Dear Reader

In these darkening days, our minds always turn to those things we're grateful for. The turning of the leaves, the rain that keeps this place so lush and green, and friends and family coming home to share stories of their many summertime adventures. Here at Village Books & Paper Dreams, we find reasons to be thankful every day. Truly. Each day we look for opportunities to make someone's day in large and small ways, and each day, those efforts are returned in kind. Our day's-end digests that we share amongst staff tell these stories. From the unexpected connections we witness to the quirky, whimsical, and wise phrases that arise from conversations... from the occasions that are celebrated within our walls to long lengths we go to in order to find that perfect gift. We even have a dog of the day—often many! So, dear reader, thank you for coming – Paul, Kelly, Sarahthrough our doors and making every day a day worth celebrating. and the Entire Village Books and Paper Dreams Family

In This Issue...

The Chuckanut Reader • Winter 2022-2023

Publisher: Village Books and Paper Dreams

Production & Design: Kelly Carbert Contributors: Kiana Allen, Hayden Armos, Andrew Baesler, Rae Baitx, Rick Bramham, Anna Brown, Bee Cabezas, Kendra Calitri, Kelly Carbert, Erin Chervenock, Erica Davis, Gaye Davis, Nathen Dooley, Sydney Durst, Kelly Evert, Paul Hanson, Chloe Hovind, Sarah Hutton, Victoria Jacobson, Sam Lewis, Anne Lillis, Troy Luginbill, Claire McElroy, Emi Miller, Laura Miller, Rez Miller, Jessica Moreland, Maddie Musquiz, Dichali Nash, Lindsey Nordby, Laura Picco, Tova Portmann-Bown, Sophie Richmond, Jacob Rogers, Mary Roy, Allison Stalnaker, Luthien Tamminga, Emily Thomsen, Laney Turner, Courtney Velthuizen, and our Y.A.R.C reviewers: Abby, Ella, Kaatri, Louisa, and Kamden Cover: Tom Crestodina will launch Working Boats on November 16 Content except art & book covers ©Village Books 2022 Printed by the Lynden Tribune on paper made from 50% post-consumer waste.

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Shop the Village Books & Paper Dreams Winter Sales 2 Dear Reader 3 Holdiay Happenings 4-6 Fairhaven Winterfest—Fun for All Ages 7-8 Winter Holiday Shopping with Kelly 9-10 Care Packages & Winter Activities 11-12 New Fiction, Mystery, Sci-Fi, 13-24 Literature & Poetry 25-26 Chuckanut Writing Classes & VB Writing Groups 27-28 Check Out Our Lynden Store 29-33 In the Kitchen 34-38 History, Cultural Criticism, Life Stories 39-43 Creativity and Art 45 Science & Nature 46-47 Jeremy Jones Visits Bellingham 49 WWU Children's Literature Conference 2023 51 Peaceful Poetry Winners 52 Great Reads and Activities for Kids, Teens, Parents 53-65 VB Reads Book Groups and More 66 Lit Live Author Events 67-70 A Tribute to Brian Griffin 71