Homeschool Teen Literature Group
"The Lit Group "
Literature and Fun
in the Fox River Valley
(Batavia, Illinois)
For homeschooled teens
Literature and Fun? Yes, really. We do read literature, and we do have fun. Some books are easy, but if the book is hard, we take it, and make it, as easy as we can.
We're homeschooled teens (and a parent) who read and discuss books: classics like Dickens & Austen, and easier stuff. We also enjoy book-related special events.
We meet in Batavia Fridays 3:30-5:00 Sept.-June. We generally have a good time.
What teens like about Lit Group:
"It's fun." "The social part."
"I actually like Jane Austen."
"I like how you can draw while you talk about the book."
"Having a chance to discuss things."
If you're a homeschooled teen and can read (we DOexpect you to read the books), we welcome you to check out Lit Group! Don't wait for a new school year.
For homeschool parents:
- Yes, Lit Group is chaperoned.
- Your teen meets and hangs out with other smart teens in a safe, respectful, and fun-yet-task-oriented place.
- It's free (special event fees optional).
- A book isn't right for your teen? Have them "sit out" the book by not coming.
- All teen homeschoolers invited no matter their creed or curriculum.
- It's excellent preparation for college.
- It's excellent preparation for not-college.
Some books from the past few years:
Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities. Huckleberry Finn. The Good Earth. Pride & Prejudice. All Quiet on the Western Front. The Old Man & the Sea. Around the World in 80 Days. My Antonia. The Three Musketeers. The Gospel According to Larry. The Book Thief. Cry, the Beloved Country. When my name was Keoko. Cannery Row. Number the Stars. A Separate Peace.
Some events from the past few years:
Went to the play "A Christmas Carol." Cooked and ate Chinese food. Visited Cantigny WWI Museum & Hemingway's home. Slide show: "Around The World." After-Lit Group snacks. Movies of the books. Japan-Korea food fair. Author (Lois Lowry) lecture. Graduation parties.
More info at www.hlitgroup.org, or call Leo Heska at 630-482-9166, or e-mail mailbox@hlitgroup.org, or float down the Fox River and shout real loud.
