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The culmination of an ambitious project over the last 16 months and a wild #Kickstarter campaign.
We can't wait to get our book printed and into the hands of the 246 backers.
Thank you for your support!
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#KidsComicsLetsGo ... CELEBRATE!!!!!
Thank you! 245 of you got us across the finish line of our final stretch goal!
ComicCon, here we come!
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Waking up (mostly 🥱) to 5 hours left to end our campaign and here’s where we are—
234 Backers
Have placed us within $103 🤯 of our ultimate goal! #Letsgo
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It’s now 15 hours until the end of our campaign for LET’s GO! A Kids Comics Studio Anthology & here’s where we stand—
219 Backers
Have placed us within $494 of our ultimate goal! #Letsgo
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We’ve past the 20 hour mark with 217 Backers!
I wonder if we’ll make 222 backers before we hit the 10 hour mark! #letsgo
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#KidsComicsLetsGo ... NOW! Only 20 hours remain in our #Kickstarter: kck.st/4jEJkdv
Only 7% left to our final stretch goal - $610 away!
Help us & @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social make it to ComicCon!
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Time is ticking down, but those stats are ticking up!
215 Backers and only $668 away from our final stretch goal with 23 hours to go!
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We’ve entered the final 24 hour mark of the campaign for Let’s Go! A kids Comics Studio Anthology.
That’s kind of a big deal considering a year in development & the ambition of its ultimate goal…
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#KidsComicsLetsGo ... NOW! Only 24 hours remain in our #Kickstarter!
Only 10% left to our final stretch goal - $843 away!
Help us and @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social make it to ComicCon!
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We just surpassed the 8K mark with 40 hours to go in our campaign from 205 benevolent backers! That puts us at 242% and 1K to go to reach our Ultimate Goal! -—Let’s Go!
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#KidsComicsLetsGo ... READ our latest blog article with a special interview with @karenkrejcha.bsky.social of Autism Empowerment!
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26 backers are donating a book to kids in need through Rising Star Outreach and Autism Empowerment!
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#KidsComicsLetsGo ... READ what @sarahesteinberg.bsky.social shares in her take-over article with emphasis on ADHD's impact.
We are 88% of the way to our final stretch goal, can you help us get there in the next 45 hours?! kck.st/4jEJkdv
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Only over the past 20 years, with the rise of “graphic novels,” has it become abundantly clear that there are many other types of readers who enjoy comics. Just like in prose, there are comics readers for every type of genre: romance, fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, humor, memoir, etc.
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#KidsComicsLetsGo ... SEE what @plugo.bsky.social shared on his take-over day including some insights into crowdfunding and marketing.
Then hurry to be the 200th backer of our #Kickstarter! kck.st/4jEJkdv
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Well this is one of those fun magical number coincidences!
$7777 raised so far!
199 backers!
46 hours left!
Who's going to be number 200?!?!?!?!
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#KidsComicsLetsGo ... READ @michellemullen.bsky.social thoughts on why we love scary stories and get a sneak peek at Michelle's comic SPOOK LIGHT HILL.
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#KidsComicsLetsGo ... READ what @marzkim.bsky.social shares, well, actually the characters from her anthology comic TERRA TRIPS UP share in their take-over.
To see what happens to them in her comic check out our #kickstarter: kck.st/4jEJkdv
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Left side features illustrated avatar of author Rowena Zahnrei. Left side features the title of the article: What's The Point? Some musings on the state of things, and why our Kickstarter matters...
![You’ve probably heard some of these ol’ chestnuts:
You want to write for kids?
Don’t give up your day job!
Reading comics isn’t reading!
Studios and publishers only take projects they already know will sell. What’s the point sending your stories out?
Perusing the news these days, it can seem like the whole world’s become a plague pit of discouragement. The plight of print! Local bookstores replaced by gyms! Books banned, libraries and archives purged…and our reactions to it all somehow both dulled and exacerbated by overwhelm, ennui – the distraction of social media as attention spans continue to fracture and shrink.
[drawn image of a stack of books, their spines read out READ_BANNED-BOOKS]
Seriously, where would we be without Atticus Finch – or Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland!
Thing is, for writers, artists, playwrights, actors, vaudevillians, creatives of all kinds—
It’s kinda always been that way. Just ask Voltaire – he spent a month shy of a year locked up in the Bastille and later faced exile for his satire. Sure, his wit remained unblunted to the end. But we, here in the second quarter of the twenty-first century, may expect to boast a few demonstrable improvements over pre-revolutionary 1717.
[Image of Voltaire]
Here’s Voltaire looking smug with a book. 😊
Still, censorship and self-censorship remain an ongoing and growing concern. New works struggle to root, let alone sprout in the shadow of culturally-entrenched intellectual properties. Chasing trends is like entering a race after the fact, and pop fads get outdated quicker than slang.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:caojtzz4a56w667fm4zf6wrm/bafkreibozy45nd2ebqztm3i2ssb57g3xd3gwojyajhu5a4hj6wgrfdgrfy)
You’ve probably heard some of these ol’ chestnuts: You want to write for kids? Don’t give up your day job! Reading comics isn’t reading! Studios and publishers only take projects they already know will sell. What’s the point sending your stories out? Perusing the news these days, it can seem like the whole world’s become a plague pit of discouragement. The plight of print! Local bookstores replaced by gyms! Books banned, libraries and archives purged…and our reactions to it all somehow both dulled and exacerbated by overwhelm, ennui – the distraction of social media as attention spans continue to fracture and shrink. [drawn image of a stack of books, their spines read out READ_BANNED-BOOKS] Seriously, where would we be without Atticus Finch – or Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland! Thing is, for writers, artists, playwrights, actors, vaudevillians, creatives of all kinds— It’s kinda always been that way. Just ask Voltaire – he spent a month shy of a year locked up in the Bastille and later faced exile for his satire. Sure, his wit remained unblunted to the end. But we, here in the second quarter of the twenty-first century, may expect to boast a few demonstrable improvements over pre-revolutionary 1717. [Image of Voltaire] Here’s Voltaire looking smug with a book. 😊 Still, censorship and self-censorship remain an ongoing and growing concern. New works struggle to root, let alone sprout in the shadow of culturally-entrenched intellectual properties. Chasing trends is like entering a race after the fact, and pop fads get outdated quicker than slang.
![Skibidi.
People say they want the new, the different, the cutting edge. But they buy the familiar, the popular, the nostalgia-bait husks of beloved cultural touchstones. So...
What’s the point?
Let me tell you a story…
Back in the Golden Age of Hollywood, studios polished and packaged celebrity like baubles to tantalize the paying public. Pigeon-holing talent simplified marketing, and Jimmy Cagney’s gleaming star reflected his tough-guy image as the galaxy’s favorite gangster.
[Black and white photo of James Cagney in tux and bow tie with caption: James Cagney: “Hollywood renegade.”]
Well, mine, at least. Edward G. Robinson was pretty snappy too.
[black and white photo of Cagney and Robinson in suits and fedoras with caption Cagney and Edward G. co-starred in Smart Money (1931).]
Anyway, Cagney was a dynamic guy, eager to learn and try new things. That’s great for a creative mind; not so much for a pre-packaged star. His dancing and singing skills didn’t quite fit the bullet-scarred box Hollywood provided, and his refusal to curl up and keep quiet in there led to several scraps with the studios. So, after he won the Oscar for the musical Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942), James Cagney teamed up with his brother William to start an independent filmmaking venture.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:caojtzz4a56w667fm4zf6wrm/bafkreifz4dq4nugj3lwyttrkkvirnd53qaqqly6rccua5i2364lfwhzeqi)
Skibidi. People say they want the new, the different, the cutting edge. But they buy the familiar, the popular, the nostalgia-bait husks of beloved cultural touchstones. So... What’s the point? Let me tell you a story… Back in the Golden Age of Hollywood, studios polished and packaged celebrity like baubles to tantalize the paying public. Pigeon-holing talent simplified marketing, and Jimmy Cagney’s gleaming star reflected his tough-guy image as the galaxy’s favorite gangster. [Black and white photo of James Cagney in tux and bow tie with caption: James Cagney: “Hollywood renegade.”] Well, mine, at least. Edward G. Robinson was pretty snappy too. [black and white photo of Cagney and Robinson in suits and fedoras with caption Cagney and Edward G. co-starred in Smart Money (1931).] Anyway, Cagney was a dynamic guy, eager to learn and try new things. That’s great for a creative mind; not so much for a pre-packaged star. His dancing and singing skills didn’t quite fit the bullet-scarred box Hollywood provided, and his refusal to curl up and keep quiet in there led to several scraps with the studios. So, after he won the Oscar for the musical Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942), James Cagney teamed up with his brother William to start an independent filmmaking venture.
![[Image of YANKEE DOODLE DANDEE movie poster]
I love the scene where Cagney tap-dances down the White House steps!
And from all this tumult, we were left my favorite Cagney movie…possibly tied with 1949’s White Heat. It’s pretty close.
Johnny Come Lately (1943) marked Cagney’s first film after Yankee Doodle Dandy, and his first chance to play a character he wanted to play in a story he wanted to tell without a studio head peering over his shoulder.
[Image of JOHNNY COME LATELY movie poster and a picture of a green book cover titled MCLEOD'S FOLEY]
It’s a period piece (and cinematic time capsule), set in 1906, based on the book McLeod’s Folly, by Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Louis Bromfield. And, despite a lukewarm reception and similarly critical subsequent descriptions, Cagney’s film, the characters in it, and the obstacles they face are anything but – as Cagney’s biographer characterized it – “mild” (Cagney, John McCabe).
Here’s the basic breakdown:
In the time of the robber barons, like Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, and Carnegie, Cagney’s discouraged, drifting reporter finds himself dragged out of a public park and into court on overblown vagrancy charges.
[black and white image still from the film with caption Is it a crime to read a book in a public park without a shave?]
At sentencing, he’s rescued and hired by the town’s lone surviving independent news publisher: a little old lady with a civic mind, a caring heart, and the fortitude and character of an Old West pioneer.
[black and white image still from the frame with the captionVinnie McLeod, played by Grace George, meets Tom Richards, played by James Cagney.]
Together, this unlikely pair risk assassins’ bullets and worse to fight censorship, expose graft, satirize corruption – only to face the town’s resigned indifference, while gaining very little support.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:caojtzz4a56w667fm4zf6wrm/bafkreicopvqjdq4nmpvzxp6y4jk4gvpkziqac4u2j6tcv7vw3zbd54xz7u)
[Image of YANKEE DOODLE DANDEE movie poster] I love the scene where Cagney tap-dances down the White House steps! And from all this tumult, we were left my favorite Cagney movie…possibly tied with 1949’s White Heat. It’s pretty close. Johnny Come Lately (1943) marked Cagney’s first film after Yankee Doodle Dandy, and his first chance to play a character he wanted to play in a story he wanted to tell without a studio head peering over his shoulder. [Image of JOHNNY COME LATELY movie poster and a picture of a green book cover titled MCLEOD'S FOLEY] It’s a period piece (and cinematic time capsule), set in 1906, based on the book McLeod’s Folly, by Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Louis Bromfield. And, despite a lukewarm reception and similarly critical subsequent descriptions, Cagney’s film, the characters in it, and the obstacles they face are anything but – as Cagney’s biographer characterized it – “mild” (Cagney, John McCabe). Here’s the basic breakdown: In the time of the robber barons, like Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, and Carnegie, Cagney’s discouraged, drifting reporter finds himself dragged out of a public park and into court on overblown vagrancy charges. [black and white image still from the film with caption Is it a crime to read a book in a public park without a shave?] At sentencing, he’s rescued and hired by the town’s lone surviving independent news publisher: a little old lady with a civic mind, a caring heart, and the fortitude and character of an Old West pioneer. [black and white image still from the frame with the captionVinnie McLeod, played by Grace George, meets Tom Richards, played by James Cagney.] Together, this unlikely pair risk assassins’ bullets and worse to fight censorship, expose graft, satirize corruption – only to face the town’s resigned indifference, while gaining very little support.
#KidsComicsLetsGo ... READ anthologist Rowena Zahnrei's article answering the question: What's the Point? It's a longer one, worth the read, so don't miss the next images too!
You can read the comic she wrote in our anthology!
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#KidsComicsLetsGo ... SEE a glimpse of @magshang.bsky.social creative process and dive deeper by watching this behind the scenes convo between Maggie and @johnell.bsky.social: youtu.be/o2NqDqGCgCg?...
Get your hands on Maggie's comic art in our anthology: kck.st/4jEJkdv
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#KidsComicsLetsGo ... READ what anthologist @juliamaisen.bsky.social shared about designing dialogue and sfx.
Only 65 hours left in our #kickstarter campaign! kck.st/4jEJkdv
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#KidsComicsLetsGo ... MEET anthologist @juliamaisen.bsky.social!
We're thrilled our anthology includes her comic LAKE ENCOUNTER where a swim turns into an unexpected encounter.
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#KidsComicsLetsGo ... READ anthologist @alzamon.bsky.social take-over article to see the creative process for his comic BISCUIT BIRDIES.
Only 65 hours left in our #Kickstarter!
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#KidsComicsLetsGo ... Before it's too late!
There's still time to upgrade your reward tier and nab a Pro-Consult, Create a Critter, or donate a book to kids through Rising Star Outreach and Autism Empowerment.
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#KidsComicsLetsGo ... ONLY 3 days left to support our #kickstarter!
THANK YOU so much to the 193 backers so far. We are blown away by your support 🙏
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#KidsComicsLetsGo ... MEET anthologist Jeslyn Sebold and READ the comic she made for her take-over day.
Only 3 days left in our #Kickstarter! Make sure you get your copy to read Jeslyn's comic A GIFT FOR HOUSE MOUSE!
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#KidsComicsLetsGo ... MEET @jefflarkinart.bsky.social and READ about how he came up with the idea behind his anthology comic RECEPTION where a family hikes to a small town for help, and they eventually learn that the people they met were not what they seemed.
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#KidsComicsLetsGo ... MEET @jadepagecraft.bsky.social and get a behind the scenes look at how she collaborated with author Rowena Zahnrei to create their anthology comic GHOSTS OF THE SEA. (Don't miss the last 2 images!)
Get your anthology copy before it's too late! kck.st/4jEJkdv
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#KidsComicsLetsGo ... MEET Ingrid Jorgensen and read about how she created her anthology comic HOMEWORK BITES.
There are only 3 days left in our #kickstarter! There are still some special reward tiers available so get them while you can!
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#KidsComicsLetsGo ... MEET @hbmichaels.bsky.social and READ what she shares about imposter syndrome!
Only 3 days left to get your copy of our anthology to read Hollie's comic WIMBLY where a lonely haunt wandering the world finally makes an unexpected friend.
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#KidsComicsLetsGo ... MEET @ginasdrawingclub.bsky.social and READ what she shares about writing a short comic!
Get your anthology copy to read ITSY BITSY ARTIE where a brave little spider leaves the safety of his home, faces danger, and discovers what’s really out there.
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