Wild Bird by Wendelin Van Draanen
Wren Clemmons learns much about herself, the desert, and true friendship in wilderness therapy camp in this teen read about drug use.
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Swing and Solo by Kwame Alexander with Mary Rand Hess
Swing and Solo: two novels-in-verse for teens that grapple with music (jazz and rock and roll), baseball, young love, and what’s really important in life.
*O Captain, My Captain by Robert Burleigh
O Captain, My Captain encapsulates the Civil War through the eyes of its most famous poet.
*Land of Hope by Wilfred McClay
Land of Hope offers a balanced, positive, and often inspiring view of American history.
What Makes a “Strong Girl Character”? Thoughts and a Podcast
Does rejecting gender stereotypes mean there are no distinctions between strong girls and strong boys?
The Money-Smart Family System by Steve Economides
“Money smarts” begin at home in this family-oriented guide to teaching wise management.
Summer Reading for Moms
Two books for moms that point us to Christ for our summer reading.
Reading Robin McKinley
“I’m reading a book that’s a little slow.” I told a friend. “Why not stop reading it?” It was a fair question, but it hadn’t …