This is the kind of question that apparently wakes mothers early in the morning, or keeps them up nights, since the following was sent to me at 5:50 a.m., the day my “Summer Reading” query was posted. I had asked, what questions do you have about keeping your kids reading through the summer: “I’m glad… Read More Can You Help Me With My Struggling Reader?
From the first day we seriously considered opening a library, we have been aware that we were insufficient for such an undertaking. We were right, for it has only been the generosity and kindness of others that has made the opening and operation of the library possible. As we carry on in its tenth year, we can clearly see… Read More In Gratitude
Last January, just 4 weeks before Jonah made his arrival, mom and I had the privilege of being interviewed by Carroll and Andy Smith of the Charlotte Mason Institute. CMI will be publishing this video interview in several installments over the coming months, and here is a link to view the first portion. The interview… Read More CMI Interview with Liz and Emily
It is true that I have, on several occasions, written about the decline in reading in our country, even lamentably in the homeschool community, in hopes of doing my part to turn the tide. Indeed, we have this library to help turn that tide. It is also true that I have grieved over the rapidly diminishing numbers of beautiful… Read More Can One Little Library Do Anything?
Dreams and reality can coexist. The dream of providing a home library for your family to enjoy does not need to evaporate because the practical problems of where to put them all seem insurmountable. Following are some of the most common questions or objections I receive and my briefest responses. 1. I don’t have room for books. I have… Read More Living With Living Books Part 2: A Space for Books