"You Can Do It, Bunny" as seen recently in the Huffington Post!

FUNDRAISING GOALS

This is so amazingly awesome! I can't believe how many procrastinating friends I have :-) Thank you for all the last-minute support. As a reminder, EVERYONE who pledges gets their names into the book itself, on a special "thank you" page.

New stretch goal - $4000! 

What shall I do with the "stretch" goal $? Great question! -- Print more books! In printing, there are different types of printers one can use, and better quality / more efficient printers. 

Book summary: 

You Can Do It, Bunny! is a fresh, fun, and encouraging tale about finding one's career path after graduation, even in a shaky economy. The story takes the tones of an "Urban Outfitters-y" "Barenstein Bears" meets "Go the F to Sleep." Even though it's a book about job-hunting, ANYBODY can enjoy it -- not just job-hunters. Check out the video for a preview.

My story:

I created this book while I was job-hunting, following graduation from my Master's program. To relieve myself of the stress of filling out job applications, I started experimenting with writing and illustration, and the result was this "based on true life" story about a job-hunting cartoon bunny rabbit. 

Excerpts from the book:

graduation!

Now bunny had to find a job. 

She interviewed for a number of positions

But somehow there always seemed to be better-qualified animals for the positions. 

Poor bunny!

luckily she has the best friends and family in the world

even as things go from bad to worse

she stays persistent & determined

and eventually ...

Advance Praise for "You Can Do It, Bunny!" 

"You Can Do It, Bunny! bolstered my confidence that I will finally get hired in this economy. The pages also did a great job of absorbing my tears as I read rejection letter after rejection letter."

Caragh Poh - Student, Job-Hunter, and Contributing Writer at Hello Giggles

“Sometimes you have to step back and simplify your greatest challenges to turn them into your greatest opportunities, and that’s exactly what I found with You Can Do It, Bunny”

Ryan Kahn – Career Coach, MTV’s Hired! and Author of Hired! The Guide for the Recent Grad

"Story of our generation" 

Elinor H - 2011 MBA Graduate

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The raising of money:

The book is totally finished - drawings, text, layout. I'm self-publishing it because I just want people to be able to enjoy my book in the most uncomplicated way possible. But printing is expensive. Hence, the kickstarter.

For as little as $1, you can have an electronic version or .pdf. If you're currently job-hunting, please take advantage of this low-priced special on electronic books. 

For $20, a physical book (hardcover if I raise more than 2000, softcover if I raise less). For $30, an autographed book. Did I mention that this book would make an amazing gift for a job-hunting friend?

For higher amounts - Books if you want them, but more importantly, you will have the satisfaction of helping me spread a positive message and achieve a profound personal goal (If I can raise more $ and print in bulk, I can be a "true" publisher, so to speak). 

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Special Thanks to:

Family: Mom, Dad, Ann

My boyfriend & his family: Ben & The Bradfords

My best friend since childhood: Rashi

Blog Contributors: Gabby, Sarina, Bello, Renee, Elisa, Erik

Friends who have put up with the ultra-excitement from my publishing my first book: basically everybody

My Favorite Professor: Prof Malaviya

Graphic Design: James Austria