Billi, the Maker: A story of perseverance and ingenuity.

A project in Nanaimo, Canada by April Hilland
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A children's picture book to promote S.T.E.M to a new generation.
Children's Books
Backers: 74
Average Pledge Per Backer: $48 CAD

Funded: $3,538 CAD of $2,500 CAD
Dates: Apr 2nd -> May 3rd (31 days)
Project By: April Hilland
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Latest News

WE DID IT!!!

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
140% Funded, WOW!  This campaign would not have been possible without each and every one of you so, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I can't tell you how amazing it is to see my friends, family and even perfect strangers supporting Billi, the... (Read More)

It's the FINAL countdown!

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi friends!  Wow! What a journey this has been! Thank you for helping bring this project to LIFE!   At $2900 funded, we are fully funded and are now working towards the stretch goal of DONATING more books to libraries!  For every hundred dollars... (Read More)

WE DID IT!

April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW!  Billi, the Maker will be brought to life and to children's book shelves everywhere and YOU did it! Thank you for your part in supporting diverse representation in children's picture books. Since we have hit our goal and still have 12 days... (Read More)

Incredible start! We are on our way to meeting our goal!

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for your pledges today.  I had set a goal of hoping to raise 30% of the total goal amount in the first day and we did it!  37% raised today, whew!  Definitely worth getting up at 3:00 am this morning to launch it for my East... (Read More)

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