DD
Our first children’s editorial line popped into shape!
In 2021, when Popcorn English was just two years old, I recorded a video about a dream I had been carrying with me for a long time, starting with:
“I truly believe I came into the world to share what I’m passionate about with others, and especially with kids: they are our future!”.
Vanessa D.
That dream was bigger than a language school.
I imagined a detective named DD, Detective Digoncelli, a cheerful and determined character who would turn learning English into an adventure, adding fun, joy and lightness to it.
DD reminds children that every problem takes patience to solve!
The road from A to B isn’t always straight. It’s winding, bumpy, with challenges, and then you come to the solution.
When I shared this idea with Francesca, everything suddenly came to life.
She designed DD with her iconic yellow raincoat, two brown braids and distinctive mask-shaped eyes, and gave the entire cast their unique popcorn-shaped heads.
Together, we turned a simple idea into the world of DD.
For Parents:
With the DD series, children are taking part in a story.
The mystery format encourages curiosity, attention to detail and independent thinking.
The QR-codes add audio and video contents to connect written and spoken English.
You can support children by asking simple questions such as:
- What happened in this chapter?
- Who do you think is suspicious?
- Which clue did you find?
The authors:
Vanessa Digoncelli
- Bachelor in Languages, Foreign Literatures and Intercultural Studies
- CELTA, Cambridge University
- Foreign Language teacher specialized in young learners aged 4–16
Francesca Damiano
- Visual Designer & Communication Specialist
- Executive Master in Neurocommunication