Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls - 100 tales to dream BIG

A project in Los Angeles, CA by Timbuktu Labs
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A children's book that reinvents fairy tales, inspiring girls with the stories of 100 great women from Elizabeth I to Serena Williams.
Backers: 13454
Average Pledge Per Backer: $50

Funded: $675,614 of $40,000
Dates: Apr 27th -> May 26th (29 days)
Project By: Timbuktu Labs
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June 3rd - via: publishersweekly.com
When Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo wanted to publish the kind of children's book they wished they had when they were growing up, they turned to Kickstarter to fund 'Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.' (Read More)

The End. The Beginning. (A Love Letter)

May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
There are many reasons why "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls" is and will always be special to us. There are the obvious reasons: the ridiculous amount of money that we raised, the astonishing number of backers from all over the world, the... (Read More)

One of Kickstarter's most successful books, 'Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls,' has 12 hours left

May 25th - via: latimes.com
"Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls" has raised more than $635,000 for a picture book for girls that will feature the stories of 100 brave, adventurous, intelligent, ambitious and creative women, not princesses, as its heroines. (Read More)

Final Hours! Get on board!

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
"GOOD NIGHT STORIES FOR REBEL GIRLS" IS  THE MOST FUNDED BOOK IN THE HISTORY OF CROWDFUNDING. We still have 36 hours to go, people! This update is: 1) A reminder for all those who haven't yet backed or shared the campaign 2) A recap of the... (Read More)

$500K!!! SURPRISE Stretch Goal UNLOCKED!!!

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
What's the word for immense gratitude mixed with incredible excitement and unbearable joy? What we're feeling is beyond that word, people. (That's why we're yelling in the video below.) Press play, and find out about the great surprise stretch... (Read More)

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May 19th - via: mashable.com
A savvy campaign inspires thousands  (Read More)

The Most Funded Children's Book in the History of Kickstarter!

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Which also means THE most funded children's book in the history of crowdfunding! Can you believe it? We still can't! Brace yourself, because this newsletter is going to be full of more exciting news. FIRST: You unlocked the $400K stretch goal!... (Read More)

The poster is unlocked! (Plus, we have a great partner on board)

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW, people. We made it to $350K! Now, each hardcover copy of "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls" will include a beautiful, full color poster! We unlocked 3 stretch goals and that's just incredible. But we still aren't done. Meet our friends of... (Read More)

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May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! A few great news we wanted to share with you: - We're getting closer to unlock the the third stretch goal! Very soon, all those who purchased a hardcover copy of "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls" will also get a beautiful poster... (Read More)

On track to make history!

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! Yesterday marked one week from the beginning of the campaign for "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls" and we reached $200K (or 500% of our funding goal). Thank you. Stretch goals!You unlocked the $200K reward, so now each hardcover... (Read More)

$100K In 3 Days + NEW Stretch Goal!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
 First things first:  Yay, people!!! Thank you so much! Do you know what this means? This means that you unlocked the first stretch goal, and all the backers who pledged at least $20 are going to ALSO receive Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls'... (Read More)

100% FUNDED IN 30 HOURS!

April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We're breaking some records here, people! Yesterday at 2pm we reached our funding goal of $40K, only 30 hours after the launch. This means "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls" is happening!!! Yeah! Also, we passed the mark of 1,000 backers and we... (Read More)

80% FUNDED IN 24 HOURS (and more good news)!

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We're overwhelmed by your response to "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls"! Thank you! This is what happened in the past 24 hours: - We got 80% funded! - "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls" was featured on BUSTLE - "Good Night Stories for Rebel... (Read More)

Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls' Is The Anti-Princess Picture Book (You And) Little Girls Need

April 27th - via: bustle.com
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is a collection of 100 illustrated stories, written as if they were fairy tales, each centering on a formidable and extraordinary woman from history or current day (Read More)

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