Don't Let Them Eat the Baby: a Roller Derby Memoir

A project in Philadelphia, PA by Banana Pitch Press
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Erica Vanstone’s debut memoirella tells the story of how women's roller derby televised a revolution.
Backers: 205
Average Daily Pledges: $450
Average Pledge Per Backer: $64

Funding: $13,059 of $15,000
Dates: Jul 1st -> Jul 31st (30 days)
Project By: Banana Pitch Press
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Latest News

A special message from the author! In the final hours, and we're almost there...

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Are you in the business of funding dreams? Because that's exactly what you're doing by supporting the Kickstarter for my debut memoir, "Don't Let Them Eat the Baby: Why Roller Derby is the Greatest Sport Never Sold." This book has been a labor of... (Read More)

80% reached with 3 days left! Read what people are already saying...

July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi folks! Wow we just hit 80% and are in the final 3 days of the campaign to print Erica Vanstone's debut book. If you've not yet contributed but have been thinking about it, NOW'S THE TIME! Last minute contributions will really help boost this... (Read More)

Contributor appreciation gift and cover illustration behind-the-scenes!

July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
To celebrate hitting the 75% mark yesterday, we've got a special present for anyone who contributes at the "Paperback" level and above. A special gift and, for everyone: a behind-the-scenes look at how this book's cover came together. Check it... (Read More)

$10k reached! To celebrate, here's a podcast featuring Founding Editor Michelle Kicherer w/ debut author Erica Vanstone

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! Wow this morning was an exciting one. To see we've reached $10k is a huge milestone. Your support is going to make a huge impact -- if we reach our final goal, not only are we going to be able to publish Erica Vanstone's debut book, we'll also... (Read More)

With 12 days to go, we are at 62% funded! + links to book teasers...

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! With 12 days to go, we are at 62% funded -- incredible! This is an all-or-nothing campaign, so if we don't reach that goal, we don't get that dough. If you've not already gotten in on this Kickstarter, we'd love and appreciate you so... (Read More)

19 days left and 54% to go!

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! It's been an exciting week over here at Banana Pitch Press. As of this morning we're 46% funded for the campaign to print and distribute Erica Vanstone's debut memoirella Don't Let Them Eat the Baby: Why Roller Derby is the Greatest... (Read More)

Thank you, World Cup! We're almost halfway there!

July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much to everyone who has already contributed to the campaign for Erica's debut book. After an action-packed few days at Roller Derby World Cup, we're nearly halfway there. We sold a lot of cute tanks and sold out of the fanny packs... (Read More)

Don't Let Them Eat the Baby....LIVE from Roller Derby World Cup!

July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings friends and family! We're nearly 40% funded! We're out here at Roller Derby World Cup with some Don't Let Them Eat the Baby tanks and fanny packs, and even a sneak peak advanced review copy of what the book would look like (so beautiful??)... (Read More)

Incredible start! We're almost a THIRD of the way to our goal!

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi folks,  Thank you SO much to everyone who jumped in on day one and contributed to our campaign to print and distribute Erica Vanstone's roller derby memoir. This is incredible! In the first 24 hours, we are 32% funded.  To celebrate, Chris... (Read More)

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