by Amanda Trumpower | Aug 31, 2022 | Collar Cases, Media Appearances, My Books
Need help finding great books for your 4th grader? Boy, do we have a list for you! (Although we might be just a little bit biased…) Sara Radginksi of Blessed Homeschool has an awesome evergreen list of 20+ books every 4th grader should read. And, Team Collar...
by Amanda Trumpower | Aug 30, 2022 | Collar Cases, Media Appearances, My Books, Writing
I was recently invited to an interview with Christine Henderson of the Write Chris. We talked about my multi-generational love of mysteries, how Mittens and Alex came to be, and what it takes to get Collar Cases books in the hands of readers. You can read the full...
by Amanda Trumpower | Aug 29, 2022 | Collar Cases, My Books, Writing
Sometimes, even the best superheroes find themselves needing to pass on their super mantle to someone new. Today, we announce one such transition: Illustrator Lady Sarah Johnson is passing her paintbrush to a new artist, Miss Molly Farnsley. We thank Sarah for her...
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...
