Matthew Baganz

Homeschooled Matthew Baganz

School just closed and Jonah's suddenly trapped at home with confusing worksheets and a bad Zoom connection. The only foreseeable escape is when the timer finally runs out and he can enjoy a moment of peace at snack time.




But then, time stops-well, the last two grains of sand in an hourglass get stuck.




Who knew what extraordinary lengths a kid must go to just for some milk and cookies?




Created by a teacher and parent in an effort to combat stress with humor, Homeschooled is a picture book parody of the struggle to educate at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Playful parent text messages juxtapose the colorfully-illustrated challenges a child overcomes with creativity and ingenuity.




Designed for teachers and parents to enjoy with students and children, this picture book captures the zeitgeist of a period in history that taught families and educators a valuable lesson on __________. (You fill in the blank. Don't worry, there are no wrong answers.)