Meet Betsy

Meet Betsy

Betsy is currently the unschooling mother of four children, two of whom attend public high school by their choice. 

Betsy began life very hyperlexically – learning to read books just before the age of 2! Books have always been a safe haven and owning a bookstore has been a lifelong dream.

In previous years, Betsy has had many different occupations including music instructor, writer, history teacher, childbirth doula, and apprentice midwife.

Non-fiction books — particularly books about history, corruption, pregnancy/birth, parenting, neurodivergence, and psychoactive substances — are some of Betsy’s favorites, although fiction can be a great escape for Betsy as well!

"I cannot help but read words if they're in front of my eyes." says Betsy, "It's very automatic and I'll read pretty much anything! Though I have had to learn how to not-finish books as I've gotten older and had less time to read."

Despite claiming to have "less time to read" Betsy has read well over 100 books so far in 2024 (as of late-October) and plans to read even more as the year winds down!