Thursday, July 29, 2010

Kipling, Rudyard

The Nobel Prize winner in 1907 in the literature class,

Rudyard Kipling has written several memorable children's books. We have all read the enchanting story of Moguli and his friends in the jungle. Perhaps of lessor fame is "Jungle Book 2" and also "Just so Stories".

"Just So Stories" is a series of short stories that are ideal for the attention span of a young child. They are enchanting and teach great moral lessons in a non-preachy way. Please clink the following links to read these books online:

Just So Stories
Jungle Book

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Heston, Charleton




One of Hollywood's classic actors has died within the last year. Charlton Heston had a beautiful speaking voice but he was also deeply committed to our country and the freedoms that we enjoy under the Constitution. While browsing the internet, I found the following article that was delivered by Mr. Heston. You can find it at the following link:

Charlton Heston

I hope that you enjoy the commitment of this gallant gentleman.



Happy Reading!

Friday, July 16, 2010

Barclay, Florence/The Rosary

One of my core books is entitled "The Rosary" by Florence Barclay. Garth declares his love to Jane who considers herself very plain and she scorns him. As Jane realizes that Garth was genuine in expressing his feelings, she comes to realize that she loves him, also, but he has been hurt in an accident and she can't openly confess her feelings for him, believing that he would consider it only pity. The book is about resolving the relationship.

It is beautifully written and is a deeply moving story. "The Rosary" was the #1 best selling book of 1911. You can find it completely online at the following link.
The Rosary

The author, Mrs. Florence Barclay is an English novelist. While I generally don't recommend Wikipedia as a completely reliable site, it seems that the following link has the best information on this talented author.
Florence Barclay

Enjoy!

Thursday, July 15, 2010

What is a library?

According to the definition at http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/library, it is all of the following:
1. a place set apart to contain books, periodicals, and other material for reading, viewing, listening, study, or reference, as a room, set of rooms, or building where books may be read or borrowed.
2. a public body organizing and maintaining such an establishment.
3. a collection of manuscripts, publications, and other materials for reading, viewing, listening, study, or reference.
4. a collection of any materials for study and enjoyment, as films, musical recordings, or maps.

For that reason, I have chosen to include music and entertainment sites on my blog. I hope you enjoy those occasional reviews.

Friday, July 9, 2010

I'd like to introduce myself.


Hi! My name is Catherine Kelsey and I have started this blog to bring together in one place the literature that supports the concepts of a Thomas Jefferson Education.

I have spent the last 2 years as an assistant librarian for a charter school and have discovered that I have a passion for classic literature. I have also discovered that there are some books that are worth reading multiple times and others that aren't worth completing. Just because you start a book doesn't always mean that you have to finish it!

The goal and purpose of this blog is to provide a safe place for families to find and enjoy good uplifting literature. I also hope that there are home-schooling families that are looking for good resources to help their children in the educational experience. As you find literature that is of interest to you, I would hope that you would spend time together as a family sharing those things that you are reading.

If you find something that is virtuous or of good report that you would like to share, please feel free to leave a comment and I will find a link so that others can share in your passion.

Thanks for visiting and good reading!