In this episode of Homeschool Minnesota, host Dayle Annand interviews author Robert B. Currie about his historical fiction books set during World War II. They discuss the importance of teaching children about this era, the inspiration behind Currie's writing, and the research process he undertook to accurately depict the historical context. The conversation also highlights engaging ways to teach history to children, including cooking recipes from different historical periods.
Links:
To purchase Robert Currie's books:
https://www.tyndale.com/p/time-for-courage/9798400510076
To contact Homeschool Minnesota--MÂCHÉ:
https://homeschoolminnesota.org/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Historical Fiction and Its Importance
02:42 The Significance of World War II Education
04:52 Inspiration Behind the Books
07:08 Researching Historical Context
11:54 Synopsis of 'Hunger Winter' and 'A Time for Courage'
14:37 Engaging Kids with History Through Cooking
