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...

Picture Book Spotlight: Bertie – The Best Stuttering King by Susan M. Webb

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

If you’re a fan of the British royal family or World War II history, you’re going to love our guest author today. Susan Webb is a long-time royal fan, especially of King George VI. He was the father of the current British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, and...

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...

Raising Prayerful Kids

by Amanda Trumpower | Mar 15, 2022 | Book Reviews, Faith Reflections, Family, Twin Mom, Writing

I resolve to stop reading Christian family discipleship books when I am stressed. Or maybe the opposite is true. Maybe those books are exactly what I need when I am feeling my worst. Today has not been a great day in the Trumpower toddler twin household. No one did...