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Trailblazers: Start Here

Join the Trailblazers Book Club! Explore, learn, and grow with Josie's adventures. Exclusive activities and updates await.
Trailblazers: Start Here
Photo courtesy of Greeley Museum

For adventurous readers and their awesome parents

Dear Parents,
Thank you for stopping by! The Trailblazers Club is a unique learning experience for curious and adventurous young readers eager to explore history and make meaningful connections.

This club offers fun, inspiring, and interactive content tailored to your child’s age, grade level, and interests—all while fostering curiosity, courage, and creativity.

Read on– or if you're ready, click here to get your child signed up!

Inspired by Josie Meeker—a teenage hero of the Old West
The Trailblazers Club and accompanying book, Josie Meeker: Frontier Girlboss, bring to life the true story of Josephine "Josie" Meeker, a courageous teen whose challenges and triumphs resonate with today’s young readers.

Josie wasn’t your typical girl of the 1870s. She climbed 14ers, raced horses, attended business school, wore what she wanted, and built bridges with other cultures—all in a time when these choices broke societal norms.

Adventure through history during the pivotal Gilded Age
Your child will journey through 1870s Colorado, meeting extraordinary figures and uncovering events that helped shape the modern world, including:

  • Suffrage leaders like Susan B. Anthony and Anna Dickinson
  • Thinkers like Helen Hunt Jackson and Dr. Alida Avery
  • Ute leaders such as Chipeta, She-towitch, and Chief Ouray
  • Horace Greeley, Nathan Meeker, and P.T. Barnum

As a Trailblazer, your child will:

  • Explore history: Learn how Josie’s courage, compassion, and resilience shaped history.
  • Take on challenges: Engage in creative activities that spark critical thinking and adventure.
  • Earn points and badges: Track progress, unlock achievements, and celebrate accomplishments.
  • Shape Josie’s story: Contribute ideas that influence the book’s characters and plot.
  • Engage with a safe, supportive community: Connect with peers in a positive, moderated space.
  • Discover modern relevance: Tackle themes like bravery, resilience, and cultural understanding.

Tailored Experiences for Every Age
Your child’s Trailblazers experience is personalized to their age and interests. Parents set preferences during sign-up and can adjust them anytime while staying informed about their child’s progress.

  • Senior Trailblazers (middle school, ages 13–15):
    • Join a private, moderated Discord server to connect with peers.
    • Explore topics like women’s rights, LGBTQ+ history, and environmental issues.
    • Participate in challenges like hiking or horseback riding.
    • Help shape the book’s narrative through polls and discussions.
  • Junior Trailblazers (elementary school, ages 9–12):
    • Compare life in 1870s Colorado to today.
    • Score points with creative writing and design challenges.
    • Contribute ideas for book characters and events.
  • Budding Blazers (elementary school, ages 6-8):
    • Learn about frontier life and values like bravery and resilience.
    • Participate in fun, interactive games and activities.

Ready to start your child’s journey?

Adventure awaits!