Book Buzz: Phoebe’s Diary

Phoebe’s Diary by Phoebe Wahl Welcome to Bellingham. The year is 2006. Teenagers smoke weed, play pool at Kendrick’s and rent movies from Trek Video. Flirting happens via flip phone and Myspace. Irony and ballet flats are in.  Phoebe is a sophomore who wears DIY skinny jeans, listens to the best indie bands and attends … Read more

Washington State Office of the Attorney General Complaint Forms

https://www.atg.wa.gov/file-complaint (360) 753-6200 1125 Washington St SEPO Box 40100 Olympia, WA 98504 The Washington State Office of the Attorney General offers an informal complaint resolution service to Washington state residents, and to consumers with complaints about businesses located in Washington state. Types of complaints include Robocall, Reproductive Rights, Pregnancy Accommodations, Manufactured Housing, Medicaid Fraud, COVID-19, … Read more

WCLS Book List: Memory Loss

https://wcls.bibliocommons.com/list/share/75828291/2357468039 If you are caring for a friend or family member with memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, these resources may help. From research to practical advice to personal stories, this list offers perspectives and ideas to help you feel less alone in the journey. All listed resources, and more, are available to Whatcom County … Read more

Premeditated Myrtle

Premeditated Myrtle by Elizabeth C. Bunce

Premeditated Myrtle Enjoy a classic mystery set in Victorian England with 12-year-old Myrtle Hardcastle who is more interested in the truth than being proper and will do whatever it takes to find the murderer.

Healer and Witch

Healer and Witch by Nancy Werlin

Healer and Witch 15-year-old Sylvie has the healing gifts that run in her family but doesn’t know how to use them. After she tries to help her mother and makes a giant mistake instead, she sets off on a journey seeking a mentor, while avoiding those who would attack or exploit her in this blend … Read more

Bomb

Bomb by Steve Sheinkin; Nick Bertozzi

Bomb A non-fiction graphic novel set in WWII that reads like an international spy thriller. Learn about the genius and scientific discovery needed in the development of the atomic bomb in the midst of back-alley secret deals and wartime sabotage.

Invisible

Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez; Gabriela Epstein

Invisible Graphic novel told in flashback about 5 middle schoolers who are grouped together because they all speak some Spanish, but they are all quite different. While working together they start to get to know each other, and they discover a family who has a secret and needs help.