"The Most Costly Journey" Graphic Novel

A project in Middlebury, VT by The Most Costly Journey
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Stories of immigration & survival, told by migrant farmworkers & drawn by cartoonists.
Backers: 210
Average Pledge Per Backer: $49

Funded: $10,247 of $8,000
Dates: Oct 9th -> Nov 9th (32 days)
Project By: The Most Costly Journey
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Latest News

FEATURED STORY: "Far From My Family" / Story by "Carlos" / Art by Kane Lynch

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
ABOUT THE STORY: "Far From My Family" tells the story of Carlos, who struggles with substance abuse, particularly when coping with the sadness of being far from his family. A musician and a devoted father, Carlos is hopeful that the difficulties... (Read More)

We are one week away from the end of our campaign! Please help us reach our stretch goal! And now, for an artist feature!

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
FEATURED STORY: "The Most Important Love of Every Woman Should be Herself" / Story by "Guadalupe" / Art by Iona Fox ABOUT THE STORY: "The Most Important Love of Every Woman Should be Herself" tells the story Guadalupe, a domestic violence survivor,... (Read More)

TITLE: FEATURED STORY: "Gregorio's Story" / Story by "Gregorio" / Art by Kevin Kite

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Part of a series introducing the storytellers & artists of "The Most Costly Journey." ABOUT THE STORY: "Gregorio's Story" tells the story of a young man working hard to support his family back in Mexico,  the sacrifices he has made while... (Read More)

Successfully Funded! And now...

October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers ~ iMIL GRACIAS! A thousand thanks!  With your generous support & sharing, THE MOST COSTLY JOURNEY is now officially funded!  It's exciting to know that working together, we now have what we need to meet our original basic print... (Read More)

97%... + New Reward Level: Books for Schools!

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

FEATURED STORY: "Painful to Remember" / Story by "José" / Art by Marek Bennett

October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Part of a series introducing the storytellers & artists of "The Most Costly Journey." ABOUT THE STORY: "Painful to Remember" shares the gripping story of José as he crosses the U.S.-Mexico border and the dangers that he and those who accompany... (Read More)

FEATURED STORY: "A New Type of Work" / Story by "Delmar" / Art by Tillie Walden

October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Part of a series introducing the storytellers & artists of "The Most Costly Journey." ABOUT THE STORY: "A New Type of Work" is an at once painful and inspirational story of a 15-year-old from Chiapas who migrates to Vermont in search of work. ... (Read More)

50% Funded! + Draft Cover Preview

October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Bienvenidas y bienvenidos (WELCOME!) to "The Most Costly Journey" Kickstarter!

October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We're so excited to have your support as we move this book closer to completion...  THANKS for backing the project, and MUCHAS GRACIAS for spreading the word, too!  We're looking forward to sharing these stories with you in print...   (STORY BY... (Read More)

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