If You Look Up to the Sky

A project in Oakland, CA by Angela Dalton
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A story that reminds girls of color that they are loved, protected and deserve a place and presence in the world.
Backers: 200
Average Pledge Per Backer: $51

Funded: $10,145 of $6,000
Dates: Jul 19th -> Aug 18th (30 days)
Project By: Angela Dalton
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Latest News

Final illustration to share!

August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
This week is a big week...We are about $400 away from sending books to Marley Dias AND a few proofreads away from delivering the final book files to the printer! As I'm taking a very quick breath, I wanted to share one last illustration with you all.... (Read More)

3 days and $600 to go. We're almost there!

August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
It would be very remiss of me if I didn't acknowledge that this weekend was an incredibly difficult time in America. And, as this is not the forum for me to express my views, I can't help but share that the children of Virginia have been on the... (Read More)

Thank you for sharing your stories with me!

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
My Kickstarter experience has been nothing but amazing in so many ways; but one way in particular is the connection with people who share their stories of why they invested in me and this book.  I received this message from a backer that brought me... (Read More)

We are close to the stretch goal!

August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Monday! So far, this week is starting off right! We are at 169 backers and now need less than $1K to donate 100 books to #1000blackgirlbooks. And we still have 11 days to go! Our former FLOTUS, Michelle Obama, says it best and in a way more... (Read More)

Celebrating 158 backers today!

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, everyone! We are at 158 backers, and can't believe all the love we're still getting! Thank you so much. Also! We are so close to hitting the stretch goal, nothing (other than printing my book) would make me feel more proud than to send the 100... (Read More)

We're at 138% and still going!

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Friday!!! Just wanted to post a quick update that we are at 138% and getting closer to that stretch goal! Thank you again to everyone who has supported this project. We're still going strong, so please continue to share! Much love and thanks,... (Read More)

Stretch Goal: 100 book donation to #1000blackgirlbooks!

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I am so excited to be announcing this stretch goal! This has been a campaign that I've been following and have loved watching become a positive force.  In our continued effort to support young women of color, we will donate 100 books to Marley Dias... (Read More)

Stretch Goal: Coming tomorrow!

July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! We're close to finalizing our stretch goal! I'm so excited about it and can't wait to share. It's got me feeling like: It means a lot to us and hope you'll feel the same.  Expect more tomorrow! Angela    (Read More)

100% funded in 2 days!! THANK YOU!

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Okay...I'm scrambling...true story. I honestly didn't know if I ever would be writing a thank you for getting funded...and now it's happening 2 days after launch???  And I surely didn't think I'd be posting about Kickstarter selecting this as a... (Read More)

Kickstarter Loves Us!!!

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarter just honored us with their, Project We Love," tag!!!! We absolutely could not have done this without your support. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!! Kickstarter likes us!!!! Th  (Read More)

74% FUNDED!!

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I can't even believe that we are 74% in just the first day! There are no words to describe how thankful I am to you all for this.  This was my face for 12 hours yesterday. Thank you... 74% funded on day one? Whuuuut??!!    (Read More)

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