Kidlit Against Anti-Asian Racism Auction Fundraiser #KAAAR
Posted on Monday, 22 February 2021 in News
We, like many others in this country, are horrified about the intense rise in anti-Asian violence after a year of xenophobic rhetoric and racist attacks. “The NYPD reported that hate crimes motivated by anti-Asian sentiment jumped 1,900% in New York City in 2020.” (Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Are on the Rise. Many Say More Policing Isn’t the Answer, Time.com)
Between February 26th, 2021 and February 28th, 2021, we are running an auction to raise funds for two organizations that work against anti-asian racism and racism of all kind: Stop AAPI Hate & Hate is a Virus.Kidlit Against Anti-AAPI Racism Fundraiser (#KAAAR) includes items from bestselling & award winning authors & publishing professionals, such as signed books, query critiques, manuscript critiques, character named after you, and more!
See all Items HERE (Bidding NOW CLOSED)
All proceeds will be directed to Stop AAPI Hate and Hate is a Virus.
RULES
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Bid by commenting on the post of the item you’re interested in.
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All bids should be in USD (all bids must be in increments of a minimum $1 USD, but can be more)
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Once you bid, you are committing to donating that amount to either Stop AAPI Hate or Hate is a Virus if your bid is the highest. (So, only bid on an item if you are prepared to pay that amount at the end of the auction)
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If you’ve won you will be alerted by Asian Author Alliance (as a reply to your bid), please donate to either Stop AAPI Hate Donation Page or Hate is a Virus Donation Page and email us proof of your donation.
- once you’ve emailed us proof of donation, we will connect you with the individual in charge of the item you’ve won!