Hello…

Welcome to Living Books Press, where wonder begins with a walk outdoors and learning flows from faith, family, and the beauty of the natural world. Founded by Sheila Carroll, an educator, writer, and naturalist at heart, our mission is to support homeschooling families with meaningful resources rooted in Charlotte Mason’s timeless principles. Through stories, nature study, and hands-on learning, we help parents nurture curiosity, connection, and a lifelong love of learning in their children.

Sheila is a lifelong educator, writer, and homeschooling mother and grandmother. With master’s degrees in Educational Leadership and Children’s Literature, and a passion for timeless, whole-child learning, She founded Living Books Press to share a rich, life-giving approach to education inspired by the philosophy of Charlotte Mason.

In addition to creating Living Books Curriculum, a K-8 homeschooling solution, Sheila is the author of Nature Study Companion, Organic Raised Bed Gardening, and several other family-centered books that weave together faith, storytelling, and sustainable living. Each product we offer—from curriculum guides to discovery journals—is crafted with care to inspire both head and heart. Whether you're new to homeschooling or walking this path for years, we’re here to walk alongside you, offering tools and encouragement for a rich, soul-nourishing education.

About the Curriculum

Living books. Joyful learning. Timeless methods.

Living Books Curriculum offers a complete, flexible course of study for homeschool families that weaves together literature, narration, nature study, storytelling, and hands-on exploration. Subjects such as history, science, and language arts are taught not through dry textbooks, but through living books—stories that spark the imagination and feed the mind. Families in all 50 states and around the world have found in Living Books Curriculum a joyful, meaningful path to home education—one that encourages lifelong learning, moral character, and deep connection with God, family, and the natural world.

Sheila brings both academic depth and creative insight to every curriculum she creates. She has served as an elementary teacher, college professor, professional storyteller, and educational consultant. Her work is rooted in the time-tested philosophy of Charlotte Mason, which honors the dignity of the child and emphasizes learning through great books, rich experiences, and the cultivation of habits and wonder.

Inspiration for Living Books Press

When my daughter, Bridget, became school age, I looked for a homeschool curriculum filled with the kinds of beautiful, meaningful books I remembered from childhood. What I found instead were dry textbooks and worksheets—a public school model in disguise. Then I came across For the Children’s Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay, which introduced me to Charlotte Mason. Her ideas resonated deeply: children are persons, education is a life, and living books nourish both heart and mind. I began creating my own curriculum, grounded in her methods and filled with great literature, real-life experiences, and space for wonder.

To share these resources with others, I launched Living Books Curriculum—a complete, flexible course of study for homeschooling families—and later, Living Books Press, became the parent company for all our publications. From history and science to storytelling and nature study, every offering is designed to cultivate joyful learning, support family connection, and honor the sacred work of raising children.

Living Books Curriculum welcomes families of all backgrounds. I believe, as Charlotte Mason did, that all true knowledge comes from God, and that education is not divided into sacred and secular. My hope is that through these books and materials, families everywhere can experience an education that is living, loving, and lasting.

Your Purchase Makes a Difference

A portion of every purchase from Living Books Press goes directly toward providing a living education for children in West Africa. These funds help support our schools which serve nearly 750 students—offering them access to high-quality, literature-rich learning grounded in dignity, curiosity, and hope.

When you choose our curriculum and resources, you're not only nurturing learning in your own home—you’re also helping children across the world receive the same kind of thoughtful, life-giving education. Thank you for being part of this beautiful story.

Gratefully,
Sheila Carroll