Multicultural Me
A$4,020
of $15,000 targetyrs ago
Closed on 20th Apr 2015 at 3:45PM.
Dear Friends,
'Multicultural Me' is an illustrated book teaching children how to celebrate cultural diversity and friendship.
I have written this 8-verse poem to initiate conversations amongst young people about who they are, what their different cultural backgrounds are and how they can become friends.
I hope you will join me in celebrating our similarities and differences with the young people of Australia.
Love from Taku
Meet the Illustrator
Multicultural Me would not be possible without Jason Trevenen’s amazing talent – and patience! He is a Perth-based freelance artist who used to work for Walt Disney Animation Australia. He has spent the last year creating 'Multicultural Me's funny characters and scenes.
Visit Jason's website
Sneak Peek - First Day at School
It is the first day of school and our young friends are a little unsure of each other.
Select a reward on the right so we can show you what happens next!
How The Funds Will Be Used
Your support will primarily go towards printing HARDCOVER copies of the book. It is much pricier than printing soft cover booklets but I would like 'Multicultural Me' to be a gift that we are proud of when we present it to the children.
Printing hard cover copies locally in Perth - ~$10 000 (I do not know what the response will be yet so I am keeping everything local for now).
The rest of the funds ($5 000) will be used for:
- Final graphic design and layout
- Final editing and proof-reading
- Marketing, PR and the official launch event
- Professional speaker fees (Jason and I already work as speakers in schools)
- Postage (So we can get these rewards to you!)
Printing hard cover copies locally in Perth - ~$10 000 (I do not know what the response will be yet so I am keeping everything local for now).
The rest of the funds ($5 000) will be used for:
- Final graphic design and layout
- Final editing and proof-reading
- Marketing, PR and the official launch event
- Professional speaker fees (Jason and I already work as speakers in schools)
- Postage (So we can get these rewards to you!)
The Challenges
The biggest challenge was finding the courage to finally start the project and tell the world about it. I sat on this idea for two years doubting that anyone would be interested in it and then I tried to find a publisher without luck.
This 'self-publishing via crowd funding' experience is quite terrifying, but I am one step closer to sharing 'Multicultural Me' with the children who inspired it.
*If we do not raise the target amount I will print fewer books and send them to a few schools around Australia (as described in the rewards). I hope you keep visiting our Multicultural Me website and please send an email if you have other enquiries.
This 'self-publishing via crowd funding' experience is quite terrifying, but I am one step closer to sharing 'Multicultural Me' with the children who inspired it.
*If we do not raise the target amount I will print fewer books and send them to a few schools around Australia (as described in the rewards). I hope you keep visiting our Multicultural Me website and please send an email if you have other enquiries.
Your Name in our Book
We will add your name to our "Friend Cloud" which will be printed on the inside sleeves of the book. The sample shows our friends and supporters so far. [Only available to individuals or families e.g. The Book Family].
2 chosen / 98 available
Est. delivery is Aug 15
Gift for a Young Person
Pre-order a copy for a special young person in your home, school or community. Use the prompts in the book to discuss friendship with them. (Australia only; postage included in reward amount)
78 chosen / 152 available
Est. delivery is Aug 15
Gift for a School Library
Pre-order a copy for a primary school or youth organisation in your community and we will send it to their library. We will also attach a personalised sticker in the book so the children will know the gift was from you. (Australia only; postage included in reward amount. Available to not-for-profit, business and corporate entities at the discretion of the project team if the brand/vision/product is suitable for young audiences).
15 chosen / 25 available
Est. delivery is Aug 15
Multicultural Me T-shirt
Pre-order a custom T-shirt that shows you are our friend! (Australia only; postage included in reward amount)
3 chosen / 27 available
Est. delivery is Aug 15
Launch Event VIP Pack
Pre-order a ticket to our official launch event planned for International Youth Day on 12 August 2015. I will personally present you with a signed copy of Multicultural Me and we’ll take a photo to go on our Wall of Friendship Fame! (The launch event will be in Perth, Western Australia on the morning of Wednesday 12 August 2015. Details to be confirmed closer to the time although at this stage the event is for adults only).
12 chosen / 38 available
Est. delivery is Aug 15
Schools: Author Talk
I will come and speak at your school assembly during the week of International Youth Day. I will tell you how Multicultural Me started and also about the awesome friends I am making along the way! (Available to schools in the Perth metropolitan area only on 10, 11, 13 and 14 August 2015; talks can still be arranged for regional and interstate schools for dates after 16 August 2015, and travel costs are applicable. Author will be at your school for a maximum of 2 hours per visit).
0 chosen / 3 available
Est. delivery is Aug 15
Schools: Cartoon Workshop
Jason Trevenen will come and show your students how he sketched the characters in Multicultural Me. This will be during the week of International Youth Day. (Available to schools in the Perth metropolitan area only on 10, 11, 13 and 14 August 2015; talks can still be arranged for regional and interstate schools for dates after 16 August 2015, and travel costs are applicable. Illustrator will be at your school for a maximum of 3 hours per visit).
0 chosen / 3 available
Est. delivery is Aug 15