Our Vetting Process
Because what your kids read matters.
At Kingsway Learning, every book, bundle, and curriculum we carry is carefully selected to help you raise lifelong learners — and faithful followers of Christ. We're a family-owned company, and we know the weight of choosing resources that not only educate but shape a child’s heart.
Meet Our Review Leadership Team
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Kristen Pratt
Kristen is the CEO and Review Coordinator at Kingsway Learning. Prior to this, she served as the Brand and Curriculum Development Manager for Master Books where she developed the Master Books Method. She is the author of the best-selling Language Lessons for a Living Education series. Kristen has over 25 years of experience providing real-world solutions for home educators. For the past 27 years, she has homeschooled her nine children. She has coached thousands of homeschool families as they navigate curriculum choices through her own business adventures and Master Books.
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Sarah Gabel
Sarah is a home educator with a degree in English and over 20 years of experience in education. She is the co-author of Language Lessons for a Living Education for high school. She is a mom to five boys and hails from western New York, where she uses her gift of communication in pastoral ministry alongside her husband.
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Carrie Lindquist
Carrie Lindquist is a homeschool coach, best-selling author of Foundations Phonics & Let's Talk Science, and busy mom to three wild and wonderfully made boys. She juggles real life as a busy mom like the rest of us: with prayer, coffee, and a whole lot of grace. You can find more about Carrie at TheEveryDayHomeschool.com.
Our Vetting Process
Step 1: Pre-Review Screening
- Initial vetting by leadership team
- Book checked for core doctrine alignment (click to view our Statement of Faith), educational value, age and subject appropriateness, and publishing credibility
Step 2: Assign to Vetted Reviewer
- Book is assigned to 1–2 members from our trusted reviewer team
- Reviewers are chosen based on subject matter familiarity, experience level (homeschooling, education, theology, etc.), and family demographic match (when possible)
Step 3: Reviewer Evaluation
Reviewers complete a standardized form covering:
- Content accuracy and clarity
- Faith alignment
- Age appropriateness
- Visual and design quality
- Ease of use for parents and students
- Supplementary resource compatibility
Step 4: Internal Review Board
- Leadership team reviews completed submissions and any flagged concerns
- Final approval or rejection
- Notes added for usage guidance
Step 5: Finalization
- Approved books are added to Kingsway's product listings and marked as "Kingsway Reviewed"
FAQs
Why Might a Book Get Rejected?
At Kingsway Learning, books may be rejected after review if they fail to meet the core values, educational standards, or practical needs of the families served. Some common reasons for rejection include:
Content Misalignment:
- False Doctrine: Any content that contradicts the Bible, our statement of faith, or promotes secular ideologies that undermine Christian faith. This includes material that conflicts with broadly accepted Christian teaching, especially in areas like creation, family structure, or salvation.
- Denominational Doctrine: Content that promotes a particular denominational doctrine outside of the widely held biblical truths presented in our statement of faith. Our focus is to provide books that uphold our statement of faith. Teaching doctrinal differences that are outside of our core tenents of faith is left up to parents.
- Inappropriate Themes: Content that includes violence, crude humor, suggestive material, explicit content, occult, magic, mysticism or other themes unsuitable for children.
Educational Quality, Fit for Homeschooling:
- Lack of Academic Effectiveness: Curriculum that doesn’t teach or reinforce age-appropriate skills.
- Confusing Structure: Disorganized layout, unclear instructions, or a lack of flow that makes it hard for homeschool families to follow.
- Inaccurate or Outdated Information: We specifically check for this in subjects like science, history, or geography.
Design & Presentation Issues:
- Poor Visual Quality: Low-resolution images, unprofessional design, or cluttered layout.
- Lack of Engagement: Books that feel dry, overly academic, or don’t spark curiosity and connection.
Can I Submit Books for Review
Yes, you can submit a book for review below. If you’re preparing to submit a book to Kingsway Learning, taking the time understand our company’s standards and mission to support Christ-centered, adventure-filled learning will increase the chances of acceptance.