Our President Was Called Barack—A Book for Kids about Change

A project in Brooklyn, NY by Laura Olin
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Our President Was Called Barack tells the story of Barack Obama and how kids can follow his example to be kind and make change.
Backers: 1164
Average Pledge Per Backer: $34

Funded: $39,792 of $25,000
Dates: Nov 8th -> Dec 8th (30 days)
Project By: Laura Olin
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LAST DAY, and $800 away from stretch-goal posters!

December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Today's the VERY LAST DAY OF THIS CAMPAIGN OMG, and with about 13 hours left, we're less than $800 away from our stretch goal of a poster print for every non-digital backer. Thank you so much for getting us this far! Because today's the very last... (Read More)

Final stretch: 36 hours to go on "Our President Was Called Barack"

December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone!  We're in the final stretch to get a book about Barack Obama into the hands of kids around the country. Thanks again for making it happen for over 1,000 kids already. There are only ~36 hours left to get a book, so make sure to let your... (Read More)

One week and $4,382 away

November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! Super-quick update: We're 7 days away from this Kickstarter being over, and only $4,382 away from our stretch goal of posters for everybody who's pledged $12 or more. Forward this email to a friend who might want one (and might want to... (Read More)

1,000 backers (and growing!)

November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
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Poster prototypes, and a request!

November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, One update for you, and one little request: 1. Thanks again to everyone who's spread the word to get more books to more kids! Additional incentive to tell friends about the project: I got prototypes made of the posters every $12-and-over... (Read More)

THIS IS A GOOD DAY!

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
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54% of the way to making a book for kids about Barack Obama!

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
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