crowdfunding
Crowdfunded Wise Ink Projects
On average, Wise Ink crowdfunded projects raise $14,875 in 30 days.
Crowdfunding makes projects possible and accessible. Advantages include:
Support from a community that feels included in the project and wants you to succeed
An opportunity to launch your book’s marketing plan early, making connections with likeminded organizations, potential endorsers, and media outlets early in the publishing process
Funds for the production of your book, like editing, illustration, and printing
2025
Don’t Call Me Slowpoke! by Adejoke Ejiofor: Raised $5,070
Slow Is the Way to Go! by Melissa Gollnik: Raised $10,216
Adinkra Wisdom from Our African Ancestors by Rosemond Sarpong Owens: Raised $10,304
Mortimer the Terrier's Second Chance by Kristin Hanson Simonetti: Raised $6,606.00
The Amazing Story of Tony Oliva by Ric Oliva: Raised $19,622.00
2024
Cyberama 2 by Arthi Vasudevan: Raised $6,091.00
Everyday Superheroes by Erin Twamley: Raised $6,537.00
No Ordinary Heart by Jamie Stewart: Raised $5,592.00
May the Revolution Be Healing by Dr. Joi Lewis: Raised $20,559.00
Charlie Creates His Own Way by Hollis Callas and Belinda Richardson: Raised $15,759.00
I'm All Better Now by Tari Johnson: Raised $6,141.00
The ABCs of Inclusion by Beth Leipholtz: Raised $65,331
The Mastectomy I Always Wanted by Erica Neubert Campbell: Raised $17,662.00
The Resilient Brain by Katianne Olson: Raised $8,785.00
Clear Water by Melanie Walby: Raised $23,095.00
Family is a Feeling by Catherine Lindemann: Raised $3,717
2023
One Butt, Two Butt by Cori Reski: Raised $6,380
Pancakes with Nana by Chelsea Peddle: Raised CA $9,650
Cyberama by Arthi Vasudevan: Raised $6,232.00
Bendy Bones and Stretchy Skin by Pey Carter: Raised $8,906.00
Adi's Animal Adventures by Julie Schanke Lyford: Raised $8,731.00
Katy Has Two Grampas by Julie Lyford: Raised $10,700
J Is for Justice by Nekima Levy Armstrong: Raised $31,490
I Just Am by Siri Garnaas: Raised $10,274.00
2022
Rehumanize Me by 826 MSP: Raised $21,315
Just Beyond Imagination by Jamala Arland: Raised $9,728
What Makes a Home? by Lauren Olsem: Raised $9,823
My Daddy Tells Me . . . by Thuba Nguyen: Raised $5,387
2021
The Li'l Queens Children's Picture Book Series by Dara Beevas: Raised $22,089
Happy Birthday Mali More by Tiffany Aliche: Raised $62,229
2020
Rosie and the Hobby Farm by Kolina Cicero: Raised $8,462
2019
Weasel's Perfect Present by Robin Murray: Raised $5,617
2018
Rise and Shine by Ara Elizabeth: Raised $22,767