Finding the Magic in Middle School

A project in San Francisco, CA by Chris Balme
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Tapping Into the Power and Potential of the Middle School Years
Nonfiction
Backers: 244
Average Pledge Per Backer: $157

Funded: $38,349 of $15,000
Dates: Feb 7th -> Mar 9th (30 days)
Project By: Chris Balme
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Update #4: Special Bonus + Last Stretch!

March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, It's an amazing thing to see a book go from an idea to a manuscript, to a draft read by others, and now to something that a community of people is excited about. Wow. I'm feeling a lot of wonder at this process! Just a few days ago I... (Read More)

Update #3: Home Stretch & Spanish translation in sight!

February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, Thank you for the truly incredible support for this project. Thanks to you, we've already reached 200% of our initial funding goal, which means that the book is speeding on its way toward final production and we'll get to create an... (Read More)

We made it to the first stretch goal!

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I learned this week that good news seeps into me gradually. When we finished the whole first goal in 10 hours, I was almost too stunned to know what to feel. With each passing day this week, I'm realizing how well this is going, and feeling... (Read More)

What a launch!

February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, I'm sitting at my kitchen table in disbelief —in 10 hours today we met our entire initial 30-day fundraising goal! And then some! Thank you so, so much. I am stunned, inspired, and grateful. Today was like a deep breath of optimism. If... (Read More)

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