It all begins with an idea.

After working on a few other projects together Kelly Knopp (illustrator) and Amber Beierle (historian) decided to partner up on "A While Ago in Idaho" because they both realized that they really enjoyed pairing historical facts and stories with artwork. This book series will educate and encourage the exploration of the great state of Idaho and its history.

 
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Kelly Knopp is an artist, illustrator, and graphic designer specialized in brand identity and package design. He has a genuine aptitude for visually conveying narratives, integrating both digital and hand-drawn elements, inspired by the significance in the narrative of everyday life. Kelly Knopp lives in Boise, Idaho, where he has twice received the "Best of Boise" visual artist award. Preceding his freelance career, he held a position as Senior Designer then Art Director for an advertising agency where he worked with a team creating award-winning creative campaigns, TV commercials, brand identity packages, animations and illustrations.

Amber Beierle was born and raised in Idaho. Since earning her Master's of Applied Historical Research in 2007, Beierle dedicated her career and passions to promoting and preserving Idaho history. She has served as a researcher, author, or contributing editor on four books including Ethnic Landmarks: 10 Places that Define the City of Trees and Numbered: Inside Idaho's Prison for Women, 1887-1968. She currently serves as the Historic Sites Administrator for the Idaho State Historical Society. She has two young sons, Malcolm and John.


Book Donation Program

As this company grows we will strive to make these educational products more accessible by providing discounted classroom and homeschool sets as well as school visits when safety allows. For now we will be donating 10 books to Idaho elementary schools for every 100 books sold.