Homeschooling is experiencing a boom in North America. There is a whole new generation of parents taking on the task of educating their children but where do they find curriculum? There are many ways to homeschool kids as well as established curriculum providers for different styles of home education. New homeschooling families may find there…
Reader’s Favorite
Reader’s Favorite has given The Gatekeeper’s Daughter five stars! Reviews like this help readers find books to enjoy. I hope many more kids discover the mystery, adventure and inspiration in The Gatekeeper’s Daughter!
A beacon of hope for children’s literature
Have you noticed the change in childrens’ books? Does it alarm you? It should. Over the last two generations, we have seen a massive slide in the morality portrayed in kids’ books. These kinds of books have infiltrated our schools and libraries pushing aside books with traditional values in favour of following the trends in…
Writers as image bearers
As a writer of middle-grade fantasy as well as a life-long reader, I have long been conflicted over the use of magic in Christian stories. Sunlight breaks through a forest As believers and writers, we have no need to employ an external force in order to create the supernatural. We need only use our God-given…
On minding one’s own business
How did I miss this? I have spent years allowing many, many people, who do not have my best interests in mind, to live rent free in my head. Why did I ever think this was a productive, let alone fruitful, way to live my life? I have twisted myself into knots imagining conversations that…
Guest Post: Author Susan Phelan
Susan Phelan is an author of children's fiction. Her middle grade book Miss Classified, published by Chicken Scratch Books, explores the world through the eyes of a child with ADHD. "I see life through the lens of story. As a little girl my mom would get me to finish dinner by telling me to eat…
A very hard goodbye
My Dad A life of adventure, love and curiosity has come to an end. Ninety-one years of working hard, traveling, raising a family, and learning. Always learning. A farm boy, train-hopper, self-taught electrician/carpenter/roofer/engineer and motorcycle rider. A man of faith acquainted with grief as well as joy. He routinely checked on his neighbours, often lending…
Jeff Pennant’s Field Guide to Raising Happy Parents
Every time Jeff tries to make his parents happy, disaster inevitably follows so he decides to turn his life into a science experiment. The results aren’t exactly what he hopes for but along the way he learns a lot and discovers even parents sometimes make mistakes. Available now from Chicken Scratch Books, Jeff Pennant’s Field…
Homeschool book news!
Although we are currently packing and moving, I have also found time for a new project. Part devotional, part anecdotal with some fresh ideas thrown in, this book is designed to encourage homeschooling parents. Deciding to teach your children at home is life changing for the entire family. I will address topics such as creating…
Raising strong readers
We all know the importance of literacy. It helps us communicate and make sense of our world. As an author, I love to write books that encourage children to use their imaginations and learn about God and the world around them. But, raising children who love to read can be challenging. It takes intention and…
