gift Guide for 2023
WCLS in Whatcom County presents Library Stories! Episode 41: WCLS Gift Guide for 2023 December 8, 2023 Return to Podcast Page Christine This podcast is produced on the ancestral homeland of the Nooksack and Lummi people. They have been its stewards since time immemorial, respecting the land, river and ocean with the understanding that everything … Read more
Slow Down
Slow Down Magic is found everywhere in the natural world! This book invites you to take a moment to appreciate the natural wonders that surround us.
Ode to a Bad Day
Ode to a Bad Day Sometimes bad days just creep up on you. I love that this book reminds us that all bad days end. It also opens a discussion about our ability to appreciate small moments of good while everything else seems to be going wrong.
Very Good Hats
Very Good Hats This whimsical ode to hats delighted and surprised me. It’s a sure winner for playful readers.