Jericho Brown's “The Tradition: Civic Dialogue Edition”
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A Pulitzer-winning book, reissued with a new guide to spark community-wide conversations on poetry, racism, and social change.
Backers: 277
Average Pledge Per Backer: $105
Funded: $29,087 of $25,000
Dates: May 26th -> Jun 30th (35 days)
Project By: Copper Canyon Press
Backers: 277
Average Pledge Per Backer: $105
Funded: $29,087 of $25,000
Dates: May 26th -> Jun 30th (35 days)
Project By: Copper Canyon Press
$29,087
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 30 @ 16:02 -0400 GMT
116%
of goal
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Latest News
Final Day to Help Publish The Tradition: Civic Dialogue Edition 
June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
TODAY IS THE DAY! We have a few hours remaining to push the campaign for The Tradition: Civic Dialogue Edition as far as it can go. Thank you for being agents of social change through poetry and joining Jericho Brown in facilitating conversation on... (Read More)
Two Days to Donate Copies of THE TRADITION: CIVIC DIALOGUE EDITION
June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
"I am interested in introducing poetry to those who have yet to feel that magic." —Jericho Brown Dear Backers and Advocates of The Tradition: Civic Dialogue Edition, There are two days remaining in our campaign to reach a stretch goal of $30,000,... (Read More)
The Miracle of Poetry on Social Media
June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backer, Jericho Brown won a Pulitzer Prize in May 2020 during the time we were sheltering in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this video excerpt, you'll hear Jericho describe his experience of witnessing thousands of readers gathering on... (Read More)
Help Us Reach Our Stretch Goal!
June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, We have an announcement to make: with your help we’ve raised $25,000 for The Tradition: Civic Dialogue Edition! Reaching this goal has set in motion a wonderful project—including our commitment to donate a portion of the initial... (Read More)
A Look Inside Our New Project
June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backer, The Tradition: Civic Dialogue Edition takes a phenomenal book and makes it into a church picnic, a city stoop, a crowded kitchen—a place to gather and connect with each other. Watch this video to hear Jericho talk about the book: how... (Read More)
Video—Jericho reads “Bullet Points”
June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backer, As part of this special Kickstarter campaign, a small group of backers will gather with Jericho Brown for a virtual Q&A and celebration of the forthcoming The Tradition: Civic Dialogue Edition. Want to join in? When you pledge $500... (Read More)
A Letterpress Broadside for You
June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, We have a preview of something heartbreakingly beautiful in the making for you today. Below is a photo of a backer reward in progress: a limited edition, letterpress broadside that features “The Tradition” by Jericho Brown, the... (Read More)
A Book for BIPOC Reading Communities
June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, One of the many admirable qualities of poet Jericho Brown is his generosity. He shows up for readings large and small, on Zoom and in classrooms, bookstores, radio stations, churches, and conference halls. He is a person who says yes.... (Read More)
One American City is Reading The Tradition - Join Them Today!
June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, The City of Philadelphia—home to 1.5 million people—is reading Jericho Brown’s powerful, transformative book, The Tradition, through the One Book, One Philadelphia reading program. We were inspired when we learned that the... (Read More)
Your Name in The Tradition: Civic Dialogue Edition
June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, Thank you for being a week-one backer of The Tradition: Civic Dialogue Edition. We want to be sure you know about a special backer reward on our list—the opportunity to see your name, or the name of a loved one, printed inside every... (Read More)
Thank you for a great first week!
June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, Thanks to you, we’ve had a strong first week with our Kickstarter campaign for The Tradition: Civic Dialogue Edition! As of now, we’re 36% funded—a great start for an important project. This groundbreaking new edition of Jericho... (Read More)
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