Back in April 2023, we tried something a little different. We soft launched our children’s picture book on Kickstarter with a goal of funding our first edition printing of Total Solar Eclipse: A Stellar Friendship Story.
We set the fundraising goal at $2,024—a nod to the big eclipse in 2024—and crossed our fingers. If we didn’t reach that number, we would be back where we started: $0.
From the moment we launched our Kickstarter campaign, generosity, encouragement, and enthusiasm flooded in. We hit our goal on day one and earned Kickstarter's coveted "Project We Love" badge on day two. In the end, we pre-sold 170 books and raised $5,171 overall in four weeks.
This group of backers and supporters didn't just help fund our first print run; they became a vital part of our story. Our #StellarLaunchTeam was formed!
Our project has come to life and we have created a beautiful, engaging, and fun children's picture book that helps people of all ages prepare for and remember the solar eclipse events of October 2023, April 2024, and beyond.
Sincerest thanks to each and every one of you who supported the campaign, shared it with your friends and family, and provided valuable feedback. Your support goes far beyond the financial aspect; it's a testament to our collective power when we work toward a common goal.
Together we shine!
Deep Space Level
Engrained Counseling, LLC
Outer Space Level
The Lewis Family
Mary McGinty
Rich Quigley
Exosphere Level
The Springs family
Thermosphere Level
Billie Reed
Bruce & Sherri Fetterhoff
Cheng Family
Jadie Beam
Kim Luke
Sarah Steph
Stephanie Mohl
Vickie Olsen
Mesosphere Level
Aimee Lyon
Alexa Smith
Bridget O’Leary
The Calahans
Carol Bozarth
The Coburn Family
Darcy Wallace
Dax Garner
The Del Barto family
Duerk Family
The Ellisons
Emily Vereen
Gary & Suzanne Grant
The Gavras Family
George Family Kids
The Hazard Family
The Heaberlin Family
Helgoth Family
The Hickox Family
Janis Lofing
Jaylen Avila
Jennifer Lipp-Oster
Johnson Family
Julie, Tim, and Ryan Read
Kathy Hickox
Kevin and Karla Sandberg
Maggie Francis
Melissa Moore
The Peterson Family
Pfingsten Family
Pressley-Leigh Family
The Price Family
Ryan Sandberg
Strotman family
The Yuan Family
Stratosphere Level
The Brand Clan
Jamie Schn
Jodi Adams, Young At Heart Publishing
Kelly Brakenhoff
Kevin Walker
Leslie Silvestriz
Luz Varela
Matthias and Stephanie Weichert
Nikki Bates-Rush
Phil and Mary Harris
Shelly Nosbisch
Stacy, Jeremy, Carson, & Roslyn Spale
Tracie Bertaut