Episode 124: Living Books Library
A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast
Nicole Williams
4.9 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 4 May 2018
⏱️ 44 minutes
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Summary
Charlotte Mason knew a child's education was secured once he entered into "living books," the heart of her educational method, and the wellspring of ideas to feed the minds of persons. This week's podcast episode is a candid conversation about what led Emily and Liz to begin Living Books Library. Enjoy the history and be inspired to build your own collection as they rhapsodize on their favorite subject, the books, and the children who love them.
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| 0:00.0 | A delectable education is sponsored by Living Learning Libraries.org. |
| 0:07.6 | You can now harness the largest known database of out-of-print living books and the best of the new books, which we love so much. |
| 0:15.0 | If you're looking for a comprehensive list of excellent living books, |
| 0:19.0 | that is just what Michelle Miller Howard, founder of the first and largest known Living Books Collection, |
| 0:25.2 | has provided here. |
| 0:27.0 | Her Living Books database is not just the superficial facts, but also includes very helpful |
| 0:31.3 | content such as searchable topic indexes, reading levels, |
| 0:35.4 | series information, a helpful description, labeling, and cataloging data. |
| 0:41.0 | With this database you can target the best books for your family's purchase, borrowing, and use. |
| 0:46.0 | And if you've ever considered collecting and cataloging, living books, |
| 0:50.0 | or even might want to start your own library, |
| 0:52.0 | this is an indispensable tool. |
| 0:55.0 | Save yourself the over 17,000 hours, which Michelle has put into the creation of this massive living books database. |
| 1:02.0 | Compatible and customizable with various computer |
| 1:05.1 | or web-based programs. |
| 1:07.0 | The three of us that a deductible education |
| 1:08.9 | use this database ourselves. |
| 1:11.5 | You can purchase it outright or acquire monthly access at living books lady.com. |
| 1:17.0 | Welcome back to a delectable education, the podcast that spreads the feast of the Charlotte Mason method. |
| 1:24.0 | I'm Nicole Williams, and I'm taking the reins on the podcast today because I wanted to |
| 1:29.6 | interview my co-hosts, Liz Kottrill and Emily Kaiser about their very special wonderful |
| 1:37.9 | joyful beautiful library. Oh boy. Well I was very new in my Charlotte Mason journey when I met Liz and Emily at a local |
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