Marietta Children's Author on Kickstarter

Candi Stargell, a Marietta-based children's author, launched a character and values book series entitled Little Darby Mouse via Kickstarter.com.

Stargell hopes to raise $5,550, with pledges of $1 or more, to fund her self-published project by March 20. The funding will help cover the cost of the first book's printing and other major business expenses.

The first book, Little Darby Mouse Goes to Big School, chronicles Little Darby Mouse's academic journey and encourages kids to graduate from high school and seek higher education and vocational training. 

Illustrator Rachel Manning is an Atlanta-based artist focusing on illustration and graphic design.

Kickstarter, which launched in 2008, has seen over 15,000 creative projects like successfully funded. However, the overall project success rate hovers at 46 percent. Therefore, every single pledge makes a big difference.

For more information on Stargell and her projects, including Little Darby Mouse, visit www.kickstarter.com, key word search: Little Darby Mouse or the link http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ellistonorbust/little-darby-mouse-goes-to-big-school.