Backpack Full of Fear

A project in Boulder, CO by John Ehab
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Let's Make a Book needs your help to print the true stories of 20 young refugees who left a war-torn Syria for better lives.
Nonfiction
Backers: 89
Average Daily Pledges: $282
Average Pledge Per Backer: $174

Funding: $15,528 of $33,000
Dates: Nov 28th -> Jan 27th (60 days)
Project By: John Ehab
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Latest News

Our Illustrious Illustrators: Ammariah Ortega and Meheen Ruby

January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
A big part of Backpack Full of Fear is its illustrations: they offer a vivid glimpse into the lives of young refugees. Their stories come alive through the illustrations of two talented artists, Ammariah Ortega and Meheen Ruby. Here’s a closer look... (Read More)

Urgent Appeal, and an Excerpt from Ellie's Story

January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers and supporters, As we draw closer to our target date of January 27, we want to encourage our supporters to pledge and consider helping us spread the word about the campaign for Backpack Full of Fear. We have 6 days to go! We will not... (Read More)

Abdul's Story — Update #2

January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Supporters, With just over two weeks remaining in our campaign, we have reached 16% of our goal, thanks to the generosity of 79 backers. But to bring this vital project to life, we need your immediate support. How You Can Help: Pledge Your... (Read More)

10-Day Update

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, Thank you so much for your early support. We are humbled and grateful for all of our backers so far. REMEMBER: Kickstarter is all or nothing! If we don't reach our goal by January 27, this book will not see the light of day. Don't let... (Read More)

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