Podcasts about read aloud revival

Join us for Shakespeare Summer!On the last episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, we talked about why Shakespeare is not a school subject. I hope we were able to convince you!But if we know that Shakespeare isn't a school subject or an item on a checklist, how do we actually do it? And how do we make Shakespeare not just doable in our homeschools, but delightful?Today, we'll talk through a simple framework your family can use to experience one of the richest and most rewarding literary treasures in the world in a way that is absolutely magical and a whole lot of fun.I'm willing to bet that if you implement the framework that we discuss in this episode, you won't mistake Shakespeare for a school subject ever again!In this episode, you'll hear: Why we don't start teaching Shakespeare with the original textSimple, easy ways to build connections with Shakespeare's works and with each otherHow incorporating performance makes Shakespeare come alive for the whole familyLearn more about Sarah Mackenzie:Read-Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the NewsletterFind the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/how-to-shakespeare

¡El episodio de hoy trata sobre la educación en el hogar bilingüe! Únete a Ginger y a la invitada especial Ireida Grabill mientras conversan sobre la libertad que tienen los educadores en casa para enriquecer sus vidas aprendiendo en múltiples idiomas. Gran parte de la charla te resultará familiar: haz que el aprendizaje sea natural, no sobrecargues a tu familia y ¡lee, lee, lee! Escucha para recibir una buena dosis de ánimo en tu camino de educación en el hogar bilingüe.Este año, el primer día de la convención (jueves) tendremos dos sesiones en español: una que explica la ley y otra que analiza las pautas de Dios para la educación. Si buscas apoyo para la educación en el hogar como padre o madre de habla hispana, ¡no querrás perderte estas sesiones! También habrá mentores que hablan español en el stand de CHAP y una reunión social el sábado por la tarde donde los padres podrán hacer preguntas y conectarse con otros educadores en el hogar bilingües para recibir ese apoyo extra a lo largo del año.Para obtener información sobre la convención o registrarte, visita https://conv.chaponline.com/.En el episodio, Ireida y Ginger discuten dónde encontrar buenos libros en español. El primer paso es identificar libros de calidad: los planes de estudio Read Aloud Revival y Five in a Row tienen excelentes listas de libros. Una vez que tengas una buena lista de libros, búscalos en línea en su edición en español. Verifica dónde se ha publicado el libro para saber qué variante del español se usa en la traducción.Now in English! Today's episode is all about bilingual homeschooling! Join Ginger and special guest Ireida Grabill as they discuss the freedom available to homeschoolers who want to enrich their lives by learning in multiple languages. Much of the chat sounds familiar – make it natural, don't overload your family, and read read read! Listen in for a good dose of encouragement for your bilingual homeschool journey!This year at the convention on Thursday, we will have two sessions in Spanish – one explaining the law and one that discusses God's guidelines for education. If you are looking for homeschool support as a Spanish-speaking parent, you will not want to miss these sessions! There will also be Spanish-speaking mentors at the CHAP booth and a meetup on Saturday afternoon where parents can ask questions and make connections with other bilingual homeschoolers for that extra support needed throughout the year.For information about the convention or to register, go to https://conv.chaponline.com/In the episode, Ireida and Ginger discuss where to find good books in Spanish. The first step is to find good books – Read Aloud Revival and Five in a Row curricula have good book lists. Once you find a good book list, you search online for a Spanish Edition of the book you're looking for. Check where the book is published, so you know what type of Spanish is used in the translation.Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.comGot PA Homeschool law questions? Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion.Don't miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Today, one of my very favorite authors returns to Read-Aloud Revival. You know him as the author of Sweep, The Night Gardener, the Peter Nimble series, and The Fabled Stables. That's right–Jonathan Auxier is back!This time, we're talking about the much-awaited conclusion to the Peter Nimble series, The War of the Maps. In our conversation, we delve into the guiding questions he explores during the writing process, and how each of these questions becomes a doorway for discovering who we are, whose we are, and what our work is here in the world.In this episode, you'll hear: Why Jonathan often explores the tension of the end of childhood in his books How trying to solve a guiding question shapes the narrative of Jonathan's works The best way to write a story Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie:Read-Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the NewsletterFind the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/jonathan-auxier-is-back

Dear Duck, Please Come! is the most fun I've ever had writing a book. But writing the words is only half the story for a picture book. Which is why today, I'm delighted to share my conversation with the illustrator of Dear Duck, Please Come!, Charles Santoso.Charles was born in Indonesia, raised in Australia, and now lives in Singapore. He's illustrated tons of books we love here at Read-Aloud Revival, and I was over the moon that he agreed to illustrate Dear Duck.In this episode, we're diving into the collaborative process of creating a picture book, the inspiration behind Dear Duck, Please Come!, and how illustrations tell a story. In this episode, you'll hear: How Charles decides on the tone and style of his illustrationsThe way the world of Dear Duck developed from first sketches to the final illustrationsCharles's best advice for aspiring illustrators Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie:Read-Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the NewsletterFind the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/how-illustrations-tell-half-the-story To join us for the "Reading as Refreshment" Retreat on 1/31-2/1, sign up at circlewithsarah.com!

This episode of the Homeschool Better Together Podcast features a delightful conversation with Sarah Mackenzie from the Read Aloud Revival. Sarah and I chat about rekindling the joy of reading for ourselves as moms. We explore the power of quitting books that don't spark joy, the fun of keeping a reading log, and how to find books that truly resonate with you. Plus, we dive into reading challenges—are they motivating or just another checklist? Spoiler: we both have strong opinions!We also talk about Sarah's exciting projects with Waxwing Books, including a middle-grade fantasy novel perfect for family read-alouds. If your reading life needs a little inspiration or you're searching for the perfect book list, this episode is packed with ideas and encouragement to get you turning pages again.Key Takeaways:Rekindle your love for reading by giving yourself permission to quit books that don't excite you.A simple reading log can help you reflect on and savor what you've read.Waxwing Books' upcoming middle-grade fantasy, Beyond Mulberry Glen, is an excellent family read-aloud.Reading challenges can be fun if approached with flexibility—don't let them feel like a burden.Key Resources:Homeschool Better Together PodcastReadAloudRevival.comRead-Aloud Revival PodcastWaxwing Books"Dear Duck, Please Come" by Sarah Mackenzie"Beyond Mulberry Glen" by Millie Florence"The Myth Makers, The Remarkable Fellowship of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien" by John Hendricks"The Lively Art of Writing" by Lucille Van Paine"84 Charing Cross Road" by Helene Hanff"West with Giraffes" by Lynda Rutledge"The Boys in the Boat" by Daniel James Brown"The Women" by Kristin Hannah"4:50 from Paddington: A Miss Marple Mystery" by Agatha Christie"The Wishing Game" by Meg Shaffer"Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundle"Only the Beautiful" by Susan Meissner"All It Takes is a Goal" by John AcuffFor full show notes and a transcript of today's episode, head to pambarnhill.com/hsbt27To join our free homeschool community,

How do you know a good book when you see it?I remember walking into the big, beautiful children's section at the library with my oldest, who was a baby. I wanted to find books to read aloud to her, but it was hard to know which ones we would love. That longing to find good books for my children was the spark that eventually became the Read-Aloud Revival podcast and RAR Premium community, where we're always trying to find and share the very best books to read aloud with your family.Today, RAR Premium Coordinator Leilani Curtis joins me to chat about how we select the books for our booklists here at Read-Aloud Revival. We're also going to share our best advice for being more confident in choosing books to bring into your home, whether it's at the bookstore or the library.In this episode, you'll hear: How our booklists can help you choose quality books to share with your familyThree quick questions to help you decide if a book is worth a longer lookThe qualities we look for in books we recommendLearn more about Sarah Mackenzie:Read-Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the NewsletterFind the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/how-we-choose-books Get Christmas SchoolOrder a copy of Beyond Mulberry Glen by January 7, 2025 to get your free gifts!

What unexpected joys can homeschooling bring into a family's life? Join us as we welcome Sarah Mackenzie from Read Aloud Revival, who shares her inspiring journey from uncertainty to becoming a devoted homeschooling mother of six. Discover how her family found happiness and success, with three children now thriving in higher education. Reflecting on our own transitions during the COVID pandemic, we'll discuss how homeschooling has become a surprising source of joy and empowerment for many families, offering a fresh perspective on education and family dynamics.Join us as we explore the art of balancing book choices, emphasizing the role of quality literature in fostering a lifelong love for reading. Sarah provides insightful tips on selecting meaningful books and shares heartwarming stories about family-friendly favorites. We also tackle the common concerns about socialization, highlighting how homeschooling offers unique opportunities for building lasting friendships and strong family relationships. With Sarah's expert guidance and resources from Read Aloud Revival, families can embark on a homeschooling journey that's both fulfilling and transformative.Read Aloud Revival- Sarah's website; booklists, podcasts and more!Kids Storytime Favorites on Apple PodcastsLet's Talk, Emergencies! - Cheryl's children's book, and don't forgetThe Activity Book!The Tuttle Twins - use code Cheryl40 for 40% off ages 5-11 book seriesJIBBY MUSHROOM COFFEE - try today with code CHERYL20 for 20% off!Earthley Wellness -  use code HomeschoolHowTo for 10% off your first orderTreehouseSchoolhouse for your Fall Nature Study Curriculum- use promo code: THEHOMESCHOOLHOWTOPODCAST for 10% off entire order (if code puts you under free shipping limit- check out the traceable calendar to add to your order!)PLEASE SHARE the show with this link!Venmo, Ko-Fi  (no fee)Support the showInstagram: TheHomeschoolHowToPodcast Facebook: The Homeschool How To Podcast

In this episode Haley interviews Sarah Mackenzie, homeschooling mom of many, founder of Read Aloud Revival, and author of several books including A Little More Beautiful and Because Barbara. They discuss the elements of a wonderful picture book, their favorite books to read aloud, Sarah's friendship with celebrated author/illustrator Tomie dePaola, and trends in children's publishing. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

The Circle with Sarah Retreat begins August 2nd. Join us!If you're a homeschooling mom, chances are good that you're familiar with Sally Clarkson. She is one of the most beloved names in homeschooling worldwide, and it's no wonder why. She homeschooled her own four kids to adulthood and has been writing and encouraging homeschool moms for decades. She also happens to be one of our most frequently requested guests here at Read-Aloud Revival.So we have a treat for you today! A few years back, Sally Clarkson joined us in RAR Premium and shared the advice she wished she could have given to her younger self. With the gifts of hindsight and experience, she tells us what she would have said if she could rewind the clock and whisper a few sage words to her younger self. She even broke it down into the advice she wishes she'd had at different phases of parenting and homeschooling! Now we're sharing her valuable wisdom with all of you.In this episode, you'll hear: Why you and your unique gifts and skills are the most essential part of your homeschoolThe key to a successful homeschool experience (hint: it's all about you, mama!) How to cultivate trusting, open relationships with your teenagers that will get them through the hard timesLearn more about Sarah Mackenzie:Read-Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the NewsletterFind the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/advice-to-younger-self

Today we have invited one of our homeschool heroes, Sarah Mackenzie here to speak with you and bring the hope, because that's what she's done for us for YEARS.Sarah's the author of Teaching from Rest, The Read-Aloud Family and several picture books, including Because Barbara, which officially released March 5th of this year! She's the host of the Read-Aloud Revival Podcast, which has been downloadedover 14 million times in more than 160 countries, and is the publisher at the boutique publishing house, Waxwing Books.Her best work, though, is at home in the Northwest, where she and her husband homeschool their six children. Defining Enough (02:15)Seasoned Mom Chill (09:21)More than 18 Years (13:35)Memory Stacking (20:20)A Challenge from Sarah (26:02)All the Subjects, All the Time? (27:20)Filling in the Holes (28:28)Things We MUST Know (34:57)More from Sarah MackenzieIn addition to Read-Aloud Revival, Sarah has started a Publishing Company (Waxwing Books).  She wrote a few books, got an agent, and each time as they would get far in the acquisition process, the publisher would say the books were too “Classic.”  So her husband suggested she start her own!  Waxwing has three picture books out now (that can be enjoyed by large families with kids of all ages), and the newest one, Because Barbara, is about Barbara Cooney.  As Sarah began digging into her life, she discovered how she was a creative force who had a zest for life that she passed on to her kids.  The best place to find Sarah is Read Aloud Revival and the Read Aloud Revival Podcast.  On her website, there's a great Tool to help you choose a read-aloud for your family!  You can also check out Waxwing Books to see what they've published AND what's coming next!Remember sweet momma,you are doing beautiful work!Find the complete podcast notes on our website.To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.Looking for items shared in our podcasts?! Here's the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide! For the 12 Week Planner, click here! (Use code PODCASTMOM for 20% off!) Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here. For the Favorites List, go here. If you're planning an adventure, you'll find the Ultimate Family Road Trip Guide here.

For parents who want to be intentional about how their children are formed, homeschooling is often attractive, yet for many families it can seem like an impractical pipe dream. Today I sit down with Sarah Mackenzie, founder and host of Read-Aloud Revival, to discuss all things homeschooling. We discuss many of the common hesitations people have to homeschooling, the familial benefits of a shared learning environment, the importance of intergenerational education, how to homeschool if both parents have to work, many resources for homeschooling, and much more.Check Out Sarah's Work:https://readaloudrevival.com/Join our Locals community: https://lilarose.locals.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LilaRose865 Check out our Sponsors:We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get top notch vitamins supplements for 20% off using the code LILA.Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with a 10% discount using the code LILA. Nimi Skincare: Check out my favorite skin care brand and get 15% off using the code LILA. https://www.nimiskincare.com/discount/LILAredirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-productsEveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off!

In this episode of The Habit Podcast, Read Aloud Revival's Sarah MacKenzie sits in the host's chair to interview Jonathan Rogers about The Bark of the Bog Owl, 20th Anniversary Edition, which releases this week. Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Jessica sits down with the very wise Jennifer Pepito to chat about her new book, Habits for a Sacred Home: 9 Practices from History to Anchor and Restore Modern Families (Helping Moms Experience Peace & Return to Simple Daily Rhythms from Historic Christians like St. Benedict) About Jennifer Jenifer Pepito is the host of Restoration Home podcast, author of Mothering by the Book, and founder of The Peaceful Press. Jennifer is on a mission to help moms overcome fear and live with wonder and purpose. Her homeschool curriculum empowers this mission through heroic stories, heartwarming poetry, and engaging life skill development. Her resources create joyful memories among families, which lead to deeper connections and lasting relationships. She has made guest appearances on popular podcasts such as 1000 Hours Outside, At Home with Sally, and Read Aloud Revival. Jennifer lives in the mountains with her beloved family, where she enjoys reading aloud, working in her garden, and watching the sunset. About Jessica Jessica is a wife, homeschool mom of three, author, and blogger. She lives in sunny North Carolina on a big family farm with chickens, goats, cousins, and lots of mud. Resources  Habits for a Sacred Home by Jennifer Pepito TuttleTwins.com The Tuttle Twins: American History Tuttle Twins TV Connect Jennifer Pepito | Instagram | Facebook | Website Jessica Smartt | Instagram | Facebook | Website Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website Thank you to our sponsors! Medi-Share: an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance Tuttle Twins: children's books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the Great Homeschool Conventions?  We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the Homeschooling.mom site, and tune in to our sister podcast The Charlotte Mason Show. View full show notes on the blog.

Tune in to this conversation between Sarah Mackenzie and Mystie Winckler all about Sarah's latest picture book. Sarah also shares about why she started a new publishing house for picture books and what life lessons we can learn from Barbara Cooney.Find Sarah's latest picture book here:https://amzn.to/3wRVvkJVisit Waxwing Books:https://waxwingbooks.com/Sarah is the author of Teaching from Rest, The Read-Aloud Family, and several new picture books, including the just-released picture book biography, Because Barbara: Barbara Cooney Paints Her World. She's the host of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast and lives in the Northwest with her husband of 23 years. They've homeschooled all six of their children: 1 college graduate, 2 current college students, and she's still in the weeds with 3 at home!Mystie and Sarah chat about why Sarah started her own publishing house for picture books and also show-and-tell the latest picture book project - Because Barbara: Barbara Cooney paints her world.Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement!

Tune in to this conversation between Sarah Mackenzie and Mystie Winckler all about Sarah's latest picture book. Sarah also shares about why she started a new publishing house for picture books and what life lessons we can learn from Barbara Cooney.Find Sarah's latest picture book here:https://amzn.to/3wRVvkJVisit Waxwing Books:https://waxwingbooks.com/Sarah is the author of Teaching from Rest, The Read-Aloud Family, and several new picture books, including the just-released picture book biography, Because Barbara: Barbara Cooney Paints Her World. She's the host of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast and lives in the Northwest with her husband of 23 years. They've homeschooled all six of their children: 1 college graduate, 2 current college students, and she's still in the weeds with 3 at home!Mystie and Sarah chat about why Sarah started her own publishing house for picture books and also show-and-tell the latest picture book project - Because Barbara: Barbara Cooney paints her world.Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement!

Tune in to this conversation between Sarah Mackenzie and Mystie Winckler all about Sarah's latest picture book. Sarah also shares about why she started a new publishing house for picture books and what life lessons we can learn from Barbara Cooney.Find Sarah's latest picture book here:https://amzn.to/3wRVvkJVisit Waxwing Books:https://waxwingbooks.com/Sarah is the author of Teaching from Rest, The Read-Aloud Family, and several new picture books, including the just-released picture book biography, Because Barbara: Barbara Cooney Paints Her World. She's the host of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast and lives in the Northwest with her husband of 23 years. They've homeschooled all six of their children: 1 college graduate, 2 current college students, and she's still in the weeds with 3 at home!Mystie and Sarah chat about why Sarah started her own publishing house for picture books and also show-and-tell the latest picture book project - Because Barbara: Barbara Cooney paints her world.Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement!

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As homemakers and mothers, our role extends beyond completing the daily tasks of housekeeping and child rearing. We are the ones who nurture the atmosphere of our homes and infuse life into our families. I am so happy to have Jennifer back on the podcast to talk about her latest book, Habits for a Sacred Home. This conversation is rich with ideas and real life examples of the everyday practices that make our homes come alive and impact our children for decades to come. May this episode inspire you as you create live-giving rhythms in your own family. In this episode, we cover: How the everyday tasks of motherhood might actually be the most impactful things we can do The long-term power of gathering together for morning time What to do about regret in your parenting journey Starting small when establishing new habits and rhythms in your home Recognizing the uniqueness of your family and avoiding comparison Balancing community rhythms and protecting family time Embracing relationships with those who are different from us Simplifying education by living real life and engaging living stories View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsor! Toups and Co Organics | Use code FOB15 at ToupsandCo.com ABOUT JENNIFER Jenifer Pepito is the host of Restoration Home podcast, author of Mothering by the Book, and founder of The Peaceful Press. Jennifer is on a mission to help moms overcome fear and live with wonder and purpose. Her homeschool curriculum empowers this mission through heroic stories, heartwarming poetry, and engaging life skill development. Her resources create joyful memories among families, which lead to deeper connections and lasting relationships. She has made guest appearances on popular podcasts such as 1000 Hours Outside, At Home with Sally, and Read Aloud Revival. Jennifer lives in the mountains with her beloved family, where she enjoys reading aloud, working in her garden, and watching the sunset. Learn more at ThePeacefulPress.com. RESOURCES MENTIONED Habits for a Sacred Home: 9 Practices from History to Anchor and Restore Modern Families by Jennifer Pepito Restoration Home Podcast CONNECT Jennifer Pepito | Website | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

When you hear the name Max Lucado, what comes to mind for you?Max Lucado is best known as a pastor, speaker, best-selling inspirational author, and, in many Christian families, he's a household name.His books are written for everyone—especially those who are hurting, lonely, and discouraged. In his writing, he constantly points his readers back to the truth: that God loves you and you should let Him love you. Max is also an author of children's books, several of which are favorites around here.

In this episode of the Greta Eskridge podcast, I get to talk to the queen of books herself, Sarah Mackenzie. Sarah is a wife and a homeschooling mom to six kids. Three are in college and 3 are still at home. In her spare time (ha!) she is also the creator of the fabulous Read Aloud Revival podcast, the author of two beloved books, Teaching From Rest and The Read Aloud Family, the founder of the boutique publishing house Waxwing Books and author of three children's books. This is why I say she had a reading empire! Sarah is an amazing lady and just so much fun to talk to. True to form, I get teary eyed in this episode. But talking books and connection will do that to me. Also, in this episode you can hear Sarah and I not able to do math. We talk about books, not math problems, so what do you expect? This episode is chock full of so many great book titles with you. We like to say we sling around book titles like ninjas. Get ready! Here's some more of what we talked about: Sarah tells us she loves roller coasters. She recently rode one 6 times in a row and read her kindle while in line. This quote by Andrew Pudewa launched Sarah deep into the world of reading aloud with her kids: the best way to help kids become better communicators is to read aloud a ton and memorize poetry. Sarah noticed that reading aloud didn't just make a positive impact on her kids academically, but there was a relational impact happening too. She noticed as her kids were growing up and sometimes she and they were at odds with each other, reading aloud put her and her kids on the same side of the fence. Sarah says: reading aloud is a powerful way to connect with our kids in a really noisy world. Its simple, free, quick: that's a lot of dividends from a small investment. We learn that audio books count every bit as much as reading a book with pages. And we learn that data says whether they read early or late, by 8th grade most kids are at about the same reading level if kids are being exposed to good books all along. No need to fear if you have a late reader! I've had 3 myself.  And here is the list of all the books we discussed together. Each one is linked so you can see the cover and even put it in your cart if you want to! For the younger kids: Buffalo Fluffalo Jonas Hanway's Scurrilous, Scandalous, Shockingly, Sensational Umbrella Sheep in a Jeep Morris the Moose Goes to School For the middle grades: Umbrella Mouse Note: there is some mild language in this book and the ones below. Sarah and I both feel that mild curse words said in a British accent don't feel troubling to us, but handle it as you wish. All Creatures Great and Small (children's version and beloved by my kids) All Creatures Great and Small (book for middle grades and up) All Creatures Great and Small (show)  Adventures with Waffles Astrid the Unstoppable Pipi Longstocking Chronicles of Narnia (a must have for every library) Tuesdays at the Castle Vanderbeekers Penderwicks For the teens: Glitch Screwtape Letters Surprised by Joy Find out more about book clubs for kids and grownups in Greta's book: Adventuring Together Sarah tells us she is chasing joy by playing a new board game with her family called : Seven Wonders You can find all of Sarah's endeavors in the links at the top of these show notes. You'll want to follow her and glean all the book goodness she has to share!  Don't forget to like and subscribe to this podcast, and I'd be so very grateful if you leave a review of the podcast on iTunes.  Reviews are incredibly helpful to me as a new podcaster. Thank you for listening and being part of my team. I love you guys! Greta 

Creating habits and routines goes a long way towards building homeschool harmony, and on today's episode, Jennifer Pepito joined Leslie to talk all about that. Jennifer discusses the importance of habits in homeschooling and how they can positively impact families. She emphasizes the need for a vision and shares practical tips for building habits.Jennifer also highlights the value of reading biographies and choosing joy in the homeschooling journey, and she announces her upcoming book, 'Habits for a Sacred Home,' and invites listeners to connect with her through her website and at the Teach Them Diligently Branson event. Meet the Guest:Jennifer Pepito is the host of the Restoration Home podcast, author of Mothering by the Book and the founder of The Peaceful Press. Jennifer is on a mission to help moms overcome fear and live with wonder and purpose, and her homeschool curriculum empowers this through heroic stories, heartwarming poetry, and engaging life skills development. Her resources help create joyful memories among families, which leads to deeper connections and lasting relationships. Jennifer's writing has been featured in several online and print journals, including Wild and Free, Commonplace Quarterly, and Home Educating Family. She hosted the Wild and Free podcast for seven years and has made guest appearances on other popular podcasts such as 1000 Hours Outside, At Home with Sally, and Read Aloud Revival. Jennifer lives in the mountains with her beloved family, where she enjoys reading aloud, working in her garden, and watching the sunset. Takeaways:Habits play a crucial role in homeschooling and can have a positive impact on families.   Having a clear vision for homeschooling helps guide the development of habits.   Practical tips for building habits include starting with one or two things at a time, tracking progress, and seeking accountability.   Reading biographies can provide inspiration and examples of godly character.   Choosing joy and overcoming messiness are essential for creating a peaceful and purpose-driven homeschooling environment.Additional Resources:Find out more about Jennifer Pepito and the resources of The Peaceful Press HEREListen to Jennifer Pepito's podcast Restoration Home Community HEREPick up a copy of the Heart School Book inDigital Format or in Paperback Format.  Apply for the Heart School Parenting Intensive to get more information and see if that program is right for your family. Click here to apply now.  Join us at a Teach Them Diligently event in May! Click here to get your tickets now. Teach Them Diligently is excited to partner with the Museum of the Bible and the Academy of Arts for this giveawayYour Shot at Winning a Trip to TTD2024 and the Museum of the Bible!Act fast! Registration ends 13 Mar 2024 12:00am (UTC - 5)Click on the graphic below to enter your details below for the chance to win:A three-night hotel stay and family registration for Teach Them Diligently 2024 in Pigeon Forge or BransonHotel and concert tickets to see the Academy of Arts performance of Prince Caspian at the Museum of the Bible in DC

Sarah Mackenzie joins the show to talk about Homeschooling, audiobooks, education, and parenting. Show Sponsors:  Strive21: https://strive21.com/matt Ascension: https://ascensionpress.com/fradd https://readaloudrevival.com/  

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the idea of Catholic homeschooling?  Ever wonder if you're doing enough?  This episode cuts to the heart of homeschooling for YOUR unique family.  Sarah Mackenzie of Read-Aloud Revival joins us in a delightfully humourous episode about all the ins and outs of loving your homeschool life. Dive Deeper into True Presence: Want to cut back on your phone use? Join the True Presence Lenten Challenge: Join our Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram/threads: @truepresencepodcast Follow us on Facebook: True Presence Podcast Well-Ordered Week newsletter: weekly inspiration and journal prompts Plan your days with the Lord: Join the True Presence Membership    Sarah Mackenzie is the author of Teaching from Rest, The Read-Aloud Family and several picture books, including the soon-to-be-released Because Barbara. She's the host of the Read-Aloud Revival Podcast, which has been downloaded over 14 million times in more than 160 countries, and is the Publisher at the boutique publishing house, Waxwing Books. Her best work though, is at home in the Northwest, where she and her husband homeschool their 6 children. You can connect with Sarah at readaloudrevival.com.   Legendary picture book creator Barbara Cooney once noticed that the library in her little town by the sea needed attention. A library, she knew, should be a kind of paradise. And because Barbara did whatever she set her mind to, she made it one. Barbara Cooney set her mind to lots of things - none so dear as capturing the beauty of the world in her paintings. These paintings would form the setting for her award-winning picture books, including Miss Rumphius, Roxaboxen and Ox-Cart Man.  Because Barbara follows the story of Barbara's life as she grows from a little girl with a dream into one of the most well-known and well-loved children's picture book illustrators. Don't miss this new picture book, written by Sarah Mackenzie and illustrated by Eileen Ryan Ewen, releasing this spring. You can pre-order your copy at waxwingbooks.com. 

This year at Read Aloud Revival, we're focusing on reading for joy.It's so easy for reading to become another thing on your to-do list, but when we make reading a source of joy, of respite from our busy lives, it's like running into a clear creek on a hot, dusty hike. Nurturing your reading life nurtures you, which in turn helps us be better moms, better homeschoolers, better parents, better women.Today I'm joined by Jennifer Pepito, creator of The Peaceful Press, which offers fabulous curriculum for homeschoolers, and she is the author of our spring RAR Premium Mama Book Club pick, Mothering by the Book: The Power of Reading Aloud to Overcome Fear and Recapture Joy.In this episode, you'll hear: How fiction can teach us as much about parenting our kids as a bevy of parenting manualsWhy connecting with your kids is the heart of homeschoolingFinding the balance between giving your all to mothering and letting go of the outcomesLearn more about Sarah Mackenzie:Read Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the NewsletterFind the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/how-books-make-us-better-moms

It is such a delight to have Sarah Mackenzie on the Restoration Home Podcast. Her mission with Read-Aloud-Revival, her joy, deep thoughtfulness, and her passion for curating her home.  We're so glad you're here for episode 68! It's all about how we create connection with our children, protecting them from age inappropriate media and news, creating standards within our homes, and continuing relationships with older children. Finally, Sarah has some beautiful thoughts on control and faith in our parenting.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! With Spring and Spring Holidays around the Corner check out the Peaceful Press resouces and blogs for good literature, engaging ways to celebrate, and the Peaceful Press four week Garden Guide. Presidents Day  St Patricks Day  The Peaceful Press Spring Guide and the Peaceful Press Garden Guide   In this episode– Recognising our role as a mother and the limits and responsibilities of motherhood  Mothering through the curation of the books, media, music, and distractions we let pass in front of our children Your home is the centre of your universe and there is no place more important Domestic Monestary: Creating a Spiritual Life at Home by Ronald Rolheiser  The Read Aloud Family is primer on creating long lasting connections with your children If you're looking for great, living children's stories check out Sarah's beautiful picture books at Waxwing Books You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Sally here- Sarah's Instagram and website Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Get RAR Premium before January 5th to lock in our current low rates!Today, I've got another Best Of RAR episode for you.I wanted to revisit this episode because it feels extra relevant this time of year as we're thinking about setting goals and resolutions for the year ahead.Personally, I tend to feel a little overwhelmed by it and I bet some of you can relate.And when it comes to books and goals for our reading lives, one of the things we hear at Read Aloud Revival all the time is, “There are so many books and so little time!”There are SO MANY good books we want to read aloud with our families and we're always trying to figure out how to fit more in. But we don't want our read-alouds to become merely another item on our lengthy to-do lists. So how do we quell the bookish overwhelm?That's what I'm breaking down in this replay of an Ask Sarah episode with that exact question.In this episode, you'll hear:  What it really means to read aloud “every day” Why it's okay if you don't get to all of the books (promise!) Simple ways to expand the genres you and your kids read Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie: Read Aloud Revival Waxwing Books Subscribe to the Newsletter Find the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/how-to-quell-overwhelm

Withywindle is back with one more episode of season 6 and, as is our custom, we're answering your questions! Plus we have two listeners stories, a Christmas-themed snack time, and more. So hit that play button and tune in as we discuss things like the nature of s'mores, cereal, animals, sauces at Chick-fil-a, and MUCH more. Happy listening! Looking for a poster? Shop Here.This episode is brought to you by Read Aloud Revival's Christmas School! Click here to learn more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

It's our favorite time of year over at Read-Aloud Revival! It's time for Christmas School!Most of us have too much on our plates before the busy holiday season begins. Then December hits and we feel behind on … well… everything. But for homeschoolers, December should be the best month of our entire year.That's what Christmas School is for.Christmas School is a whole-family curriculum from Read-Aloud Revival that helps your family slow down, savor the season, and wait in joyful hope.Join thousands of families and replace your current curriculum with a month of Christmas School to make December a different kind of month in your homeschool year.A better one.Today, I'm sharing what you can expect in this year's Christmas School, plus we'll hear from families who have participated in and loved Christmas School in the past.In this episode, you'll hear:  What's included in your Christmas School guide How Christmas School works for students ages 4-17 (no, really!) An extra-special read-aloud to look forward to Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie: Read Aloud Revival Waxwing Books Subscribe to the Newsletter Find the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/time-for-christmas-school-2023

Reading aloud isn't just for little kids! Sharing stories through oral tellings is an ancient tradition and in our modern world the custom is just as, if not even more, rich and necessary. Sarah MacKenzie gives us so much through this interview, as well as through her books and podcast. She is the kind of mom friend we all need. Full of encouragement and backed up with science, Sarah helps us revive the art of reading aloud for education, connection, relationships, and nourishment.    Note: We do talk about homeschooling in this episode, but we also talk about how to use all of Sarah's wisdom in a non-homeschooling home as well.    Resources Mentioned: 25 Cent Notebook Episode of Read Aloud Revival  Nurturing Confident Communicators, Institute for Excellence in Writing, Andrew Pudewa The Read-Aloud Handbook, by Jim Trelease The Reading Promise, by Alice Ozma Wired for Story, by Liza Cron Dr. Michael Gurian  Marie Ripple (All About Reading) Dr. Arnold Gesell - The Gesell Institute 30 Million Words, by Dana Suskind Aggressively Happy, by Joy Clarkson   Story Books Mentioned: Detectives in Togas Story of the World King Bidgoods in the Bathtub Matilda Ella Enchanted Anne of Green Gables Wuthering Heights Percy Jackson  Bud, Not Buddy  Little House series Harry Potter series American Girl series Dear America series  Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Tom Sawyer Hardy Boys series Babysitters Club series Calvin and Hobbs  Watership Down graphic novel   Sarah's books: Teaching from Rest Read Aloud Family  A Little More Beautiful While Everyone is Sleeping   Connect with Sarah MacKenzie: Waxwing Books Waxwing on Instagram Read Aloud Revival RAR on Instagram

Get your tickets for Great Homeschool Conventions 2024 →On today's Best of Read Aloud Revival episode, I'm replaying one of our most popular episodes.Without fail, at every homeschool conference, at least one person comes up to me and says, “Dyslexia was not even on my radar until I listened to the episode with Marianne Sunderland.”And that's because most of us don't understand what dyslexia really is and the signals to look for in our kids. And we don't know what to do when they do show signs of having a dyslexic brain.It's important to remember that a dyslexic brain is not a disorder. Nothing needs to be fixed. It's the way God made your child's brain. And it's genetic, so it's the way God made your brain or your husband's brain too.Dyslexia means your child processes language differently, which means we need to teach dyslexic brains in a way that makes sense to dyslexic brains.If you have any academic frustrations with your kids of any age, listen to this episode. Even if dyslexia is nowhere on your radar, I encourage you to listen. You might be surprised.In this episode, you'll hear:  Dispelling myths about dyslexia as a learning disability or sign of low intelligence Signs and signals to look out for beyond difficulties with reading How homeschooling can provide better support for dyslexic kids than traditional schools Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie: Read Aloud Revival Waxwing Books Subscribe to the Newsletter Find the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/is-my-child-dyslexic/

Reading Aloud and Older Kids, with Sarah Mackenzie [Episode 131] Please welcome Sarah Mackenzie of Read-Aloud Revival and Waxwing Books to the podcast. Are you curious if reading aloud to tweens and teens is still important? Do you want to read aloud to your teens, but they aren't interested? What do you do if you've fallen out of the habit and want to re-establish a read-aloud routine with your kids? Plus, get a behind-the-scenes peek into what it's like to be a children's author and discover what is coming up for Read-Aloud Revival and Waxwing Books! Visit the episode page for everything mentioned in today's episode, including a special offer from our sponsor, Homeschool Planet: https://my-little-poppies.com/reading-aloud-and-older-kids-with-sarah-mackenzie

Order While Everyone is Sleeping from Waxwing Books.By far the most popular episode we've ever done here on Read Aloud Revival is the episode with my oldest daughter, Audrey, when we looked back together on homeschooling from her vantage point as a sophomore in college.We discussed what worked, what didn't, and about our homeschool experience in general.And last spring, at the Great Homeschool Conventions, you all kept asking me when Audrey would be back on the podcast.She's now about to start her senior year at Franciscan University, so it seemed like a great time to check back in with her and get her perspective now that her college experience is almost complete.Today, she's answering your questions from inside the RAR Premium forum and the RAR Instagram.In this episode, you'll hear:  What gave Audrey the solid foundations for writing as an English major Audrey's advice for high school students and college freshmen What parents can do to help their children build a strong sense of faith Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie: Read Aloud Revival Waxwing Books Subscribe to the Newsletter Find the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/questions-for-homeschooling-graduate

This week we welcome Jennifer from New Mexico. Fellow "conspiracy theorist," as she believes in prepping, too

Today we're doing something different -- we're sharing a talk that Colleen gave at the Great Homeschool Convention with Sarah Mackenzie of Read Aloud Revival. They address both sides of the reading spectrum, with Sarah discussing struggling readers and then Colleen shifting the conversation to advanced readers. You will leave with ideas and strategies that will help your kids wherever they are. The Raising Lifelong Learners Podcast is brought to you by CTCMath. Find out more at https://www.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool50?tr_id=RLL.

On this episode of Anchored, Kimberly is joined by Sarah Mackenzie, the author of Teaching from Rest and The Read Aloud Family and the host of the Read Aloud Revival podcast. The two discuss the definition of curriculum, the importance of a restful demeanor in establishing a love of learning, and tips for homeschooling families that find themselves trying to do it all. Mackenzie also emphasizes the importance of diligent over rigorous education and the merits of families that read aloud, a movement she is further bolstering with her boutique publishing company, Waxwing Books. 

Sarah Mackenzie is an advocate for all things children's books, first with her podcast, The Read Aloud Revival, but now also through her publishing imprint, Waxwing Books, through which she has published her first picture book, A Little More Beautiful. It's a delightful book and we're very excited that she joined us for this week's author conversation. We chatted about roller coasters, baked potatoes, and books, of course. So click play and buckle up for another wonderful Withywindle ride. (Bonus: this episode features English snacks.) Happy listening! If you want to pre-order a copy of the King Arthur book we discussed on the show today you can do so here.And here is where you can sign up for the newsletter and/or leave a comment! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

Two weeks ago I shared the first 5 of 10 mistakes I've made in my homeschool -- believe me, I've made many, many more than that! But I'm highlighting 10 that stick out most prominently to me.So in the last “Best of Read-Aloud Revival” episode, I shared the first 5 and today I'm sharing the next 5. Hopefully, hearing these will keep you from making the mistakes I have. Homeschooling is a joy and a gift and it's hard and wonderful and messy and effective -- it's all of those things at once. I can promise you won't get it perfect, and I can also promise that you don't NEED to get it perfect. In this episode, you'll hear:  Two big mistakes new homeschool parents often make Why you have to avoid the comparison trap in your homeschool Why more isn't better when it comes to your homeschool One of the hardest lessons I've learned in my years of homeschooling Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie: Read Aloud Revival Waxwing Books Subscribe to the Newsletter Mentioned in This Episode:RAR Premium Membership

Today I am joined by my good friend, homeschool mom, and author Sarah Mackenzie. Sarah is the host of The Read Aloud Revival podcast, and she is also a brand new children's book author. On today's episode, we talk about Sarah's dream of writing a picture book, how she got the idea for her first book A Little More Beautiful, and her adventures in starting her own boutique publishing house Waxwing Books. This was a fun episode to record. Enjoy! For full show notes and a transcript of today's episode, head to pambarnhill.com/tmbh61

Every year, the Read-Aloud Revival team watches the American Library Association's Youth Media Awards together. This is the award show where the medals that are considered the most prestigious in children's publishing are given.Today I'm joined by Kortney Garrison, our Community Director, Kara Anderson, our Creative Director, and Harmony Harkema, or brand new Managing Editor at both Read-Aloud Revival and Waxwing Books.We are going to talk about the winners that were announced on January 30, 2023. We'll talk about the books we were delighted to see honored, as well as some books that we think should have been honored. And you know we have opinions about that. ;)In this episode, you'll hear:  The impact the awards can have for authors and illustrators The announcements that made us cheer The book gems that didn't make the list and why we love them Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie: Read Aloud Revival Waxwing Books Subscribe to the Newsletter Mentioned in This Episode: American Library Association announces 2023 Youth Media Award winners Kate DiCamillo Tomie DePaola James Ransome Read Aloud Revival: Picture Book Biographies Sophie Blackall Stops by The Yarn to Talk About Farmhouse RAR #177: Teach Your Kids to Think Like a Scientist (with Books You Already Have)

Oh boy, do we have a treat for you today!Our team here at Read-Aloud Revival has been hard at work on a brand new booklist for you and I've invited Kortney Garrison and Kara Anderson from the RAR team back to this side of the podcast to tell you all about it.Nature study can be an intimidating subject that carries a lot of expectations in the homeschooling world. It's something we want to do, but it can get pushed to the side because we don't always have the energy to tramp around the woods with a watercolor set.So this project started with our team asking, how can we simplify nature study and make it more likely to happen? Could it really be as simple as reading a book and doing an activity?We think so! And that's where our brand new booklist and activity guide comes in.In this episode, you'll hear:  Why we chose 12 books per season, and why you don't have to read them all How we paired books and activities to make them as accessible as we could How the guide brings know, do, and love to nature study Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie: Read Aloud Revival Waxwing Books Subscribe to the Newsletter Mentioned in This Episode: Get the Nature Study Booklist and Activity Guide RAR #220: Essentialism for Homeschoolers RAR #177: Teach Your Kids to Think Like a Scientist (with Books You Already Have) RAR #62: Inspiring a Love of Nature Through Books, Greta Eskridge

Sonya is joined by Sarah from Read-Aloud Revival to talk about how you can spot a great picture book to read to your little ones. How to Spot a Great Picture Book originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Sarah Mackenzie of Read-Aloud Revival joins Sonya to discuss tweaking narration when your child has special needs or special challenges. Narration with Special Challenges originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

What do you do if you notice that your child isn't finishing books?How can you get your kids to widen their reading taste outside of a single genre?How can you describe what you do for literature on a high school transcript when you take a more relaxed Read-Aloud Revival approach to the subject?And what can you do to help boost your child's emotional intelligence and reading comprehension while reading? Today, I'm answering listeners' questions about their kids' reading habits, from bouncing from book to book to getting stuck in a genre rut, and more.In this episode, you'll hear:  Is it okay if your child is reading from rather than through? How can we expand our child's reading repertoire (without assigning them books)? How to describe literature on a high school transcript How picture books can help a child having difficulty with social and emotional cues Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie: Read Aloud Revival Waxwing Books Subscribe to the Newsletter Mentioned in This Episode: RAR #215: Whimsy and the Power of Childhood Reading RAR #141: Why Re-Reading is Possibly the Best Reading Homeschooling for College by Design - Heather Woodie

I want to help you think about what's most essential in your homeschool. I've invited Kortney Garrison and Kara Anderson from the RAR team to chat with me about a favorite book when it comes to essentializing.We've been talking and thinking about the book Essentialism by Greg McKeown a lot here at Read Aloud Revival, especially as it relates to homeschooling. We're reading the book in our Mama Book Club in RAR Premium in January and I will tell you this book is easily one of the books I can say has changed my life.That is not an exaggeration. I think Read Aloud Revival itself has been built on the principles in Essentialism. I've probably reread it a dozen times.This book has changed the way I've thought about my own life and maybe this is due to me being a mother to half a dozen kidsbut this idea of less but better really appeals to me. Today, Kortney, Kara, and I are going to dig into just the first chapter and how it relates to our homeschools.In this episode, you'll hear:  Defining Essentialism and why the concept is so needed for homeschool parents How doing less, but better can help us set priorities in our homeschools and avoid decision fatigue How comparing your kids' progress to the baseline, not the ideal, can give you a better perspective on your successes Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie: Read Aloud Revival Waxwing Books Subscribe to the Newsletter Mentioned in This Episode: Great Homeschooling Conventions Use the code READALOUD23 for $10 off a registration at any location RAR#209: What Worked? What Didn't? Looking Back on Homeschooling with my 20-Year-Old Daughter

Finding the perfect titles for young readers can be tricky, so today we're answering your questions and suggesting books (and bookish gifts) for the kids and teens in your lives!Every year we ask our audience to write in with their requests for bookish gift recommendations, and Anne partners with another literary professional to share suggestions to help YOU fulfill the wish lists of your favorite readers. To take on today's requests for book recommendations for kids and teens, Anne is joined by Sarah Mackenzie, the creator of Read Aloud Revival. Sarah's website and podcast support and inspire homeschooling families while helping parents raise kids who love to read.We were overwhelmed with so many amazing requests, and we answer a whole bunch today. Our recommendations are sure to work for all our listeners, even if you didn't submit a question. We hope today's episode helps you to get inspiring books into the hands of the kids you love. And if you're looking for recommendations for the adult readers in your life, rest assured we'll be back in a few weeks for another literary gifting extravaganza.We've included the full list of all the books recommended today at our show notes page, which you'll find at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/352.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading genetics and scary saturation Current Reads: backlist gems and TBR surprises and bookish serendipity Deep Dive: we visit The Wayback Machine to give you books we think would go viral on Bookstagram and BookTok if they came out today The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 2:12 - Bookish Moment of the Week 6:18 - Current Reads 6:51 - Heartstopper by Alice Oseman (Kaytee) 7:34 - Check Please by Ngozi Ukazu 7:50 - The Sorta Awesome Podcast 10:14 - Read-Aloud Revival 11:07 - Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer  (Meredith) 13:33 - The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker 17:18 - The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (Kaytee) 17:27 - CR Season 3: Episode 47 - The Listener Press 17:31 - The Twin Paradox by Charles Wachter 21:25 - In This House of Brede by Rumer Godden (Meredith) 25:55 - Matrix by Lauren Goff  30:20 - A More Perfect Union by Tammye Huf (Kaytee) 33:17 - Daphne by Josh Malerman  34:33 - Gallows Hill by Darcy Coates (Meredith) 39:11 - From Below by Darcy Coates 39:54 - Deep Dive: Backlist Books The Would Go Viral Today 40:47 - The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller 41:20 - The Selection by Kiera Cass 41:35 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 43:01 - @bookishbetsie on Instagram 43:04 - Castle of Water by Dane Huckelbridge 44:40 - The Last One by Alexandra Oliva  44:56 - Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel  45:47 - Turtle Moon by Alice Hoffman 46:48 - Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese 48:12 - In the Woods by Tana French 48:58 - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides 49:45 - The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards  51:31 - The Villa by Nora Roberts 52:38 - The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion 53:37 - Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks 53:49 - Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 53:50 - The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell 54:31 - Meet Us At The Fountain I wish every reader would keep a simple reading log. (Kaytee) I wish November and December could get here quicker for some highly anticipated releases. (Meredith) 57:18 - A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny 57:41 - Three Pines Series Trailer Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcastand www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

Last time on the Read-Aloud Revival, I told you about the inspiration for the creation of Waxwing Books and our first book,  A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden.  In this episode, I'll take you on the rest of the adventure, from connecting with illustrator Breezy Brookshire to bringing on editor Michael Green, […] Visit Read-Aloud Revival ® with Sarah Mackenzie

When I ask experienced homeschool parents what they wish they had done more often or focused more on, they never–not ever–say anything academic. Nope. Reminiscing homeschool parents tell me something else entirely. And do you know what they say? Relationships. They always, always talk about something related to the relationships nurtured during their homeschooling years. […] Visit Read-Aloud Revival ® with Sarah Mackenzie

Here at Read-Aloud Revival, we're in the thick of getting a huge project together for you. We are launching our own publishing imprint, Waxwing Books. Our first release is a picture book, written by me, and illustrated by none other than the gorgeously talented artist, Breezy Brookshire. It's called A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a […] Visit Read-Aloud Revival ® with Sarah Mackenzie