Everyday Superheroes: Women in STEM Careers (Book)

A project in Panama City, FL by Erin Twamley
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A children’s book tackling stereotypes in STEM, by sharing the colorful stories of 26 women of color from an astronomer to zoologist.
Backers: 163
Average Pledge Per Backer: $50

Funded: $8,087 of $6,500
Dates: Feb 9th -> Mar 11th (31 days)
Project By: Erin Twamley
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Latest News

10 hours to go - final day

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for sharing in our excitment to share stories of women in STEM.  We look forward to sending you your book(s) and bookmark(s). One last chance to share the campaign before the day is done.   http://kck.st/2RMP5c1 Finally, you will... (Read More)

Less than one week to go! Supporting Girls in STEM

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers.  Wow. Momentum keeps building. Everyone's support of girls in STEM is incredible. We can't wait to send you your book.  Here is something to think about today as you get back to work on Monday.  The GIRLS SCOUTS wrote a report called... (Read More)

Images - Drawn by 4th grade girls who read advanced copy of Everyday Superheroes

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for your support.  Girls who have STEM role models feel inspired in STEM.  See images below.   (Read More)

Share Everyday Superheroes!

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Supporters of Everyday Superheroes, We are 90% funded! Your pre-orders of the book have helped share the diverse faces in STEM. We are so, so very close – just 17 more preorders for the Kickstarter to succeed!  We are asking for 1 share --... (Read More)

Dear Early Supporters - THANK YOU

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We are incredibly honored by the support we have received on the first day of our Kickstarter.  As parents of daughters we believe that all children should have access to role models.  For too long the story of incredible women have been the... (Read More)

What does STEM stand for?

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We have some awesome backers and support! We are getting enthusiasm from many and some who have asked us, what does STEM stand for? STEM or sometimes referred to as STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math or add the A for Arts. We... (Read More)

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