by Amanda Trumpower | Jun 18, 2022 | Book Reviews, Collar Cases, Events, Homeschool, My Books, Writing
It’s true! This summer, I’m giving away 17 paperbacks to one lucky winner. The “Christian Books for Kids Giveaway: Series Starter Mega Pack” is over $150 worth of books for kids ages 6-12, all written by Christian authors. There’s nothing...
by Amanda Trumpower | May 14, 2022 | Collar Cases, Events, Guest Speaking, Virtual Events, Writing
Sarah Johnson, illustrator for Collar Cases, visited the virtual Alex’s Clubhouse space this morning at 10 am to teach students how to draw main characters Alex Digger and Mittens Meow. She began by identifying the basic geometric shapes making up the...
by Amanda Trumpower | May 13, 2022 | Collar Cases, Events, Guest Speaking, Virtual Events, Writing
Program attendees were treated to an overview of Claude Monet’s life and work by fellow artist Nathalie Baudrand. She also led students through a virtual tour of his personal home and grounds, explaining how many of his famous works were inspired by the very...
by Amanda Trumpower | May 4, 2022 | Collar Cases, Events, Guest Podcasting, Media Appearances, My Books
If you read this post from last December, you know I’m a big fan of Laurie Christine and her parenting show for boy moms, Redeeming the Chaos. Over the winter, it was my tremendous honor to be a guest on her show! We talk about my experience as a mom of boy/girl...
by Amanda Trumpower | May 3, 2022 | Collar Cases, Events, Guest Speaking, My Books, Virtual Events, Writing
Young bakers gathered virtually in Alex’s Clubhouse on Tuesday, May 3 at 3 pm EST with homeschool speaker and author Katie J. Trent. Using a recipe from her book Dishing Up Devotions, Katie guided the kids through an easy blondie recipe while discussing...
by Amanda Trumpower | May 2, 2022 | Collar Cases, Events, Guest Speaking, My Books, Virtual Events, Writing
Readers ages six to twelve were invited to design their own version of the cover for Collar Cases #1: Case of the Robbed Recipe. Participants gathered virtually in Alex’s Clubhouse for an award ceremony on Sunday, May 1st at 3 pm EST. Official Collar Cases...
