The Book of Cultures: 30 stories to discover the world

A project in Brooklyn, NY by Worldwide Buddies
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A picture book designed to introduce children to the diverse cultures of our planet.
Backers: 3335
Average Pledge Per Backer: $49

Funded: $164,370 of $20,000
Dates: Mar 10th -> Apr 19th (41 days)
Project By: Worldwide Buddies
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Latest News

All stretch goals unlocked, one new surprise and five days to go. LET'S DO THIS! :)

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW. THANK YOU, BUDDIES! We have unlocked all of our stretch goals and are in the top 10 most funded children's books campaigns on Kickstarter, EVER. Your response, support and love has been amazing. And to thank you, we have a new surprise $150,000... (Read More)

Free online events for you and your family!

April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
This week, we're hosting two free online events (one for adults and one for littles)!  Join us this Thursday at 5pm EST while we discuss parenthood, the increasing importance of emotional development in education, coping mechanisms & how to... (Read More)

Two stretch goals unlocked, letter exchange and... a happy thought. :)

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We have passed $50,000 and are halfway through our stretch goals, with 19 days to go! This means a number of AMAZING things. :)  1) You are the most incredible supporters anyone could ever ask for. Thank you!  2) Stretch goal 1 unlocked: We will be... (Read More)

Stay-at-home activity kits: access all future activity kits through this update!

March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi buddies, In this weekend's activity kit, you will meet our buddy Adri from Mexico. You can access it here. Moving forward, and to make it easier for you to access all the activity kits in one place, we will be uploading everything in one folder.... (Read More)

Stay-at-home activity kit day 9: Sujay from India!

March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi buddies, In today's activity kit, you will meet our buddy Sujay from India. You can access it by clicking on the image below. If you want to receive the activity kits via email, sign up through this link.  We hope that everyone is having a great... (Read More)

Stay-at-home activity kit day 8: Zahara from Tanzania!

March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi buddies, In today's activity kit, you will meet our buddy Zahara from Tanzania. You can access it by clicking on the image below. If you want to receive the activity kits via email, sign up through this link.  We'd love to know how you and your... (Read More)

Stay-at-home activity kit day 7: Rutger from the Netherlands!

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi buddies, In today's activity kit, you will meet our buddy Rutger from the Netherlands. You can access it by clicking on the image below. If you want to receive the activity kits via email, sign up through this link. Please don't hesitate to share... (Read More)

Stay-at-home activity kit day 6: Athena from Greece!

March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi buddies, Happy Monday! In today's activity kit, you will meet our buddy Athena from Greece. You can access it by clicking on the image below. If you want to receive the activity kits via email, sign up through this link. We love seeing how... (Read More)

We are Kickstarter's featured project! Words cannot describe how we feel. :)

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi buddies, Waking up this morning, we followed our standard ritual and went on www.kickstarter.com only to discover that "The Book of Cultures" is today's featured project among 3000+ campaigns. Words cannot describe how honored, excited and humbled... (Read More)

Stay-at-home activity kit day 4: Nishino from Japan!

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi buddies, In today's activity kit, you will meet our buddy Nishino from Japan. You can access it by clicking on the image below. If you want to receive the activity kits via email, sign up through this link.  We love seeing how different... (Read More)

Stay-at-home activity kit day 3: Zola from South Africa!

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi buddies, In today's activity kit, you will meet our buddy Zola from South Africa. You can access it by clicking on the image below. If you want to receive the activity kits via email, sign up through this link. Feel free to share the activity kits... (Read More)

Stay-at-home activity kit day 2: Alejandro from Chile!

March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi buddies,  Thank you so much for the incredibly positive response to our stay-at-home activity kits! We really hope they'll provide some meaningful, happy and creative times at home.  In today's activity kit, you will meet our buddy Alejandro... (Read More)

Free stay-at-home activity kits for you and your family!

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, In light of recent developments, we thought a lot about how we can become a helpful, reassuring and happy resource for you and your family. Every day, we will be releasing a free stay-at-home activity kit for you and your littles (or... (Read More)

Stretch goals revealed! At $35,000, we will donate 100 copies of "The Book of Cultures" to children that need it the most.

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We just released our stretch goals and we are particularly excited about our $35,000 one! When we reach $35,000, we will donate 100 copies of "The Book of Cultures" to children that need it the most, take them to places near and far, help them make... (Read More)

100% in 30 hours! We're at 110% and going strong. :) Let's keep up the momentum.

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
WE DID IT! Well, you did it. :)  THANK YOU so much for helping us meet our target so quickly. Our project is now fully funded which means that "The Book of Cultures" will definitely come to life.  And this is just the beginning. We still have 39... (Read More)

50% in less than 8 hours! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
$10,000 in less than 8 hours - WOW!   We're so excited and overwhelmed by your response that we can't stop smiling. :)  Thank you so much for helping us get one step closer to bringing "The Book of Cultures" to life.  It means the world to us. ... (Read More)

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