Learn which books I recommend for kids, teens, and adults based on my reading this month. Every August, I take a break from teaching online book clubs. It gives me time to rest before the coming school year. That means I get to do a little reading for myself while continuing to preview kids’ titles….
Learn which books I recommend for kids, teens, and adults based on my own reading this month. This month was quite an adventurous month. My husband and I celebrated 25 year years of marriage with a trip to San Diego. We ate good food, enjoyed uninterrupted conversation, and adventured around the town. He was at…
Manatee Summer by Evan Griffith is a story about friendship, conservation, and navigating the difficulties in life. This realistic fiction book was the foundation of some great discussions about theme in my online book club for kids. The main character felt relatable to many of them and they loved the inclusion of a manatee. I…
The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich is a historical fiction book for kids that follows the life of a young Ojibwe girl and her family in the mid-19th century. The novel vividly portrays the daily struggles and joys of Ojibwe life and is a great addition to your history study. This title does include death…
It will come as no surprise to everyone that I love to read. Yes. I love a good fiction book, but as a homeschooling mom, I also love to read books that inspire and encourage me on my homeschooling journey. This weekend, I sat down with TEACH: Creating Independently Responsible Learners by Dennis DiNoia and…
The Very Very Far North by Dan Bar-El is a fun winter-themed chapter book for kids. Without a doubt, this is a gentle read for readers of all age with sweet characters and fun adventures. This title was a fun and popular read in my online School Year Book Clubs for ages 8-10 in 2024….
A Night Divided by Jennifer Nielsen is a suspenseful historical fiction book that takes place in East Germany when the Berlin Wall was built. This book immerses the reader in the dangerous realities of this period in a suspenseful and believable way. This historical fiction book was appealing to my book club students, even the…
