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I sat down recently with a reporter from the Portland Press Herald to talk about Azalea, Unschooled. I enjoyed talking with her and with her homeschooled daughter, who was present at the interview. We talked about the book, homeschooling, and life in Portland (it turns out that my family isn’t the only one that has mixed up an experimental batch of switchel). Here’s the...
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I loved reading an eleven-year-old reviewer’s comments about Azalea, Unschooled on LitPic! The reviewer called the book “a really fun read” and recommends it “for readers between 8-12 who enjoy books centered around a female character, who like detective work and a fun plot, or who simply want to find out more about unschooling.”
Read MoreAzalea, Reviewed
Foreword Reviews has reviewed Azalea, Unschooled! See below! Azalea, Unschooled Reviewed by Aimee Jodoin May 27, 2015 Having been homeschooled her whole life and after moving to Portland, Maine, with her family, Azalea attempts “unschooling,” in which she is given the freedom to “discover her own truth.” She is guided by her parents, friends, and community members to learn practical skills and to find her own passions—though it’s not as easy as it sounds. With everyday challenges come valuable lessons, and both parents and kids can be educated by this fascinating perspective. Ages seven...
Read MoreLiza Kleinman
A writer of fiction for adults and children, and a freelance writer specializing in language arts educational materials.
Liza's latest release is the children's book Azalea, Unschooled from Islandport Press.
