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      Barbara Gleason on September 5, 2011

      Thanks Amy! I should have gone to you for some PR advice. I wouldn't have been so stressed through this whole process! :-) Thanks again for your support!

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      Amy Harwood on September 5, 2011

      Good job Barbara!!!!

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      Barbara Gleason on August 27, 2011

      Thanks Jaimee! You're the best! Miss you! Come visit soon....and bring that sister of yours too!!

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      Jaimee Fligg on August 27, 2011

      Good luck with the project! I hope you reach your goal so all the families on cape can see how wonderful your books are :-)

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      Barbara Gleason on August 11, 2011

      Thanks Michelle!!! That's the point of the book, so I would be thrilled if your family was able to do that. And thanks for helping spread the word...24 days to go! :-)

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      Barbara Gleason on August 11, 2011

      Thanks Michelle!!! That's the point of the book, so I would be thrilled if your family was able to do that. And thanks for helping spread the word...24 days to go! :-)

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      Michelle Fravel on August 11, 2011

      What a great idea for a book! Really hoping to get a copy so we can make it our family mission to complete all of the activities in it. Helping to spread the word for you....good luck!

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      Barbara Gleason on August 11, 2011

      Watch out! I might need a "great esCAPE" from 3 kids real soon....so I could be on my way!

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      Theresa Tamash on August 11, 2011

      I was totally gonna pledge $500 but since you won't come and read us the book in NC I changed my mind ;-) I hope this succeeds so we can get our book! Good Luck!

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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I just can't say it enough! You are the best...truly! Your name will be added to "THANK YOU" section of the My Hometown Books website.

Estimated Delivery: Sep 2011

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Dreaming of a beautiful Cape Cod landscape? Well look no further! You will receive an official "great esCAPEs" bookmark to help motivate you to pick up a book. The artwork is beautiful.....really.....in fact you may end up reading your book faster because you don't want to hide it between the pages!

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NEW REWARD OFFER! With this pledge you will get your name on the "THANK YOU" section of the My Hometown Books website with a direct link to your website or other social related media (websites must be appropriate for our viewers).

Estimated Delivery: Sep 2011

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Want easy access to the book? We'll send you a (low resolution) PDF file of the book!

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You want it? You got it! We'll send you a personalized, autographed copy of the book, with one of those beautiful bookmarks!! PLUS, a little extra special something from Cape Cod....shhh....it's a surprise! Happy Reading!!

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WOW! Fancy pants! You'll be receiving TWO personalized, autographed copies of the book (with bookmarks) in one of our famous"My Hometown Barnstable" or "My Hometown Mashpee" tote bags! We'll even throw in a car decal!

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Holy Moly! Apparently, you want the $50 reward and then some! So, how about we throw in your choice of "My Hometown" apparel? Want a t-shirt...for you? Your child? It's yours! We'll be in touch for sizes, as well as for which town you would like represented (available for the towns of Mashpee, Barnstable, Yarmouth, Chatham only). PLUS, we'll even give you a special SHOUT OUT on the sponsor site of our webpage and Facebook page!

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Same as $100 reward, PLUS a video of me reading the book, personalized to your child (or you, I won't judge). I REALLY hate filming myself, so feel free to jump on up to the next reward!

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The works! A book reading at your house, school, place of business for up to 20 children. Each child will receive a personalized, autographed book (and don't forget those beautiful bookmarks!)....and maybe a few extra goodies and treats too...maybe a kids yoga session...who knows where the fun will end? This reward is ONLY available for people that live within 1 hour of Cape Cod.

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Married, mother of three. I have been a Health/Physical Education teacher for 10 years. Prior to that, I worked in the Recreation Field. I started writing children’s books in 2009 and have completed 3 so far under my own publishing company, My Hometown Books.

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