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Collar Cases Featured in “Best Books for 4th Graders” List

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 Cases is thrilled to have made the cut!...

Writing What You Love: Interviewed by The Write Chris

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 interview here!

Introducing a New Collar Cases Illustrator Lady!

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 wonderful work on Collar Cases #1 and #2, as well as the pending #3.

Molly Farnsley will ...

Event Postponed: Case of the Pop Star’s Missing Microphone

Due to staffing and supply issues, the Case of the Pop Star’s Missing Microphone program—an interactive mystery experience for kids originally scheduled for October of this year—has been delayed until 2023. 

Email Amanda Trumpower with questions and sign up for Amanda’s newsletter for updates.

We hope to see you in 2023!

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Chapter Book Spotlight: The Great Engine Room Takeover by David Horn

With an absolutely beautiful cover and an equally adorable premise, I’m excited to introduce you to the Eudora Space Kid series, written by David Horn! Tell us about yourself! I’m a dad of two girls. I started the Eudora Space Kid series...

Chapter Book Spotlight: Molly’s Big Decision by Carmen Allen

This week, I’m excited to introduce you to another Christian author from Australia…Carmen Allen! 

Tell us about yourself! ...

Giving Away $150 of Christian Fiction Kids Paperbacks (Summer 2022)

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 I love more than a good series. Once I fall in love with some characters, I want them to stick around for a long time. Which is why I made sure...

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

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...

Alex’s Book Club: Gus Makes a Fuss by Ella Shine (Text Version)

Join me for a story in my clubhouse! Hi friends! Alex Digger here.

We’re back for another book club meeting in my virtual clubhouse. I hope you’ll pull up a bean bag chair, grab a bowl of snacks (maybe a parent or two!), and settle in because this month’s guest is one of my favorites!

This is a text-based recap of our virtual story time.

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Children’s Author Turns Memories Into Story

Children’s author, professional narrator, and podcast director Trista Shaye visited the club house for the May installment of Alex’s Book Club. She read the first two chapters of The Backward Kitty, the first book in her Big the Barn Cat series, and led the guests through a Big-themed Mad Lib.

What makes this series special is the close connection is has to the author’s childhood. Characters and events from the Big books are heavily inspired by Trista’s own childhood, growing up on a farm sur...