The Pengrooms

A project in Seattle, WA by Paul Castle
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An LGBTQ+ Illustrated Children's Book
Backers: 242
Average Pledge Per Backer: $163

Funded: $39,325 of $15,600
Dates: Aug 18th -> Sep 21st (34 days)
Project By: Paul Castle
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Latest News

Plushie Prototypes (Version 2)

September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Team Pengrooms! I’m super excited to share the second Pengroom Plushie prototype with you! I just received this in an email today — ahead of schedule — and I’m thrilled I can share it with you before the campaign ends in 2 days. Never in... (Read More)

Plushie Prototypes (Version 1)

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Today, I want to share the first Pengroom Plushie prototype with you! A friend of mine (who is also a toymaker) warned me that plushie manufacturers often get a LOT wrong in the early stages, so I was braced for the first prototype to look like a... (Read More)

Be a character in my book and come to the launch party!

September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Team Pengrooms! With just 4 days left in the campaign, the finish line is in sight! And today I’m announcing two very special, brand new reward tiers. Here are the official descriptions: Be a character in my book! I will base one of the animal... (Read More)

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September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
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30k and 6 more days!

September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey #TeamPengrooms! 🐧🐧 At first I thought I was seeing things, but then I zoomed in and -- yep! — we just hit $30,000!! Never, ever, did I imagine our little book would have THIS kind of momentum. I am stunned, stupefied, and ecstatic! While... (Read More)

Libraries Unlocked and Update on Plushies!

September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Cue the Pengrooms Happy Dance! Yesterday we unlocked a VERY special stretch goal that will allow me to distribute The Pengrooms to libraries, bookstores, and children’s book publishers around the world. For every book I send out to YOU, I’ll be... (Read More)

Second Stretch Goal Unlocked!

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Team Pengrooms! I’m very excited to report that we hit 21k this morning (!!) and you know what that means?? Enamel pins!! Along with every pledge that includes 2 hardback books, you’ll receive a beautifully crafted soft enamel pin set. These... (Read More)

Share the Love!

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
What an amazing week! First, we funded our initial goal in just 72 hours (I’m STILL pinching myself), and we hit out very first stretch goal shortly after. I will be including the Pengroom sticker set with every pledge that includes a hardback... (Read More)

First Stretch Goal Unlocked!

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
This is so exciting! We have already managed to unlock our first stretch goal, and now I’ll be including a set of die cut vinyl stickers with every reward tier that includes a hardback book! I have always wanted to have stickers made with my... (Read More)

WE DID IT!

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
WE DID IT! I would never have predicted fully funding this project in UNDER 72 hours, but YOU pulled it off!! Consider me stunned, stupefied, and over-the-moon!! THANK YOU! Thank you for believing in this project, sharing my vision, and supporting me... (Read More)

10k in 24 hours!!

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
OMG! I was absolutely stunned when I woke up this morning and saw that we’ve already surpassed 10k! Never in my wildest dreams did I think we’d grow so fast. I cannot thank you enough for being part of this very special project. Bring on The... (Read More)

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