Reading The Aeneid Together: Aeneid Book 3 and Book 4
Ready for more? Don't lose your nerve--keep reading the Aeneid with Charity! Take a closer look at Book 3 and Book 4. Let's wonder together: Why does Virgil have Aeneas sail around so much before meeting Dido? Before landing in Italy? Why is Aeneas lingering so long in Carthage? Is Aeneas a hero or an unfaithful lover? More than a year ago, Charity hoped to bring you along with her as she read and taught some of the great texts of the Western Tradition. Finally, you can. Read in community with Charity and discover what are some of the unique plot points, themes, characters, and quotations from Book 3 and Book 4 of Homer's Aeneid. Find quick book recommendations by following Charity on Instagram.Enjoy essays on the Bright Wings' blog OR find great book lists personally crafted with you in mind!
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Reading The Aeneid Together: Introduction, Book 1, Book 2
More than a year ago, Charity hoped to bring you along with her as she read and taught some of the great texts of the Western Tradition. Finally, you can get excited about reading the Aeneid, together with Charity! Can it really be that hard to read and understand? (Trust us: If teenagers can do it, you can too!) Read in community with Charity and discover what are some of the unique plot points, themes, characters, and quotations from Book 1 and Book 2 of Homer's Aeneid. Find quick book recommendations by following Charity on Instagram.Enjoy essays on the Bright Wings' blog OR find great book lists personally crafted with you in mind!
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Devin Rose, YA Author of Chasing the Seeds
Who doesn't love a conspiracy theory...or two?! Join Charity as she interviews Devin Rose, discussing Chasing the Seeds, the Fiefdom Chronicles, Book 1. Explore how Bitcoiners, anarcho-capitalists, preppers, libertarians, the Virgin Mary and the FBI can all be crucial plot elements in a single adventure! Discover in Chasing the Seeds a YA book that has all the roaring story you want and nothing toxic you don't need.Find quick book recommendations by following Charity on Instagram.Enjoy essays on the Bright Wings' blog OR find great book lists personally crafted with you in mind!
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Rescuing Books, With Jill Morgan at Purple House Press
What if some of the best titles being published are not new, but OLD? Join Charity's conversation with Jill Morgan from Purple House Press. Charity shares her joy at discovering how a beloved childhood picture book is back in print! Jill shares stories from 20 years of rescuing books--stories about author relationships, the practicalities of bringing back favorites, and the community feeling built around the books we want appreciated for generations. Browse Purple House Press! *Please, try to buy direct from them!Books mentioned in this episode:The King With Six Friends by Jay Williams. aka Charity's favorite picture bookMr. Pine's Purple House by Leonard KesslerTwig by Elizabeth Orton JonesThe Arts Library (What I would do if I were still homeschooling!)Sabre Jet Ace by Charles CoombThe Living History Library, includes Jenny, John Bull, Alaska Bush PilotThe Nature Study Library, includes Buzztail and LeaperThe Christmas Cookie Sprinkle Snitcher, aka the book selling for $1,000...MISTMANTLE by M.I. McAllisterFind quick book recommendations by following Charity on Instagram.Enjoy essays on the Bright Wings' blog OR find great book lists personally crafted with you in mind!
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Editing for Glory: A Conversation With Vivian Dudro, Senior Editor Ignatius Press
Vivian Dudro, senior editor at Ignatius Press, joins Charity to talk about Catholic book publishing. Vivian discusses publishing works that allow children and teens to connect their lives to the deepest truths of Christ's presence. How can "wholesome" literature depict the Real? Is it necessary for Christian books to be well-written, or is it enough for them to be church-y? Join Charity and Vivian as they explore these questions. Enjoy Vivian's recommendations on the books currently exciting interest at Ignatius Press, works that are "coming soon," and her treasure trove of unique classic book recommendations.Vivian's Recommended Books:In The Shadow of Rome, series by Sophie de Mullenheim (includes The Phantom of the Colosseum)Sarah and Simon SEEK and FIND, series by Geert de Sutter. The Life of Jesus, Seek and FindFaelan and the Miracle Machines, series by Abigail PalmerThe Adventures of Loupio by Jean-Francois Kieffer.How to Handle My Emotions, (Joy, Fear, Sadness, Anger), series by Gaelle Tertrais, Violaine Moulière, Ségolène De NoüelThe Story of Rolf: A Viking Adventure by Allen FrenchHeidi by Joanna SpyriThe Children of Noisy Village by Astrid LindgrenThe Little House on the Prairie, series by Laura Ingalls WilderBooks by Hilda Van StockumFind quick book recommendations by following Charity on Instagram.Enjoy essays on the Bright Wings' blog OR find great book lists personally crafted with you in mind!
About Bright Wings: Children’s Books to Make the Heart Soar
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