Whether seated in a circle of chairs or in a hollowed out redwood tree, homeschool kids read and learn in environments that cater to their individual learning styles. From North Carolina to California, homeschool book clubs are therefore as different as the families they serve, each one created to meet the needs of students in its community. Most of all, these book clubs give homeschooled students the freedom to experience good books. […]
Children’s literary agent Steven Malk recently made headlines for snagging a 72-hour debut book deal for a new client, but this longtime book lover believes in championing authors and illustrators for the long haul. Together, they foster a love of reading and put good books into the world for kids to read. His passion for books began as a child in South Africa and teen in California, in his grandmother’s and parents’ bookstores. […]
Writing a novel had always been in the back of Lisa Beazley’s mind, but while she was juggling a family and a full time career, it never seemed like a practical option. A move to Singapore led her to write her first word of fiction in novelist Erika Mailman’s online writing class. Erika may never meet her students in person, but she’s creating a lasting impact on students like Lisa through empathy, accountability, and online collaboration. […]
