The Library has an extensive collection of parenting books with a variety of topics, including raising young children to teens, home schooling, workbooks, and much more. The parenting collection is located on the first floor of the Library next to the new youth books.
 
Browse through some of the Library’s list of homeschooling books below. Click on the title of the book to be directed to our catalog to read more about each book.

 

Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Homeschooling by Brad Miser
 
Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life by Julie Bogart
 
Call of the Wild and Free: Reclaiming Wonder in Your Child’s Education by Ainsley Arment
 
Everything Homeschooling Book: All You Need to Create the Best Curriculum and Learning Environment for Your Child by Sherri Linsenbach
 
Extraordinary Parenting: the Essential Guide to Parenting and Educating at Home by Eloise Rickman
 
The Home Education Handbook: a Comprehensive and Practical Guide to Educating Children at Home by Gill Hines
 
Home Grown: Adventures in Parenting Off the Beaten Path, Unschooling, and Reconnecting the Natural World by Ben Hewitt
 
Home Learning Year by Year: How to Design a Creative and Comprehensive Homeschool Curriculum by Rebecca Rupp
 
Home Learning Year by Year: How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool through High School by Rebecca Rupp
 
Homeschooling for Dummies
 
Homeschooling Gifted and Advanced Learners by Cindy West
 
Homeschooling 101: the Essential Handbook by Mark Field
 
Homeschooling Option: How to Decide When It’s Right for Your Family by Lisa Rivero
 
Homeschooling the Child with Autism: Answers to the Top Questions Parents and Professionals Ask by Patricia Schetter
 
Imperfect Homeschooler’s Guide to Homeschooling by Barbara Frank
 
Learning Without School: Home Education by Ross Mountney
 
Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas: 501 Best Learning Activities for Kids Ages 3-12 by Linda Dobson
 
Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom by Kerry McDonald
 
Well-Trained Mind: a Guide to Classical Education at Home by Susan Wise Bauer

Homeschooling Books for Children

I am a Homeschooler by Julie Voetberg
 
This is My Home, This is My School by Jonathan Bean
 
What Would Joey Do by Jack Gantos

 

Homeschooling Online Resources

Michigan Alliance for Families - information, support, and education resources
 
Michigan Department of Education resources
 
MEL - free resources, e-books, and more!

Michigan Homeschool Groups and Co-ops
 
Homeschool - find out how to homeschool, local resources available in Michigan
 
Michigan Virtual - how online homeschool programs work in Michigan
 
Metro Parent - how to homeschool in Michigan
 
Oakland County Moms - Michigan homeschool resources
 
Homeschool World - Practical Homeschooling Magazine
 
Michigan Christian Homeschool Network
 
Home EducatorS Resource Directory
 
Learn at Home - virtual learning activities
 
teachthought - tips for parents helping at home
 
teachthought - how parents can help with reading
 
Khan Academy - free resources for parents
 
Splash Learn - home learning companion for grades K-5th math
 
NYU Langone Health - how to help children navigate remote learning
 
Today - helpful information for parents of students of all ages
 
Understood - tips to help your children learn from home
 
about Read Works - families and remote learning
 
Brightly - books to get kids ready for going back to school
 
Open Textbook Library - free, openly-licensed textbooks