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May 14, 2022
Collar Cases Illustrator Coaches Student Artists
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 characters, then guided the students into increasingly refined adjustments until the characters took form from the pencil marks.
You can find some of the student drawings here.
Information about the remaining May 2022 free programs is availab...
May 13, 2022
Kids Take Virtual Tour of Claude Monet’s House & Life
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 settings he lived in.
This program was in celebration of the release of Collar Cases #2: Case of the Missing Monet, available now.
For details on other upcoming programs throughout May 2022, check out our events list.
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May 4, 2022
Podcast Appearance: Interviewed by Redeeming the Chaos
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 twins and how we must all fight the tendency to compare our children.
My twins were recently 3 years old when Laurie and I talked. Now, they are about a month shy of three-and-a-half. In these few short months, it has been amazing to ...
Interviewed by Redeeming the Chaos
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 twins and how we must all fight the tendency to compare our children.
My twins were recently 3 years old when Laurie and I talked. Now, they are about a month shy of three-and-a-half. In these few short months, it has been amazing to ...
Podcast Appearance: Books for Homeschoolers & Giveaway
Laura is also running a giveaway! By leaving a comment on the interview post, you’ll be entered to win a free paperback of Collar Cases #1: Case of the Robbed Recipe. But you bette...
May 3, 2022
Young Bakers Make Blondies & Talk Just Desserts
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 “just rewards” vs “just desserts.” As sinners, our just reward from God should be punishment. But in His love, He showed us love and forgiveness instead. We can imitate this with those around us…perhaps just by sharing dessert with our enemie...
May 2, 2022
Collar Cases Spring 2022 Launch Kicks Off With Coloring Award
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 illustrator served as judge and art commentator. Winners received a complimentary copy of the book with a special signed message from Mittens and Alex.
This event served as the kickoff for the Spring 2022 launch season. Information about th...
May 1, 2022
New Chapter Book Series ‘Collar Cases’ Provides Christian Parents Safe, Silly Mysteries Boys and Girls Love
Christian children’s author Amanda Trumpower announces Collar Cases, a new chapter book series for kids who love animals, mystery and humor. This series combines silly characters and zany hijinks with family-friendly messages built on biblical themes, making it the perfect read-aloud for Christian parents of children ages 7-12.
“A great read-aloud to engage kids with biblical truth. Must-read series for families!” says Shoshanna Rosa, Children’s Ministry Director of Maranatha Bible Church.
...April 22, 2022
Chapter Book Spotlight: The Lost Locket by Wendy Mattox
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 books are full of biblical messages and life lessons that Fin encounters on his adventures.
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