We just hit our biggest achievement yet -- book donations!! I can't believe I'll be able to connect with my childhood community to host events and donate books. These families are going to be so happy. Thank you for making this happen, you are all such beautiful people. 🧡

Now let's talk ✨ S T R E T C H   G O A L S ! ✨

I am known for my colorful designs so I couldn't leave you hanging without something fun to unlock! Without further ado, here's our new set of goals -- things you can wear! These are products I have always wanted to create but they're super risky to invest in bc not everyone likes to wear this much color. Still, I love an outfit that pops and if you like my work, then maybe you do too! Everything matches the book and the plush and no campaign could be more complete. Here's what we can unlock together~   

At $4,500, I can make heavy-duty tote bags with both print and different-colored textiles
At $5,500, I can make three (3) pairs of crew socks, printed all over
At $7,000, I can make bucket hats, one fully embroidered and the other with ears poking out!

Can we do it?? I would love to wear these things, just saying 💙🧡💛

I have done several crowdfunding campaigns and worked on many creative projects but author-illustrating a book is by far one of the most challenging projects I have ever committed to. This story has been through so much and here you are, telling me that it deserves a spot on our shelves and in our classrooms. I can't even fathom that right now!! Is this really happening??

So much good can and will come out of this book and I am so, so grateful to have your support in pushing my career in this direction. Thank you for believing in me!! 🧡

If we reach this goal, we can order several hundred more books and give back to families and classrooms in Southeast San Diego, my neighborhood growing up. Oof, it was rough living out there but I have always wanted to give back in this way -- not just with donations (although I know that helps a whole lot!), but by being able to say that I can relate, and hopefully create meaningful relationships and interactions that leave us feeling empowered.

If we hit this goal, I'll be able to host book events and donate books to communities in need~

The early bird special expires tonight, so I'd hop on the backer train quickly if you want all the best goodies! Thank you for reading!! 🦊

🐾 / Karen

P.S. If you are following me but haven't backed this project, don't worry, I won't spam you with any more of these updates! Just lettin you know that the project exists + we hit a very awesome milestone ✨