Published by Ignatius Press
Maria von Trapp and Her Musical Family (middle grade biography)
Whether you loved The Sound of Music or have never even heard of it, you and your children will be fascinated by the incredible true story of the world-famous Trapp Family Singers!
https://www.ignatius.com/Maria-von-Trapp-and-Her-Musical-Family-P4004.aspx
Before Austen Comes Aesop: The Children’s Great Books and How to Experience Them (educational resource)
We have all heard of the Great Books and know we should read them, but what about the literature that inspired them all–the tales and poems that helped to form the imaginations and inspire the minds of the authors behind the masterpieces of Western civilization? Welcome to the “children’s great books”, an annotated list of the literature that has been beloved and influential in children’s lives since ancient times! Browse the list, learn why these selections are the “greats”, and journey through the history of children’s literature. Then choose your own adventure for experiencing them! Will it be leisurely, book club(ish), or scholarly? Before Austen Comes Aesop is perfect for homeschoolers who enjoy independent study, as well as everyone who wants to experience the best of children’s literature!
Self-published on Amazon
NEW!! Further Up and Further In: A Protestant Journeys to the Heart of the Faith (adult memoir)
In 2001, my husband and I joined the growing trend of Protestants who were coming to realize that the Catholic Church was the true Church founded by Jesus Himself. As former anti-Catholics (especially me), our journey was long and difficult but also full of joy and gratitude. Now, nearly 25 years later, it’s time to share our story.
Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNP3DYC8?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520
The Secret Side of Fairy Dust (middle-grade novel)
Merry Grey has always dreamed of seeing a real fairy, and she is certain that this is the year her dream will come true. After all, she will not only turn ten, but her birthday is also on Midsummer’s Eve, the night when fairies come out for their most spectacular ball! When she meets a mysterious woman who claims that Merry is part fairy and that she will soon find a gift of fairy dust just for her, she can hardly believe her luck.
But life is not a fairy tale, Merry soon realizes, and troubles begin to mount that she cannot solve. Worse, the expected gift of fairy dust, which she is certain will fix everything, is nowhere to be found. Fairy dust has a secret side, though–the ability to hide in the human heart as a special kind of magic with unlimited power and beauty. And it’s just waiting to be discovered.
If I Could Go Back: Reflections of a Former Homeschool Mom, by Cheri Blomquist
(memoir)
This is the story of my own eight-year homeschool journey, written especially for those who are struggling with their own journeys. You can learn more and order If I Could Go Back here:
Once Upon a Pen 