Homeschoolers in Literature: 2024 Trends

It’s 2025, and I thought it would be fun to look at some general trends in the stories that are currently being published about homeschoolers.

Book Review: Growing Pangs by Kathryn Ormsbee and Molly Brooks

Growing Pangs, by author Kathryn Ormsbee and illustrator Molly Brooks, is one of the best books I have found featuring a homeschooled character.

Book Review: When Sparrows Fall by Meg Mosely

While the book does not portray the most flattering side of homeschooling or religion, the author manages to include some nuance in her depictions.

Homeschoolers in Fiction: Back to School!

September means the beginning of a new school year for many students, so I thought it would be a good time to discuss the most common storyline for homeschooled characters.

A Biblical Case Against Theistic Evolution

In “A Biblical Case against Theistic Evolution,” leading Bible scholars explore why the theory of theistic evolution conflicts with Christian doctrine.

Some of the Best YA Books About Homeschooled Teens

Here are some entertaining stories with characters who are homeschooled for most or all of the action.

Books I Will Never Read

So many books and so little time to read them! The choice becomes so much easier when you can get rid of some options.

Potty Jokes and Death: Wingfeather Saga Review

The humor in The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson is targeted toward young teens but the content is more suitable for older ones.

Coloring Books for Teens

Coloring a beneficial activity for people of all ages. This article includes a list of nice coloring books for teens.

Camille S. Campbell, Author of Her Poems: Women Poets Who Changed the World

Her Poems: Women Poets Who Changed the World, by Camille S. Campbell, profiles six famous woman poets from throughout history.

Review of Eubeltic Realm Trilogy

The Eubeltic Realm trilogy is about Abigail (mute), Dauntless (speech impediment) and Valorie (deaf).

Book Review: “Eragon” by Christopher Paolini

Eragon, a 15-year-old boy, discovers a mysterious blue stone in the forest and finds out there is much more to his past and future than he ever imagined.

Holes Book Review

Holes has one main Very Important Point to make: if you repeat often enough that someone is a failure, they will become one.

Book Review: No Saints in Kansas

This YA novel is a fictional take on the real murder of the Clutter family with no obvious motive that occurred on November 15, 1959.

The Giver – Lois Lowry

I recommend The Giver for everyone – however, the more mature you are the more you will get from reading this phenomenal book.

Gossamer – by Lois Lowry

Gossamer is perfect for readers interested in dreams, nightmares, spirits and the dream world.

Hoot – Carl Hiaasen

I recommend Hoot for middle school readers who are interested in endangered animals.

The Secret of Platform Thirteen – Eva Ibbotson

The Secret of Platform Thirteen is a fun fantasy with many laugh out loud moments.

The Housekeeper and the Professor – Yōko Ogawa

Yoko Ogawa’s “The Housekeeper and the Professor” is an enchanting story about the curious equations that can create a family.

Crooked House – Agatha Christie

Every person in the household had the motive, means, and madness to poison Aristide. But who did it?

The Passion of Dolssa – Julie Berry

Medieval France: Dolssa is an 18-year-old mystic who is on the run after being accused of heresy.

Long Way Down, by Jason Reynolds

This book could have been worthy of the seven awards it has won – but it’s not.