"Look Who's Talking": RO-ENG. Children's Poem Book
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Dear Friends,
I am humbled to share with you my dream project to self-publish my first children’s book – a bouquet of poems in Romanian language, with their English equivalents, “recited” from the perspective of a newborn, and entitled, suggestively, “Look Who’s Talking!” (orig. "Uite Cine Vorbeste!")
I am furthermore thrilled to have on my side a brilliant illustrator, co-national and fellow mom Stela Damaschin-Popa, awarded with the highest international distinction in the area of customized children's books illustrations, the Hans Christian Andersen Prize, also called the "Little Nobel Prize".
In those first blissful months that I spent with my little boy Sebastian (Baby Seby) at home, countless hours with him at my breast, I amused myself by imagining the potential monologues that might occur in his little head as he was becoming aware of the surrounding world and of his own existence.
Most of the time, those sweet reflections were translating into rhymed poems, warm, playful and full of love. I decided to collect them here, in this illustrated book, for your entire family to enjoy.
Self-publishing requires quite a financial investment, and my goal is to raise $7,000, to also include an initial batch of 1,000 printed hardcover books, to be disseminated within the diaspora and Romanian/English-speakers around the world.
To further fulfil the "Mission" of this future book, I have pledged to donate proceeds from the selling of the books to a truly inspiring Moldovan charity, “The Moldova Project”, whose vision is “for every child in Moldova to have a family, a safe home, an education and the opportunity to be happy”. More information about this registered charity whose work and mission touched me personally, you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLj_X82fImg&t=1s
I therefore need your help to bring this project to life. Any small donation counts, including sending your love and good vibes as it comes into fruition.
Each donation of $25 or more will be rewarded with a fresh copy of the book which will be mailed to your home, wherever you are in the world.
With gratitude,
Valentina
Note: I am thrilled to share with you that, as of October 27, through the generosity of one sponsor we managed to secure the printing of the books. Therefore my campaign will close at $2,700, to guarantee the works of making the book (custom illustration, translation, graphic, editing). Words can't express enough my gratitude for the generosity and receptivity of each and everyone who contributed to its success.
I am humbled to share with you my dream project to self-publish my first children’s book – a bouquet of poems in Romanian language, with their English equivalents, “recited” from the perspective of a newborn, and entitled, suggestively, “Look Who’s Talking!” (orig. "Uite Cine Vorbeste!")
I am furthermore thrilled to have on my side a brilliant illustrator, co-national and fellow mom Stela Damaschin-Popa, awarded with the highest international distinction in the area of customized children's books illustrations, the Hans Christian Andersen Prize, also called the "Little Nobel Prize".
In those first blissful months that I spent with my little boy Sebastian (Baby Seby) at home, countless hours with him at my breast, I amused myself by imagining the potential monologues that might occur in his little head as he was becoming aware of the surrounding world and of his own existence.
Most of the time, those sweet reflections were translating into rhymed poems, warm, playful and full of love. I decided to collect them here, in this illustrated book, for your entire family to enjoy.
Self-publishing requires quite a financial investment, and my goal is to raise $7,000, to also include an initial batch of 1,000 printed hardcover books, to be disseminated within the diaspora and Romanian/English-speakers around the world.
To further fulfil the "Mission" of this future book, I have pledged to donate proceeds from the selling of the books to a truly inspiring Moldovan charity, “The Moldova Project”, whose vision is “for every child in Moldova to have a family, a safe home, an education and the opportunity to be happy”. More information about this registered charity whose work and mission touched me personally, you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLj_X82fImg&t=1s
I therefore need your help to bring this project to life. Any small donation counts, including sending your love and good vibes as it comes into fruition.
Each donation of $25 or more will be rewarded with a fresh copy of the book which will be mailed to your home, wherever you are in the world.
With gratitude,
Valentina
Note: I am thrilled to share with you that, as of October 27, through the generosity of one sponsor we managed to secure the printing of the books. Therefore my campaign will close at $2,700, to guarantee the works of making the book (custom illustration, translation, graphic, editing). Words can't express enough my gratitude for the generosity and receptivity of each and everyone who contributed to its success.
Organizer
Valentina Popa
Organizer
Scarsdale, NY