by Amanda Trumpower | May 26, 2022
Join me for a story in my clubhouse! Hi friends! Alex Digger here. I have some exciting news: I have a new virtual clubhouse. It’s super cool…it even has a snack bar! I would love for you to come visit. We can play games, enjoy a special storytime...
by Amanda Trumpower | May 19, 2022
Salutations and well wishes, my fellow academic investigators. My name is Abby Kastle, the only niece of Mittens Meow who asked for an encyclopedia set as a Christmas present. I invite you to join me on a thrilling exploration of the geography and culture of our great...
by Becca Wierwille | May 14, 2022
Hi folks! Alex Digger here. Our official Illustrator Lady, Sarah Johnson, has done a fantastic job of capturing my likeness in the records of our adventures. I don’t want to brag, but the colored pencil doesn’t lie: I am one handsome pooch. Well, what if I told you...
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...