Bam Boomerang: Help Kids Learn to Read

A project in Berkeley, CA by Keenan Wyrobek
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Bam Boomerang is the first learn-to-read app that gives children the effective feedback they need as they read out loud.
Backers: 194
Average Pledge Per Backer: $176

Funded: $34,094 of $30,000
Dates: Oct 27th -> Nov 26th (31 days)
Project By: Keenan Wyrobek
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Latest News

Final 24 hours!!

November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
One more day left! As we head into our final 24 hours of our campaign we are reminded this week how thankful and inspired we are by all of our supporters. We are inspired by the small (and big) moments - in the excitement of students and teachers... (Read More)

Cheers to all of you! Bam Boomerang Reached $30,000 and counting!

November 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Everyone, Cheers to all of you!! With 5 days left in the campaign we have reached the $30,000 mark. THANK YOU -so much - to everyone for your help in getting Bam Boomerang app off the ground and for making a commitment to back this project. All... (Read More)

NEW STRETCH GOAL ADDED!

November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi! Are you and/or your child excited about our learn-to-read games? Want to see more games created? So do we!  We're excited to announce a new stretch goal: STRETCH GOAL ADDED: $45,000 If we raise $45,000 we’ll build a new game. Help us exceed... (Read More)

Innovative Reading App Bam Boomerang Reaches 90 percent of Kickstarter Goal!

November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, A quick update to share the news: Innovative Reading App Bam Boomerang Reaches 90 percent of Kickstarter Goal with 11 Days Until End of Campaign - NBC4  http://bit.ly/1tR46Ws check it out and please share on Facebook and with friends.... (Read More)

How-To-Pledge video - Please Share!

November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Help Bam Boomerang Take The Next Step! We've created a How You Can Pledge video explaining how to Pledge on Kickstarter (as backers you guys are already the experts here!) Please share and pass along to friends and family who may have questions on... (Read More)

Halfway through our Kickstarter Campaign!

November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone! It has been an amazing 15 days!! Thank you for your support. We are at the halfway point, and together with all of you, Bam Boomerang is helping inspire children to love reading. We are only a few thousand dollars away from reaching... (Read More)

Week 2 Update - A HUGE Thank You!

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings to all of our awesome backers and THANK YOU for your support!  We are 84% of the way to our goal and have 133 current backers! We have made great progress, and it's rather exciting. I'd like to extend a warm welcome and thank you to our... (Read More)

60% there! Thanks so much to all of you have kicked in so far!

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Friends and Supporters, A huge hug of thanks to all of our backers and supporters for all you've done so far. The generosity shown to Bam Boomerang in our first week is truly wonderful. Check out a great article on Bam Boomerang in GOOD magazine:... (Read More)

Thanks so much for your support, let's keep the momentum going!

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, Thank you for your support!  We are over half way there!  You helped Bam Boomerang raise over $16,000!!  It really means a lot. It's really good to see so many of our friends care and that motivates us to keep working hard. Thank you... (Read More)

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