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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 5h

I don't know how I missed this, but I love it! The time warp aspect of it is truly mind-bending

Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 9h

Thanks, Ryan! I appreciate you taking the time to interview me about my project while you were busy setting up your OWN project!

I plan on sharing the video version of this interview with my backers in next week's update. I hope your campaign is going great!

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 15h

I'm not the only one running a crowd-funding campaign this month. My cartoonist buddy, @aleclongstreth.bsky.social is, too! I've been eagerly reading Alec's "Isle of Elsi" comics for almost a decade and you can find out more about the series and Kickstarter here: www.patreon.com/posts/136952...

Ryan Claytor Patreon Podcast 023 - Alec Longstreth: Isle of Elsi Creator/Cartoonist | Ryan Claytor

Get more from Ryan Claytor on Patreon

www.patreon.com

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 10h

This fall, The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) will host a series of low-cost ($5), 90-minute webinars that are open to the public. @andycomics.bsky.social is next up with High Contrast Comics. Sign up: www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops/we...

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Index on Censorship @indexoncensorship.org · 1d

In 2021, Maia Kobabe’s graphic memoir #GenderQueer was named the most challenged book in the #US. For #BannedBooksWeekUK, Maia reminds us how important it is for libraries to stock books that open up the wider world. Why not visit a library this week? www.indexoncensorship.org/bannedbooksw...

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Meggie the Ramm (they/them) @meggietheramm.bsky.social · 2d

It's BANNED BOOK WEEK, and one thing you can do is email your state representatives about saving our stories from bans!

I did this and it took me literally less than a minute. SOS! Save our Stories!

action.everylibrary.org/saveourstories

Email Your State Representatives to Save Our Stories!

SOS: Save Our Stories!

action.everylibrary.org

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 2d

Rebecca Sugar (Steven Universe) to direct a "Moomins" animated feature film.
variety.com/2025/film/ne...

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Luke Kruger-Howard @andsoluke.bsky.social · 2d

Football America Dream 37
sites.google.com/view/footbal...

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks, Jill!

Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks for the signal boost (and kind words), Aron. Much appreciated! I hope you and your family are having a great weekend.

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks for the signal boost! Much appreciated. We did it! Best birthday present ever. 🥳

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 4d

The Isle of Elsi Book Three Kicksterter just reached its funding goal! Thanks so much to everyone who backed the project and helped me spread the word!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...

It continues until October 30th, so there's still time to order books for anyone else who is interested!

Isle of Elsi Book Three Kickstarter - 100% funded!!! 92 backers. An ite jumping for joy next to the "thermometer" showing the progress of the campaign ($6,000 filled in of $6,000 total). WE DID IT! September 30 - October 30 bit.ly/IOE-B3-KS

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 5d

Wrapping up the week at 92%! About 14 backers away from hitting the funding goal.... Will it happen over the weekend? Tune in Monday to find out!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...

Thanks everyone!

Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 5d

The Isle of Elsi Book Three Kickstarter is at 88% of its funding goal!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...

If 23 more backers order a copy of the book we'll get to 100%! Thanks to everyone who has pledged support or spread the word. Together we can make this book!

#kickstarter #selfpublishing

Isle of Elsi Book Three Kickstarter - 88% funded! 78 backers. Sally, holding an ite, smiles and waves here hand at the "thermometer" showing the progress of the campaign ($5,200 filled in of $6,000 total). HOME STRETCH! September 30 - October 30 bit.ly/IOE-B3-KS

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 5d

Ha ha, it's been funny trying to grab drawings from this book for these promo posts. The kids do get very bruised and dirty and beat up by the end of the story!

Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 5d

The Isle of Elsi Book Three Kickstarter is at 88% of its funding goal!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...

If 23 more backers order a copy of the book we'll get to 100%! Thanks to everyone who has pledged support or spread the word. Together we can make this book!

#kickstarter #selfpublishing

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 6d

I'm here for this!!

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 6d

They better get that roof done before the next time I'm in town so we can get some breakfast there again! ;)

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 6d

Now at 87%! Thanks so much for your support, everyone!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...

Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 6d

YOWZA! The Isle of Elsi Book Three Kickstarter is 82% funded!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...

If 35 more people order a book, we'll hit the funding goal! Thanks to everyone who has backed the project and/or helped me spread the word about this campaign. Together we can make this book!

Isle of Elsi Book Three Kickstarter - 82% funded! 69 backers. Rex leans forward giving a thumbs up to the "thermometer" showing the progress of the campaign ($5,000 filled in of $6,000 total). GETTING CLOSE! September 30 - October 30 bit.ly/IOE-B3-KS

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 6d

Aw, thanks, Cara! I appreciate the signal boost!

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 6d

‼️🚨KICKSTARTER WORKERS ARE ON STRIKE🚨‼️

As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.

WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.

Kickstarter United is on strike!
We are not asking for a boycott! Creators & Allies: Please continue to support & use the platform
swipe for ways to show your solidarity

Why We're Striking
A codified 4-day work week.
We simply want to protect the way we've been working for over 3.5 years. The 4dww has proven benefits, such as increased productivity and improved employee satisfaction. It's part of what makes Kickstarter a special, innovative place to work.
Fair pay for our lowest-paid workers.
We're fighting for livable minimum salaries for roles that are undervalued by the market but crucial to keeping Kickstarter running. We believe none of our workers should struggle to make ends meet.

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 6d

YOWZA! The Isle of Elsi Book Three Kickstarter is 82% funded!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...

If 35 more people order a book, we'll hit the funding goal! Thanks to everyone who has backed the project and/or helped me spread the word about this campaign. Together we can make this book!

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 7d

Now at 78%! (Thanks, everyone).

www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...

Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 7d

The Isle of Elsi Book Three Kickstarter has only been up for 24 hours and is already 70% funded!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...

Thank you all so much for your early support of this project, and for helping me spread the word about it. Together we can make this book!

#kickstarter

Isle of Elsi Book Three Kickstarter - 70% funded! 59 backers. Car the dwarf looking slyly at a "thermometer" showing the progress of the campaign ($4,000 filled in of $6,000 total). ALMOST THERE! September 30 - October 30 bit.ly/IOE-B3-KS

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 7d

I framed a sheet of the USPS Chris Ware stamps and hung them over the area where I pack up all my comics orders 💙

Order a sheet of the stamps here!
store.usps.com/store/produc...

(They are the coolest ever - each stamp is a comics panel, but it also works as a huge illustration)

#USPS #stamps

a sheet of Chris Ware's USPS stamps, framed, hung on the wall over some packing tape and a bunch of stamps

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks for the ringing endorsement, Andy! Sending all my best to you and your family this fall.

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks so much, Ryan!

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