We Need Diverse Books
We Need Diverse Books
We Need Diverse Books
We Need Diverse Books
We Need Diverse Books
Writing the Story of Us All.
Writing the Story of Us All.
Writing the Story of Us All.
Writing the Story of Us All.
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We Need Diverse Books
Writing the Story of Us All.
Writing the Story of Us All.
Writing the Story of Us All.
Writing the Story of Us All.
Writing the Story of Us All.
Thank you to each and every one of you for helping us to reach our goal! First we announced that we reached our initial goal of 100K. Now we can announce we have reached both of our first two stretch goals! Thank you so much for making this possible, and now it's time announce our third stretch goal:
$150,000 and beyond: SustainabilityStretch goal #1: We Need Diverse Books – the publishing edition
Once we reach $125.000, we can focus on bringing WNDB to the heart of publishing. Right now, publishing is still a very homogeneous industry, while internships--which are critical to developing a career in the publishing world--are not financially accessible to most. This contributes to a lack of diversity within the industry.
Once we’ve reached our first stretch goal, WNDB will be able to create a paid internship program to help interns from diverse backgrounds (as noted in our mission statement) who demonstrate financial need. We hope our grants will allow people who might not otherwise be able to achieve their dream of a career in publishing. We will also be able to fund a year-long mentorship program for multiple writers.
Stretch goal #2: We Need Diverse Books – in your backyard
Once we reach $150.000, we will further expand our WNDB in the classroom program, servicing more schools and spreading our reach across the country. We will expand our outreach and create more educational kits and educational materials to be used to discuss diversity in all its ways and forms. And we'll offer travel grants, to help currently-published authors attend conferences and events that would otherwise not be accessible to them.
Finally, we plan develop a WNDB app. The WNDB app goes beyond recommendations and looks for new interactive ways to support diverse authors and books. With it, WNDB is excited to create a new high-tech way to bring diverse books to YOU, the reader.
Together, we'll write the Story of All of Us!
Reading is the ultimate form of empathy.
Though more than half of schoolchildren are minorities--people of color, LGBTQIA, and/or people with disabilities--the fact remains that too few of these children see reflections of themselves in the books they read. Books are more than mirrors-- they’re windows as well. The more kids read, the more they understand not just themselves, but the Story of Us All.
Thus far we've been a volunteer corps surviving on moxie alone - but we can do so much more with your help.
With your donation, WNDB will be able to:
FAQ
Q: Will my donations be tax deductible?
A: Yes! Due to the generosity of our fiscal sponsor, An Open Book, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all your donations are tax deductible.
Q: Do you have transcripts of your videos for those who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing?
A: Yes - we've posted a full transcript of our campaign video on our Tumblr. The transcript for the John Green video is directly on the You Tube page for the video!
Q: Are the perks listed the only ones that will be available?
A: No! Due to Indiegogo restrictions, we are only allowed to post 20 perks at a time and will be rotating them regularly. Perks that will be revolving include limited edition artwork, special offers from authors, and some further exciting offers from agents.
Q: Did you say AGENTS? What agents???
A: Thanks to our WNDB agent liaison Marietta Zacker of the Nancy Gallt Literary Agency , the following amazing agents have donated perks including "Bypass the query queue" offers, query critiques, partial critiques and personal phone calls:
Michelle Andelman, Mackenzie Brady, Danielle Burby, CAKE Literary, Minju Chang, Jamie Weiss Chilton, Danielle Chiotti, Gemma Cooper, John M Cusick, Sarah Davies, Adriana Dominguez, Karen Grencik, Elizabeth Harding, Susan Hawk, Molly Ker Hawn, Ella Kennen, Ginger Knowlton, Sarah LaPolla, Jennifer Laughran, Steven Malk, Kendra Marcus, Victoria Marini, Taylor Martindale, Jennifer Mattson, Erin Murphy, Monica Odom, Rachel Orr, Kathleen Ortiz, Ammi-Joan Paquette, Alexandra Penfold, Lara Perkins, Barbara Poelle, Jessica Regel, Jen Rofe, Abigail Samoun, Brooks Sherman, Danielle Smith, Saba Sulaiman, Suzie Townsend, Joanna Volpe, Caryn Wiseman, Kristin Vincent and Marietta Zacker.
A: The quickest and easiest way to help us right now is support us with your generous donation! We also welcome help in many other ways as well:
Share this page with your family and friends, including a personal message describing why the campaign is important to you!
Use Twibbon to add a small WNDB support logo to your social media profile picture, and add some WNDB flair.
Create your own sign or use the templates we’ve created and submit pictures to our Tumblr about why you #SupportWNDB. Bonus! The photos with the most reblogs will win a WNDB prize pack.
Follow us on Twitter, Tumblr , Instagram and Facebook and use the #SupportWNDB hashtag to spread the word about our campaign!
Q: Who made your AMAZING campaign video?
A: We're so glad you asked! We owe our fantastic video appeal to Aina Dumlao and Bru Muller of Undercurrent Media, who went above and beyond the call of duty. Please check out their amazing website, including an ad for Secret that still makes me chuckle. Stay tuned for some equally incredible (and moving) update videos.
Q: Is shipping included in the perks?
A: Yes, if you live in the US. However, for international donors, please add the specified shipping after you choose your perk.A: We will do our best to have it shipped before Christmas. Behold, the glory:
Q: What will the WNDB Art poster look like?
A: Here is a preview of the lovely art on our poster. Artists are: Vanessa Brantly, Aree Chung, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Yuyi Morales, LeUyen Pham, Dav Pilkey, Divya Srinivasan, Don Tate, & Hyewon Yum!
One of our rewards volunteers will contact you via email. Thank you!
Q: I bought an agent-related reward. What happens next?
One of our rewards coordinators Caroline Tung Richmond or Marieke Nijkamp will contact you to give you more information. Thanks for the contribution!
Q: I bought a perk to help with the fundraiser, can I give more?
A: Yes! There is an option at checkout to add more to your contribution. Thank you!
Q: What if I want to donate but don't want a perk?We appreciate your support so much. As we are a grassroots campaign, by definition we owe any success we have to you.