Lola Hopscotch and the First Day of School

A project in Manitou Springs, CO by Marie Whittaker
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A children's picture book focusing on bullying, meant for parents to read to kids in order to foster communication from an early age.
Backers: 51
Average Pledge Per Backer: $40

Funded: $2,031 of $1,950
Dates: Nov 30th -> Jan 2nd (33 days)
Project By: Marie Whittaker
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Latest News

FULLY FUNDED!!

December 29th - via: kickstarter.com
WOOHOO! Thank you all SO much!  I can't wait to get started with our printer and sending out the books! But today, I'm going to celebrate!! Thank you for making this project happen! Marie  (Read More)

When I'm asked how someone can help...

December 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Firstly, I want to wish everyone a wonderful and happy holiday. I hope you get to spend time with loved ones and enjoy some good food! I've been asked how others can help with this campaign and I've given it a lot of thought. The biggest challenge is... (Read More)

New Art!

December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Lily is nearly done with all the line art for the book. She is such a talented artist! I wanted to share my favorite of what she's sent for approval.  This one is from one of the most important pages in the book. She nailed the visual perfectly. Art... (Read More)

That moment when you see new illustrations...

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi! The campaign is 46% funded and we have 21 days to go. I feel good about this!  I'm happy to announce that I've signed a contract for illustrations with Lily Uivel! Lily is super talented and naturally imagined Lola Hopscotch in an amazing way.... (Read More)

The First 100 to back this project for $25 or more get Rindin the Puffer and a DVD, plus Lola Hopscotch!

December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi! I have some super-exciting news! My dear friend, New York Times bestselling author, David Farland, has donated a FREE BONUS BOOK AND DVD for the first 100 to back this project at $25 or more!  If you choose any pledge level at or above $25, you... (Read More)

How I knew it was time to share this project on Kickstarter

December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I knew it was time to share this project on Kickstarter after about seven months of querying literary agents who represent children's picture books and gaining no traction for the book. I was told this is the toughest market to break into. I'm a... (Read More)

Compiling a list of librarians!

December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Today is Day Three and WOW! The campaign is going so well! Thank you SO much to our backers. And thanks to everyone who has shared this project with their favorite teacher, parent, or librarian!  Today we spent a long time compiling a huge list of... (Read More)

Day two has been amazing!

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
It's only our second day and we're well on the way to success! Today was a big outreach day here. We sent out several emails to anti-bullying organizations to explain the goal with Lola Hopscotch and the First Day of School. It's great to read their... (Read More)

It's DAY ONE and we're super excited!

December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning and happy Sunday!  Today we're working with our artist and it is looking great to have new art to share here very soon. This is a fun part of creating this anti-bullying book for kids. Seeing the visual creation come together is very... (Read More)

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