How to Read Great Books to Children (of any age)

Mount Titano Media founder Allison Ellis recently contributed an article to Catholic-Link.org titled "How to Read Great Books to Children." In this piece, she shares her journey from homeschooling mother to educator and publisher—and how reading great texts aloud with children can transform both hearts and minds.

Drawing from her experience teaching students ranging in age from 5 to 16, Allison offers practical suggestions for introducing timeless works—like Washington’s Inaugural Address, Plato’s Republic, and the Bible—to young readers.

Her approach is simple but profound: begin with the words themselves. By reading slowly, discussing vocabulary, and practicing elocution – the skill of clear and expressive speech – families can reclaim the joy and power of great literature together.

The article also reflects the vision behind her book, Finding Our Words: Words That Made America, a collection of foundational American speeches curated to foster civic understanding and reverence for language in a new generation.