Chapter Book Spotlight: Rosco the Rascal Goes to Camp by Shana Gorian

by Amanda Trumpower | Jun 17, 2022 | Book Reviews, Chapter Book Spotlight, Writing

Shana Gorian has such an adorable series with Rosco and friends. I think you’re going to love it! (Please note: All product links below are affiliate links.) Tell us about yourself! My name is Shana Gorian. I have a background in writing and journalism....

Chapter Book Spotlight: The Lost Locket by Wendy Mattox

by Amanda Trumpower | Apr 22, 2022 | Book Reviews, Chapter Book Spotlight, Writing

I’m so excited to introduce Wendy Mattox, author of the animal-centric and outdoorsy chapter book series the Magic Magnifying Glass. Not only does Wendy love animals, adventure, hiking in the mountains, and sharing books with kids…she also loves Jesus! Her...

Chapter Book Spotlight: The Dragon Flyers by Cynthia Star

by Amanda Trumpower | Apr 15, 2022 | Book Reviews, Chapter Book Spotlight, Events, Writing

If you’ve been with me from the beginning, you know the book baby near to my heart is my Robin Hood retelling with superpowers. (And dragons!) Although I’m pursing Collar Cases this year, anything dragon-related puts me in my happy place. Which is why...

Chapter Book Spotlight: Gus Makes a Fuss by Ella Shine

by Amanda Trumpower | Mar 18, 2022 | Book Reviews, Chapter Book Spotlight, Events, Writing

We are back again for another installment of Chapter Book Spotlight! Today, we’re meeting one woman with three names. She’s coming to us as Ella Shine, author of an absolutely adorable animal-based chapter book series, The Pet Sitters. But here’s fun...

Chapter Book Spotlight: Road to Bethlehem by Lesley Barklay

by Amanda Trumpower | Feb 18, 2022 | Book Reviews, Chapter Book Spotlight, Events, Other, Writing

Meet Australian children’s author Lesley Barklay. Lesley writes biblical fiction for kids by transporting them back in time. Her first book takes you behind the scenes of the very first Christmas! Learn more below. (Please note: All product links below are...

Chapter Book Spotlight: Big the Barn Cat by Trista Shaye

by Amanda Trumpower | Jan 17, 2022 | Book Reviews, Chapter Book Spotlight, Events

I’m so excited to kick off our Chapter Book Spotlight series with a dear Collar Cases friend: Trista Shaye! If you’ve been around for any length of time, you probably know that Trista is the voice of the Collar Cases universe via our fully-voiced audiobooks. But her...