Some children's authors and illustrators -- some of them VERY big names -- are adding their names to a list to support Obama. If even a few teachers, librarians, parents, and readers stop and think about voting for Obama, it's worth it. Below is the info to add your name if you're a published author or illustrator. I've added mine but it takes a couple of days to show up on the list. We'll create a ripple . . . maybe it'll turn into a wave.
AIC (Authors & Illustrators for Children) can make a difference in this election but first we need YOUR NAME.
We want 500 authors in our ad. We have 74.
That means we need 426 more by the end of next week.
It’s time to act. If you want to be included in the AIC campaign to make Obama our next president, do the following:
If you are a published author and/or illustrator, send an email to CountMeIn@aiforc.org. The message body should simply be your name as you want it to appear in the ad.
Send this email to 20 authors and illustrators you know. It doesn’t matter if they might have received it from someone else. Get the word out!
That’s the most important part.
In a day or two, check the website to make sure your name is on the list and spelled correctly!: www.aiforc.org/obama/thelist.html.
A group of children's authors and illustrators -- some of them VERY big names in the children's lit world -- are
You can view the ad at: www.aiforc.org/obama
You can donate to our campaign (credit card, check or PayPal). We’re focusing on swing states, we’re creating printable materials that you can hand out, we’re booking online advertising, we’re producing a video. It all takes money. www.aiforc.org/donate.html
That’s it for now. Don’t let this sit in your mailbox. We need 500 authors and we need them now!
Yes we do.
Yes we can!
Bruce
Our 2008 Ad:
The characters we create inspire our readers.
The character he possesses will inspire a nation.
Join 500 Authors & Illustrators who care about your Children.
Vote for Barack Obama
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