by Laura Kizior | Jul 10, 2017 | CLSP Blog
In the pro-life movement today, we sometimes underestimate the power of education in building a culture of life. Students need a strong foundation to have the courage to stand up in public for their pro-life beliefs—whether among their peers, in a college classroom,...
by CLSP Team | Dec 1, 2016 | Best Middle School Blog Resources, Books, CLSP Blog, Middle School Literature
Charlie Bucket lives with his father, mother, and four bedridden grandparents in the same city as Willie Wonka’s magnificent chocolate factory. The family is so poor that they eat mostly cabbage. Charlie only gets one chocolate bar a year—for his birthday. This is a...
by CLSP Team | Sep 25, 2016 | Best Middle School Blog Resources, Books, CLSP Blog, Middle School Literature
When their father leaves to fight during World War II, Joan, Patsy, Peter, Angela, and Timmy Mitchell try to find new ways of helping the war effort in order to bring their father back home safely. Life without Daddy is difficult and chaotic, but the Mitchells do what...
by CLSP Team | Sep 22, 2016 | Best High School Blog Resources, Best Middle School Blog Resources, Books, CLSP Blog, High School Literature, Middle School Literature
Jonas lives in an almost perfect society where every citizen is a productive, contributing member. As Jonas awaits his Ceremony of Twelve, where he will be given an assignment in the community, he is apprehensive. To his surprise, Jonas is selected as The Receiver of...
by Mary | Jul 18, 2016 | Best High School Blog Resources, High School History, Middle School History
Despite his fame, Beethoven did not lead an easy life. Growing up, he lived with an alcoholic and abusive father. Because of this, the family suffered financially and often lived in poverty. Though he struggled with a hearing disability, Beethoven overcame this...
