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A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year "Lester's first-person narrative is honest and pure." --Kirkus (starred review)Perfect for fans of Fish in a Tree and Wonder, this uplifting debut novel from Mandy Davis follows space-obsessed Lester Musselbaum as he experiences the challenges of his first days of public school: making friends, facing bullies, finding his "thing," and accidentally learning of his autism-spectrum diagnosis. Lester's first days as a fifth grader at Quarry Elementary School are not even a little bit like he thought they would be--the cafeteria is too loud for Lester's ears, there are too many kids, and then there's the bully.Lester was always home-schooled, and now he's shocked to be stuck in a school where everything just seems wrong. That's until he hears about the science fair, which goes really well for Lester This is it. The moment where I find out for 100 percent sure that I won.But then things go a bit sideways, and Lester has to find his way back. A touching peek into the life of a sensitive autism-spectrum boy facing the everydayness of elementary school, Superstar testifies that what you can do isn't nearly as important as who you are."A lovely, heartfelt narrative about the things we've lost, and the things we've found again." --Gary D. Schmidt, Newbery Honor winner for The Wednesday Wars"I LOVE LESTER." --Linda Urban, author of Milo Speck, Accidental Agent and A Crooked Kind of Perfect

A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year "Lester's first-person narrative is honest and pure." --Kirkus (starred review)Perfect for fans of Fish in a Tree and Wonder, this uplifting debut novel from Mandy Davis follows space-obsessed Lester Musselbaum as he experiences the challenges of his first days of public school: making friends, facing bullies, finding his "thing," and accidentally learning of his autism-spectrum diagnosis. Lester's first days as a fifth grader at Quarry Elementary School are not even a little bit like he thought they would be--the cafeteria is too loud for Lester's ears, there are too many kids, and then there's the bully.Lester was always home-schooled, and now he's shocked to be stuck in a school where everything just seems wrong. That's until he hears about the science fair, which goes really well for Lester This is it. The moment where I find out for 100 percent sure that I won.But then things go a bit sideways, and Lester has to find his way back. A touching peek into the life of a sensitive autism-spectrum boy facing the everydayness of elementary school, Superstar testifies that what you can do isn't nearly as important as who you are."A lovely, heartfelt narrative about the things we've lost, and the things we've found again." --Gary D. Schmidt, Newbery Honor winner for The Wednesday Wars"I LOVE LESTER." --Linda Urban, author of Milo Speck, Accidental Agent and A Crooked Kind of Perfect

Reclaim Your Children’s Education with this All-in-One Homeschool ResourceAs a former school principal, author and homeschooling leader Mandy Davis witnessed firsthand how today’s educational system burdens students, overlooks their strengths and needs, and stifles family values. Mandy resolved to do better and take control of her children’s education. And in this empowering, practical book, she shows you how to do the same.The Homeschool Bible™is a clear, how-to guide for homeschooling your children in a way that is flexible, child-centric, and aligned with your family’s unique beliefs and goals. Mandy provides everything you need to know to create and sustain a thriving home education experience, helping you define your “why” and decide if homeschooling is right for your familycreate an educational philosophy and a curriculum tailored to your needsuse effective teaching strategies to engage and manage your children’s learningnavigate homeschooling laws and documentation requirementsstructure your days to deepen learning while balancing school with family lifemonitor growth with easy methods for testing, grading, and documenting progressconnect with others to share resources, find support, and make friends along the way Rooted in the practical wisdom of a seasoned educator, this comprehensive resource empowers you to navigate the vast homeschooling landscape with confidence, ensuring that the path you forge is uniquely yours. Join the movement of thousands of discerning parents who, together, are redefining the boundaries of learning.

Freedom to Build a Truly Meaningful Homeschool Experience At its core, homeschooling is about freedom: the freedom to shape your child’s education, the freedom to align learning with your values, and the freedom to grow as a family. This beautifully designed companion planner to The Homeschool Bible™ equips you to wield that freedom with purpose and confidence.Each chapter in The Homeschool Bible™ Parent’s Planner aligns with The Homeschool Bible™, walking you step by step through the book’s key concepts while giving you practical tools to apply your knowledge to the daily realities of homeschooling. You will find thought-provoking reflection prompts to help clarify your vision and goalsactionable activities to organize and simplify your daily homeschool routineplanning templates for subjects, schedules, and family prioritiestools to track progress, celebrate achievements, and plan for the future Use this interactive resource at your own pace to plan, reimagine, and adjust as you go—because homeschooling is not about perfection but about creating a meaningful learning experience for your family.