Labor Day: Books about Work
Readers: this is an adaptation of one of the first posts on Redeemed Reader, way back in 2011 (written by Emily Whitten, the “I” in the post below). The original post had more commentary but fewer recommended books; you can find the original post here.“Of course ‘successful careers’ are important, but I would suggest thinking…
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Home Library Management: Where do I begin?
Home Library Management is a mini-series based on a presentation I originally gave to a homeschool group when I was a professional librarian years ago. These are updated thoughts based on my current experience as a home librarian surrounded by boys and overflowing bookshelves. I’d love to hear your thoughts as we walk through the library…
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Back Porch Book Chat: Mark Hunt (Author), Part 2
Back Porch Book Chat: A casual conversation about books. Our guest today is Mark Hunt.
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Back Porch Book Chat: Mark Hunt (Author), Part 1
Back Porch Book Chat: A casual conversation about books. Our guest today is Mark Hunt.
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Back Porch Book Chat: Meghan Cox Gurdon (Book Reviewer, Author)
Back Porch Book Chat: A casual conversation about books. Our guest today is Meghan Cox Gurdon
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Home Library Management: Heart Issues
Help! I have too many books! Is this a familiar concern? Of course you wouldn’t want to blame the books. An abundant home library is a good thing…isn’t it? Isn’t the problem really not having enough shelves? Like yours, my beloved bookshelves are painfully overflowing, and when our home library outgrows its boundaries, the shelves…
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The Visible Hand by Matthew Hennessey
The Visible Hand introduces teens to basic free-market economics in a way that’s accessible and entertaining.
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High School British Literature: A Lively Approach
High School British Literature: Dull and Difficult? When I arrived at college, I was absolutely, 100% convinced that British lit was my jam. But it’s safe to say that most of my peers, unless they were already diehard bibliophiles, didn’t share that same love of obscure Victorian novels. Fast forward 30 years, and it’s a…
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Back to School Books for Middle School
Is it back to school time already? Depending on which part of the country you live in, some schools will be starting up in the next couple of weeks! Most middle schoolers aren’t dying to read a book right before school starts, but keep these in mind as read-alouds or read-withs or even a “you…
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Back to School Picture Books
Is it back to school time already? Depending on which part of the country you live in, some schools will be starting up in the next couple of weeks! Whether it’s your child’s first year in school, your child’s first year in a new school, your first year teaching in a classroom, or just plain…
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