Hector the Loneliest Saguaro

A project in Tucson, AZ by Kathryn Humphrey
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A book about pride in one's unique self and bravery to face the world alone, based in the Arizona Sonoran desert.
Backers: 92
Average Pledge Per Backer: $44

Funded: $4,080 of $3,000
Dates: Oct 8th -> Nov 7th (31 days)
Project By: Kathryn Humphrey
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Latest News

up early to start on 50 Hector dolls

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

and the printing winner is....ARIZONA LITHO from TUCSON!!

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Friday, Friends of Hector! I am so excited (and relieved) to announce that i've FOUND MY PRINTER and they are LOCAL to TUCSON! I didn't have much faith that I could print this book at the size and quality it deserves, in the U.S, let alone here... (Read More)

T-Shirt Design

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Available in all sizes, along with a book & toy! Check out the rewards. Send me size you need (adult or child) or I'll reach out to you at the end of the campaign.  (Read More)

OH SNAP, START THE PRESSES!!

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
WE ARE FUNDED!!  Thanks to all of you, we've crossed the finish line! Let's keep it going to bring more Hector into this world.  Pre-orders open until Nov. 7!  Peace, Love & Cactus, Kate & Hector  (Read More)

TEN DAYS TO GO and Hector needs your help!

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Loyal Hector Backers, First of all I am so thrilled and grateful to have this ground swell of support from everyone to bring this project to life. I cannot WAIT to get this dude to print and into everyone's hands. Now I need your HELP! If the... (Read More)

Hector has been accepted into next year's Tucson Festival of Books!

October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I am so proud and excited to have been accepted into next year's Tucson Festival of Books on University of AZ campus! Come see me at the Indie Author's pavilion, exact location still to be determined. The Tucson Festival of Books is a community-wide... (Read More)

New book summary written by Betsy Erickson, my big sis

October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
“Hector, The Loneliest Saguaro” is a charming and educational little tale that will resonate with children of all ages. In Kathryn Humphrey’s first published work, through Hector’s personal journey you will learn not only life’s lessons,... (Read More)

Working on the Hector toy!

October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Broke out my sewing machine for the first time in a year. Only 15 minutes to get the new needle threaded! YIKES. Like I've said before, enthusiasm = !!!, sewing ability = ??? This is a video of my Cricut machine cutting out the first felt shapes for... (Read More)

lots of momentum!

October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Friends-of-Hector! The orders keep coming in and I have faith that we will be 50% funded in the next 24 hours! I have narrowed down a printer and will be launching the first sample print in a week. This will be the big challenge, to get my book... (Read More)

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