The Teenage Liberation Handbook

The Teenage Liberation Handbook

"The Teenage Liberation Handbook: How to Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education" (ISBN 0-9629591-7-0) by Grace Llewellyn is an autodidactic book about unschooling. Inspired by John Holt's educational views, among others, the book encourages teenagers to leave full-time school and let their curiosity guide their learning. It includes suggestions and resources regarding traditional academic areas, as well as chapters about talking to parents, social life, college, and exploring the world.

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* [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0962959170 The Teenage Liberation Handbook @ Amazon.com]
* Book review: cite journal |last=Harris |first=Leah |year=2003 |month=November |title=The Teenage Liberation Handbook: How to Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education |journal=Off Our Backs |url=http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3693/is_200311/ai_n9325045 |accessdate=2006-08-23 (Online copy from FindArticles.com)
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