LET'S RAISE $19,000!
The Adventures of RECESS SHON - THE CHILDREN'S BOOK
What makes YOU special? What makes YOU unique? What is YOUR purpose?
Recess Shon is an "out of the box" fantasy/adventure story about a 10 year old boy named Shon. Shon is teased by the school's bully because his life revolves around having fun, thus he's given the name RECESS SHON. What the bully doesn't understand is that Shon has ADHD and that he has a problem focusing for long periods of time. The need for self worth takes Shon on a journey. On this journey he realizes that he has a wonderful imagination that propels him and his friends to other worlds where they all realize their individual gifts. In the end Recess Shon learns to wear the name that was meant for evil as a badge of honor.
What do you want to be when you grow up? Some children have the answer. But a lot of kids don't, which makes them feel inferior to the "cool kids."
One of the reasons RECESS SHON is so special is that the readers will have a chance to view LIVE-ACTION episodes online which are called WEBISODES. In the book there will be unsolved mysteries for which the kids will create their own story lines. Kids all across the world will participate and the most CREATIVE concept and/or the BEST story will win a chance to see their idea reenacted in live action. The footage will THEN be uploaded to the RECESS SHON FAN PAGE with the winner receiving full credit.
"A man that has no imagination has no wings." - Muhammad Ali
THE IMPACT
Just like the "SUPERFRIENDS," EVERYBODY has their own super powers or GIFTS. RECESS SHON is dedicated to people all across the world of all ages that are searching for their purpose.
I am Michael Flowers, Jr and I AM RECESS SHON. I often wondered why it was hard for me to focus in class for long periods of time. I wondered why I hated reading comprehension when I could normally read better than my classmates. I'm a 70's baby. Did we even KNOW that there was such a thing as ADHD back then? I had great parents that believed in me and taught me that all of my dreams and goals were attainable. I felt empowered and I found my niche. When a child gains confidence in their uniqueness, their performance in class and their social skills skyrocket.
When people hear about RECESS SHON, the common question that people have is "What do you think MY gift is?" Hearing the same question over and over made me understand that I was on the right track. As long as they're asking the question, I feel confident that I'm reaching them.
In the future, they will say that the story of RECESS SHON was one of their driving forces that helped them achieve and it will be all because of YOU.
Harry Potter, The Chronicles of Narnia and Lord of The Rings prove that the Fantasy market is a viable market. Thus, millions of children will flock to RECESS SHON...meaning millions of children will be affected. All of my projects center around a Spiritual & Social revolution. My desire is for the reader to see life from a different vantage point. The vantage point that All Things being possible.
1st Children's Book --------------> 2nd Webisodes -----------------> 3rd Feature Film
Our Mission - To challenge children and adults to evaluate themselves to find their own uniqueness and to celebrate it.
Our Vision - To create a book/webisode and film worthy of a Theatrical release for maximum impact.
How We Plan To Invest Your Generous Gifts
We NEED $19,000 to publish and print RECESS SHON. We're asking for $3,000, because of the rules of INDIE GO-GO. INDIE GO-GO takes a BIG percentage of the donations if you DON'T reach your goal...so we're requesting for an amount that seems reasonable to raise, given the allotted time. Nonetheless, we WILL reach our $19,000 goal to publish the book.
CHILDREN'S BOOK
The cost per page for illustration is $200 - $300 which equals approximately $7,000 - $15,000+ to cover illustrations for RECESS SHON.
Printing - approximately $4,000
which equals approximately $19,000
* After the book Is published we will begin raising money for RECESS SHON: The Webisodes/Film
For the film we will need the following: Production/Post Production costs, crew, craft service, equipment rental, talent, etc. Editing, sound (This is where we make the picture look pretty.)
In return you will get everything that we have promised you - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - >
and of course my undying appreciation and love. I will never forget you. And when possible I will do more for you because YOU MADE IT HAPPEN!
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