Gertie Braves the River

A project in Schaumburg, IL by Louis Papadakis
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An inspirational Children's Book (ages 4-11) of a silly Giraffe that learns to overcome obstacles in life with resourcefulness and fun!
Backers: 36
Average Daily Pledges: $116
Average Pledge Per Backer: $97

Funding: $3,492 of $3,400
Dates: Mar 4th -> Apr 3rd (30 days)
Project By: Louis Papadakis
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Latest News

AND... WE ARE 94% FUNDED!!! ONLY 3 DAYS & 6% LEFT TO REACH OUR GOAL!!!

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone!!! And..., we've reached 94% of our funding goal with ONLY 3 DAYS TO GO! The finish line is sooo close - with only 6% to reach the goal!  All we need is:9 people to back at the $25;  or5 people to back at the $45 reward level!It... (Read More)

With only 9 days to go, Gertie is so close to reaching its funding goal!!!

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW!! Gertie the Giraffe is officially 79% funded, and it’s ALL because YOU!  I cannot thank you enough for believing in Gertie the Giraffe message!  Every pledge & share has brought us here, and I'm beyond GRATEFUL!  We are on the final... (Read More)

Exciting News!!! My Latest Interview is available on YouTube

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone!!! I'm thrilled to share with you my latest interview/podcast, "The Impactful Parent", is now LIVE! This time we are diving into "Children's Books for Bonding and Learning", bringing you fresh insights, inspiring conversation and a whole... (Read More)

An Incredible Author's Visit at a local school!!! Be sure to check out the project board on Kickstarter!!!

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
The enthusiasm for "Gertie Braves the River" at my recent author visit was incredible! The students were fully engaged, asking thoughtful questions and eagerly diving into the story’s message about courage and resilience. Seeing their excitement... (Read More)

What an Incredible start this has been!!! I couldnt wait to share the BIG NEWS!!!

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
🎉Incredible News! 🎉I’m beyond thrilled to share that "Gertie Braves the River" has been honored with the prestigious Literary Titan Gold Award!  "Gertie Braves the River" now proudly wears the GOLD Award Badge!!!This journey started with a... (Read More)

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