These are books that are already on my shelves. Books I shared with my own children. Books I cherish and will not part with.

If you're looking for some good, fun reads for the summer, I hope the following list will help get you started. All are contemporary fiction titles written by Catholic authors.

What would you do if your Latin instructor said that she would personally  beat you up with her  own  baculum (stick) if you didn’t study enough?

There are a lot of different ways you can use Homeschool Connections' recorded classes through Unlimited Access to keep learning alive and fun over the summer. Here are ten ideas to get you started.

We recently received a request from a homeschool mom asking us to offer short 4- to 6-week recorded courses. She was looking for a way to help her fill in some homeschooling holes between April and June. The good news is that we were able to help immediately as we already have a great slate of such short courses.

Get LIVE and recorded classes for middle and high school -- taught by experts who are professional writers and editors, university professors, published authors, and screenwriters.

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  UPDATE: This live, interactive course has concluded and is now available as a recorded, self-paced course through our Unlimited Access program. You can learn more here: Catholic Homeschooling. We invite you to call or email us if you have questions or need assistance: Homeschool Connections. “What can I do to help my child learn faster, really understand […]

I like to give high school students a reading journal or diary to record their favorite books. Not just my own teens, but the teens in the high school book club I've led for more than a decade. Even after they grow into adults and move out of their parents' houses, some continue to keep their journals up to date. It’s a great habit that encourages reading for enjoyment.