Julie Bogart
Julie Bogart is an American writer and homeschool educator best known for founding Brave Writer, a language-arts program for families, and for books including The Brave Learner and Raising Critical Thinkers. Her work focuses on writing, home education, and critical thinking, helping parents cultivate more engaging, literature-rich learning at home.
Biography & Author's Journey
Julie Bogart grew up in Southern California and studied history at UCLA, graduating in 1983. Her early adult years included study in France, a summer in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and four years living in Morocco, experiences that broadened her interest in language, culture, and education. She later earned a master’s degree in theology from Xavier University in 2007 and taught there as an adjunct professor. Before she became widely known in home education, she built a professional writing life through ghostwriting, freelance work, book editing, senior editorial work for a quarterly industry publication, and a weekly column for United Press International. ((https://bravewriter.com/about/about-julie/?utm_source=openai))
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The Brave Learner
Julie Bogart
A joyful guide to homeschooling that empowers parents to create enchanting learning experiences and nurture curiosity in their children.
Raising Critical Thinkers
Julie Bogart
Empower parents to nurture curious, discerning children who can navigate the digital age's information overload with wisdom and empathy.
The Brave Learner
Julie Bogart
A joyful guide to homeschooling that empowers parents to create enchanting learning experiences and nurture curiosity in their children.
Raising Critical Thinkers
Julie Bogart
Empower parents to nurture curious, discerning children who can navigate the digital age's information overload with wisdom and empathy.
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Deep thinking & literature
In an age of information overload and constant distraction, the ability to think deeply and engage meaningfully with literature has become a rare and valuable skill. This learning plan is ideal for readers who feel frustrated by superficial engagement with texts, lifelong learners seeking to enrich their intellectual lives, students wanting to move beyond surface-level analysis, and anyone who yearns to slow down and develop a more contemplative relationship with ideas and literature.
Poet
This learning plan provides a comprehensive bridge between the technical craft of verse and the practicalities of a modern literary career. It is ideal for aspiring writers who want to transition from casual journaling to professional poetic practice by studying both classical foundations and contemporary trends.
Ace lit studies & read widely
This learning plan is designed for readers who want to move beyond surface-level comprehension and engage with literature at a sophisticated, analytical level. It's ideal for students, aspiring writers, book club leaders, or lifelong learners seeking to enrich their reading practice and develop the critical thinking skills that transform passive reading into active literary exploration.
The Creative Counselor's Playbook
This playbook is essential for educators and camp leaders who struggle to balance creative expression with group discipline. It provides a practical framework for turning chaotic activities into structured, therapeutic experiences for children and teens.
The Architecture of a Cultivated Mind
This plan is designed for lifelong learners and professionals seeking to deepen their intellectual foundations beyond surface-level information. It provides the essential tools for anyone looking to master critical thinking, classical literacy, and the rigorous discipline of self-directed study.
The Bullet Journal Strategy
In an era of digital distraction, this strategy offers a tactile, intentional approach to personal management. It is ideal for professionals and creatives who need to bridge the gap between daily chaos and long-term aspirations through structured reflection.
From Textbooks to Literary Fluency
This plan is designed for intermediate learners who feel stuck using language apps and want to transition to real-world content. It provides the structural tools and cognitive strategies needed to move from textbook exercises to enjoying authentic Hispanic literature with native-level fluency.
Speak Freely Without the Script
This plan is designed for professionals and social learners who feel paralyzed by the need to be perfect when speaking. It addresses the root of social anxiety and provides cognitive tools to transform rigid, rehearsed speech into fluid, authentic connection.
Community Voices
"Julie Bogart is a brilliant educator who's written a wonderful book that shows us how to nurture children's ability to think critically and carefully"
— William Stixrud
"In an era of AI writing tools, Julie Bogart offers something irreplaceable: a warm, practical approach to helping children discover their own desire to write"
— Barbara Oakley
"Julie Bogart unpacks what this looks like for her in powerful and practical ways that will inspire you to personalize your own homeschool journey"
— Heather Haupt
"There is no one I know whose wise counsel I would trust more than Julie Bogart when it comes to teaching our children (and ourselves!) how to think"
— Sharon McMahon
"Julie Bogart's guide transforms writing from a dreaded task into an adventure in self-expression"
— Leah Boden
"Julie Bogart is known for her common sense approach to writing, parenting, critical thinking, and education"
— VaHomeschoolers
"For decades, I've admired Julie Bogart's wise and humane help for parents who participate in their children's education"
— Peter Elbow
"Julie Bogart's everyday magic is her knack for combining galvanizing inspiration and hands-on practicality"
— Melissa Wiley
From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
