FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - LESS THAN 16 DAYS LEFT!
NYC-BASED KIDS COMIC CON INVITED TO SENEGAL, AFRICA
FINANCIAL SUPER-HEROES NEEDED
If you found out about a great program that has helped kids in three regions of the U.S. expand their literacy and self-esteem, would you keep it growing?
For almost five years, Alex Simmons and his Kids Comics Con have brought kid-friendly comics and their creators together with New York City kids, encouraging a love of reading, improving literacy, and, most importantly, giving kids license to imagine, to think, and to create.
In 2009, Simmons was asked to take this show on the road, and that’s what he did, bringing the “KCC Road Show” to the snowy hills of Buffalo, New York and the blazing beaches of Miami, Florida. Both events were great successes.
Now the Kids Comic Con has been asked to bring the KCC Road Show to over 700 students, their families and the community of the Senegalese American Bilingual School in Senegal, Africa on December 3rd, 2010. The American Cultural Center in Senegal wants to send him to additional cities there, potentially expanding the impact this project could have.
Simmons wants to deliver to Africa what he’s done for American kids, but he has been forced to confront the Dr. Doom of today’s economy: financing.
To make this positive experience happen, Simmons has set up an online fundraiser on a web site called Kickstarter.com. Simmons reports this project will be funded, but only if he and his team can raise at least $19,616 by 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16. “Like one of those comic book death traps of old, the clock is ticking, and the rope holding the deadly blade above this project’s head is starting to fray,” Simmons said.
So the Kids Comic Con is calling all financial super-heroes to assemble, ride to the rescue, swing in at the nick of time, and otherwise save the day by helping to fund a worthwhile international exchange of ideas.
To make a pledge go to the KCC web site at: www.KidsComicCon.com, and click on the Kickstarter link on their home page. Or go to go directly to it by clicking on this link: www.Kickstarter.com/projects/2018979378/kids-color-and-comics-USA-2-Africa
For additional information contact Alex Simmons at: Alex@KidsComicCon.com.
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| Alex was on local TV on 8/23/10, discussing his role as founder and co-producer of the KIDS' COMIC CON. Also there were co-producer Gene Adams, independent artist and teacher Ray Felix, Archie Comics artist Suzannah Rowntree, along with artwork by kids and pros, and three young people drawing their hearts out. All of this to help promote the KCC online fundraiser, their great work over the past 4 years, and their future goals!
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And now a personal greeting from the man, himself.
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Greetings, Salutations, Jambo, and Welcome Aboard!
This web site is dedicated to the full sweep of my professional experiences as writer, performer, teaching artist, guest speaker, and creative arts consultant.
The site updates on my activities, as well as samples of artwork and writings by many of the young people I've had the privilege of instructing.
So, please wander through the pages, read, listen, and comment. Of course, should you wish to engage my services, please feel free to contact me via Alex@SimmonsHereAndNow.com.
Now, go forth and be brilliant!
Sincerely,
Alex Simmons
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