We turned one big goal into three fun projects. Pick your favorite, donate $5, and unlock exclusive perks!

Blk + Brwn Book Designers Inc. is a 501(c)(3) literary nonprofit dedicated to reshaping the future of the publishing industry by making design accessible. We empower an international community of designers with career development opportunities and interactive workshops on book design, illustration, and art direction.

No matter your skill level or favorite genre, we have something for you.

YOUR DONATION supports our new website launch that creates resources and opportunities for book designers, illustrators, and independent authors around the globe! (Over 130K site visitors and countless job opportunities)

$15 Covers 1 month of website security, domain fees, and basic maintenance
$25 Covers all accessibility tools and performance improvements within our Freelance Directory page
$50 to $75 Supports custom features within forms, event page, and layout graphics
$100 to $200 Supports the professional web developer and beta testing
$500 For the full rebuild phase, long-term hosting and maintenance for 1 year

[Website Development $8,200 / 1-Year Website Maintenance $2,200]

DONATION PERKS

$5-25+

Early access to events and workshops

$50+

Early access to events and workshops
Early access to the website/Freelance Directory

$100+

Early access to events and workshops
Early access to the website/Freelance Directory
Raffle entry for an exclusive merch boxset (1 entry per person)

$250+

Early access to events and workshops
Early access to the website/Freelance Directory
An exclusive merch boxset of limited-edition merch
Exclusive invite to a private industry mixer with publishing professionals
Spotlight as top donor on website, newsletter, social media, and annual report

All Donors will receive a

Personalized Thank You
Tax-deductible

Perks will be given at the end of the donation period. Donors who contribute to more than one project will receive the perks associated with each donation. Supporting all three projects may include additional recognition or bonus perks as a special thank-you.

OUR HISTORY
According to the latest industry survey, the 2023 Diversity Baseline Survey from Lee & Low Books results were 4.6% Hispanic, 8.4% Multi-racial, 5.3% Black/African American, and 1% Native American/First Nations. There is still a need for an important conversation and action to push forward diversity within the industry.

Blk & Brwn Book Designers Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. EIN 99-3562143

Chapter 1: BBBD 2.0 Website

By Blk + Brwn Book Designers, Inc.

Chapter 1: BBBD 2.0 Website

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