We love to encourage a love of reading in Eagles, even if it starts with a comic book.

Eagles who begin with Calvin and Hobbes before long pick up Harry Potter and eventually are deep into War and Peace or Anna Karenina.

In order to qualify for a Deep Book badge, a book must be  nominated and approved by Eagles, who follow a protocol for identifying “life-changing and world-changing books.”  Here’s the latest Deep Book list from Middle School and Launchpad.

Encourage curiosity.  Allow choice.  Celebrate excellence in a self-paced environment.  Three of the secrets of a learner-driven community, serving heroes who someday will change the world.