I first read The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare in fourth or fifth grade. Since then, I have read it at least a half dozen times. Both a historical fiction and a (slightly) romance story (similar genres to Jane Austen), it’s been one of my favorites when I need a comforting book…
Why Read Jane Austen?
Many of my friends and family members know that Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors. In fact, I have read five of her six novels. (Emma, Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion, Northanger Abbey, and Sense and Sensibility are the books I’ve read, in order, and I plan to read Mansfield Park soon.) I…
My Summer Reading
A few weeks ago, I mentioned that one of my biggest goals for this summer was to read. I love reading, but I haven’t had much time for leisure reading during the school year, so I made a list for the summer of all the books I want to finish before my senior year starts….
5 Gift Ideas for a Classical Homeschooler
Thanksgiving is over, which means it is officially the start of Christmas season! For this post, I wanted to include a list of gift ideas for the classical homeschooler in your life. 1. Water bottle/laptop stickers Homeschooling sticker from linked Redbubble shop Almost every tween or teen has a water bottle or laptop that…
