Scar Dakota: A Middle-Grade Novel
A project in Woodstock, VA by Jason Wright000days
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New York Times bestselling author Jason Wright's compelling new novel about the new boy at school with a story, a secret, and a scar.
Backers: 176
Average Pledge Per Backer: $162
Funded: $28,480 of $6,000
Dates: Aug 1st -> Aug 31st (30 days)
Project By: Jason Wright
Backers: 176
Average Pledge Per Backer: $162
Funded: $28,480 of $6,000
Dates: Aug 1st -> Aug 31st (30 days)
Project By: Jason Wright
$28,480
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 31 @ 09:03 -0400 GMT
474%
of goal
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Latest News
Final day book trailer! 
August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Surprise! We've been saving this book trailer for the last day and we love how it all came together. We hope you enjoy seeing Scar and his story come to life. ❤️ You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #2 Unlocked! Let's Do lunch! 24 Hours to Go ...
August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
YOU DID IT AGAIN! Thanks in part to some of you increasing your pledges, we just passed 28K and unlocked our second Stretch Goal. I'm so excited to arrange lunch with everyone at the $300 and up level. By now you probably know that we're down to the... (Read More)
KIIIIRBY! WE UNLOCKED STRETCH GOAL #1 TODAY
August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We just crossed the 25K threshold and unlocked Stretch Goal #1! That means everyone at the Principal Butcher level ($30) and up will receive the Scar Dakota audiobook performed by the one and only Kirby Heyborne. This is honestly THE BEST news of the... (Read More)
With 5 days to go, I'm thinking about this kid
August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Whenever I think about all the advice I got to change the middle-school hero of my novel Scar Dakota from a boy to girl, I think about this kid. This is me. And I'm not sure exactly what's happening in this pic, but I'm probably begging Mom to... (Read More)
Got your “THANK YOU!” video yet?
August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
8 days to go and I've started sending the personal thank you texts and videos. If you've already backed us, please check your inbox for a message from Kickstarter. If you haven't, is today the day? 🤔 Heartfelt thanks to so many of you for bringing... (Read More)
Halfway home with a new video!
August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Today marks the halfway point of our 30 day campaign. We're so thankful for the early support. ❤️ Did you catch Jason on ABC 4? This short interview below might be the best quickie explanation of the book and the campaign. Give it a look and... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Monday!
August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Time for stretch goals! We're excited to announce that when we unlock Stretch Goal #1, we'll hire one of the most popular audiobook narrators in the business to bring Scar Dakota to life. Yep! It's actor, singer, TV host, and all-around good guy... (Read More)
Join us for a Facebook Live Monday at 8PM/ET
August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
330%?! We're BEYOND thankful for the support! Please join us Monday night at 8 PM/EST for a livestream! Jason and Brandon will be live on Jason's Facebook page taking questions about Scar Dakota and the Kickstarter as Brandon designs one of the... (Read More)
We've been selected as a "Project We Love!"
August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Did you see the news? We've been selected by Kickstarter to receive the "Project We Love" badge and to be featured across the platform. I might have screamed ... a bit. 😎 If you've already pledged, THANK YOU! Your support means far more than... (Read More)
WHOA! Funded in FOUR HOURS?
August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Who else is feelin' all the feels? 🥺 Never imagined we'd fund in four hours. Overwhelmed by the support! Thank you! We're already working on some really interesting stretch goals. Stay tuned! Let's keep the mojo! More funding means more school... (Read More)
A beloved author is turning to Kickstarter to fund his next novel
August 1st - via: fox13now.com
Jason Wright is known for his novels including "The Christmas Jars" and "Even the Dog Knows" among many others.
His newest book is titled "Scar Dakota" and it's a little bit about his own life and his 7th grade year which Wright calls "one of his hardest". (Read More)
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