“After you” “No, after you” Sounds a lot better than, “Me first!” Jacob Hudgins urges readers to break the pattern of getting, getting, getting to one of serving others instead. Join Kate and Sheila as they recap House Rules, Rule #8 We Lead By Serving. Let us make a shift from the “What’s in it … More We Lead By Serving
Ruta Sepetys’ finely crafted WWII novel, Salt to the Sea, is a gem. It was inspired by the real-life tragedy of the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff which claimed over 9,000 lives making it the greatest maritime disaster in history. The story is told in four voices, each from a different homeland, Readers will meet: … More Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepety
Join Titus, Kate, & Sheila as they discuss The Wingfeather Saga, book 1, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness. They meet Janner, a 12 year old questioner, Tink, a brave 11 year old with a fear of heights, and Leeli, their younger sister who has a twisted leg and a dog named … More The Wingfeather Saga Book 1, On The Edge of The Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson
Let’s meet Kizzy Ann Stamps and her dog, Shag. Kizzy Ann is called Moon Child by her mama because when she was younger the neighbor boy accidentally let his scythe drop and her face was cut from just under her eye to her mouth in a crescent moon shape. She has never forgiven Frank Charles … More Kizzy Ann Stamps by Jeri Watts
Coming Soon! By Sheila Barnes & Kate Matthews The Puppets of Spelhorst would make a great read-aloud for families or for classrooms. Five puppets have a story to tell. Powerful tale of life, loss, and love. The story of Mary and Joseph in Two From Galilee is beautiful. Marjorie Holmes’s style of combining biblical characters … More November Newsletter
It’s time to head back to school and find a learning routine groove. What books have caused you to change your life? Join us as we discuss books that schooled us and caused a significant shift in our lives. “It strengthens thy heart to do a hard thing” is a powerful quote from A Door … More Books That Schooled Us
