A book review of Becoming Homeschoolers: Give Your Kids a Great Education, a Strong Family, and a Life They’ll Thank You For Later by Monica Swanson Stars: **** Zondervan Books 2024Education>Homeschooling210 pagess Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: If you’ve ever wondered whether you have what it takes to homeschool your children, look no…
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Brilliant Maps for Curious Minds
A book review of Brilliant Maps for Curious Minds: 100 New Ways to See the World by Ian Wright Stars: *** Granta Books (2019)Geography208 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: A singular atlas of 100 infographic maps from thought-provoking to…
Dash and the Lights in the Sky
A book review of Dash and the Lights in the Sky by Ashley Key Stars: *** Adventures Press (2025)Picture Book>Northern Lights52 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Dash and the Lights in the Sky is a poetic children’s book that blends storytelling,…
A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders
A book review of A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders: Surprising Stories Behind the Lines on Our Maps by Jonn Elledge Stars: ***** The Experiment (2025)Geography/History368 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: A single boundary might, upon closer inspection, reveal…
The Forbidden Schoolhouse
A book review of The Forbidden Schoolhouse: The True and Dramatic Story of Prudence Crandall and Her Students by Suzanna Jurmain Stars: ***** Houghton Mifflin (2005)Children’s Nonfiction150 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: They threw rocks at the school windows. Villagers refused to sell Miss Crandall groceries or let her students attend the…
How to Talk So Kids Can Learn
A book review of How to Talk So Kids Can Learn at Home and in School: What Every Parent and Teacher Needs to Know by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish Stars: **** Fireside (1995)Childcare & Family Education272 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: The leading experts on parent-child communication show parents and teachers how…
Navigating Critical Decisions in College and Beyond
A book review of Real Talk: Navigating Critical Decisions in College and Beyond: Unveiling Secrets to Thrive at Life by Ali Qasam Stars: **** Q Publishing (2024)Teen Nonfiction (Education/Careers)120 pages Disclosure: I received this book for review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Perfect for those in high school, college and early careerists. It would make a…
Ours to Tell
A book review of Ours to Tell: Reclaiming Indigenous Stories by Eldon Yellowhorn and Kathy Lowinger Stars: **** Annick Press (2025)Teen Nonfiction>Indigenous134 pages Disclosure: I received this book for review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: A wide-ranging anthology that shines a light on untold Indigenous stories as chronicled by Indigenous creators, compiled by the acclaimed…
Know and Tell: The Art of Narration
A book review of Know and Tell: The Art of Narration by Karen Glass Stars: ***** Karen Glass (2018)Education>Charlotte Mason217 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Narration, the art of telling, has been used as a pedagogical tool since ancient times. Over one hundred years ago, Charlotte Mason methodized narration and implemented it in…
The Homeschool Advantage
A book review of The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners by Colleen Kessler, M.Ed. Stars: **** Jossey-Bass (2024)Education>Homeschool210 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: This book provides parents with practical tools to teach and engage their children at home. By focusing on their children’s strengths and passions, rather than on…