"We are a military family," writes JoAnne S of Honolulu, HI. "As a result, my children have been through many deployments and separations from their Dad. We have cherished Sonlight books in our home because they help to provide the 'why' for our family's decision to serve our country. The fiction and nonfiction alike have given them a great depth of understanding for history and the world around them. They know what it means to be free, and what it means to not be free, because the books we read together have opened the world to them. Especially this year, as we pray for the countries in the 10/40 Window, we cherish the freedom we have as Americans."

"I'm heading off to college for the first time and can't help but feel a little jealous of my siblings, because they'll be doing Sonlight again this year," writes Kailey H of Marshfield, WI. "My family has loved learning so much since we started using Sonlight. History became my favorite subject, and I consumed all the books in each Core. I'm grateful for the in-depth Student Guides that forced me to think critically and caused me to formulate my own values. I feel well-prepared, and the thought of writing a college-level essay doesn't frighten me. I know I have the tools to be successful. Pictured are siblings Luke (15, Core 200), Abigail (13, Core H), Hope (10, Core G), and Mark (8, Core D).

"Sonlight is our girls' favorite part of the school day. It has given them a love for reading books rich with great language and challenging ideas," writes Margaret W of Cascade, ID. "Here, Beth (15) and Addie (13) are doing Sonlight with their favorite reading throw pillow–our golden retriever, Nellie."