The first of a regular blog on what we are reading in our house
We are big readers in my house. I come from a long line of big readers. My oldest son inherited this trait, as well. We love good books. In my experience, many homeschoolers tend to be avid readers, as well. So, I hope to share with you what we are reading every week. None of this is intended as an endoresement of anything, but just a chance to share with you what is on our reading list!
What I am reading - University, Inc., Sold,:The Corporate Corruption of Higher Education by Jennifer Washburn - Are universities sacrificing their identity in order to obtain private funding for research? An interesting read concerning the dubious relationship between American universities and the corporate world, and the impact of this relationship on education, students, and the general public. Makes you really think.
What the 9-year-old is reading - The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke - My son and lI ove to exchange good books, and Cornelia Funke is an author we both enjoy!
What we are reading out loud -
The Fellowship of the Ring, by JRR Tolkien - The 9-year-old has been anxious to start this, so we are about half-way through reading it out loud. So fun!
The Little Bear Treasury by Else Melund Minarik. This compendium of classic Little Bear stories is so sweet and funny. The 4-year-old loves this.
Adventures With Arnold Lobel by Arnold Lobel - A great collection of stories by Arnold Lobel. The stories are cute with a slightly more sophisticated sense of humor. Great as "I Can Read" books, but also a fun read-aloud.
Pick up a good book, and have fun!
