According to a recent Gallup poll, 70% of the population of the United States reports being worried about race relations. 68% report being dissatisfied with the state of it. We intend to open the door to the difficult conversations required to change things with our novel, The Price We Pay.
When You Can’t Talk To Each Other, You Talk About Each Other
That’s what happens in a dysfunctional community. Nobody feels safe talking to each other, so they talk about each other. That’s when misunderstandings grow as trust diminishes and suspicions increase. Eventually, things build up over time and come out in ugliness and violence.
We want to open the door to mature discussion by allowing people from all walks of life to use The Price We Pay as a starting point for healthy conversations around racial issues. Those conversations can produce real change by changing people’s hearts and helping them to see things from a different perspective.
Why A Novel Approach Works
According to an article in the Harvard Business Review by author Christine Seifert entitled, The Case for Reading Fiction, fiction reading increases empathy, theory of mind, and critical thinking skills. She writes, “One reason fiction works so well in the workplace is that characters, plots, and settings in foreign locales help anchor difficult discussions. The narrative allows participants to work through sensitive and nuanced issues in an open and honest manner. ”
It gives people a common language to use in discussing the issues they face and, by stepping into the shoes of a character that isn’t like them, can help them bypass the brain’s natural tendency to assume that everyone sees the world the way they do and shows their brain a different way of looking at the same picture.
Support Our Efforts. Join the Conversation!
PTP Press chose to step into the huge role and responsibility of publisher by taking on The Price We Pay because we believe it’s important to change the way race relations are being discussed in the public domain. It is our hope that this book will do more than entertain – that it will spark candid, open, mature discussions about how we view the state of current race relations and how it feels to look at that topic from another race’s perspective.
By supporting our campaign, not only are contributors showing their support for Black authors like Nikki T. Anthony, who might otherwise struggle to get published, they are helping generate awareness of the need to have these important discussions and to bring them out in the open rather than allowing them to simmer and stew behind closed doors where they tend to explode outward in violent exchanges.
Although Black individuals make up more than 12% of the U.S. population, they make up just 6% of published authors. While publishers made a concerted effort to begin including more Black authors in 2020, effectively doubling the number of published Black authors that year, there is still a decided lack of representation of Black voices.
What We Need – and How You Can Help
In order to promote this work to the level we believe it deserves, we are seeking to raise funds to bring this book to communities across the world. Our ultimate goal: 50 Cities in the United States and 50 Countries Around the World in 50 languages. Your sponsorship helps us spread this message far and wide.
1. Global Ambassador Sponsor – $2,500,000
Those who contribute a Global Ambassador Sponsorship will not only get to join author Nikki T. Anthony on a Global tour, they will also receive:
- Ability to choose the locations of the U.S. and World Tour Stops
- Their name or company name and full-color logo printed on the front cover of a special hardbound edition of 50 language translations of The Price We Pay
- 2,500 copies of each translation printed and provided to the sponsor
- Their name or company name mentioned as the Global Ambassador Sponsor in all press interviews and in radio, TV, and print articles about the tour
- Exclusive meet-and-greets with the author at the venues of their choosing for up to 250 guests in each location
- A Lead the Conversation Workshop for up to 35 guests held at each tour stop
- A Press Release issued for each tour stop and for the tour itself which mentions them as the Global Ambassador Sponsor
2. World Tour Sponsorship – $1,250,000
Those who contribute a World Tour Sponsorship will not only get to bring author Nikki T. Anthony to their town, they will also receive:
- Ability to choose the locations of the World Tour Stops
- Their name or company name and full-color logo printed on the front cover of a special hardbound edition of The Price We Pay
- 2500 copies of that special hardbound edition printed and provided to the sponsor
- Their name or company name mentioned as the World Tour Sponsor in all press interviews and in radio, TV, and print articles about the tour
- Exclusive meet-and-greets with the author at the venues of their choosing for up to 250 guests in each location
- A Press Release issued for each tour stop and for the tour itself which mentions them as the World Tour Sponsor
3. U.S. Tour Sponsorship – $750,000
Those who contribute a U.S. Tour Stop sponsorship will not only get to bring author Nikki T. Anthony to their town, they will also receive:
- Ability to choose the location of all 50 U.S. Tour Stops
- Their name or company name and full-color logo printed on the front cover of a special hardbound edition of The Price We Pay
- 1500 copies of that special hardbound edition printed and provided to the sponsor
- Their name or company name mentioned as the U.S. Tour Sponsor for each city in all press interviews and in radio, TV, and print articles about the tour stop
- Exclusive meet-and-greets with the author at the venues of their choosing for up to 150 guests in each location
- A Press Release issued for each tour stop and for the tour itself which mentions them as the U.S. Tour Sponsor
4. World Tour Stop Sponsorship – $25,000
Those who contribute a World Tour Stop sponsorship will not only get to bring Nikki T. Anthony to their town, they will also receive:
- Ability to choose the location of the Tour Stop
- Their name or company name and full-color logo printed on the front cover of a special hardbound edition of The Price We Pay
- 250 copies of that special hardbound edition printed and provided to the sponsor
- Their name or company name mentioned as the U.S. Tour Stop sponsor for that city in all press interviews and in radio, TV, and print articles about the tour stop
- An exclusive meet-and-greet with the author for up to 250 guests at the venue of their choosing
5. U.S. Tour Stop Sponsorship – $15,000
Those who contribute a U.S. tour stop sponsorship will not only get to bring Nikki T. Anthony to their town, they will also receive:
- Ability to choose the location of the tour stop
- Their name or company name and full-color logo printed on the front cover of a special hardbound edition of The Price We Pay
- 150 copies of that special hardbound edition printed and provided to the sponsor
- Their name or company name mentioned as the U.S. Tour Stop sponsor for that city in all press interviews and in radio, TV, and print articles about the tour stop
- An exclusive meet-and-greet with the author at the venue of their choosing for up to 150 guests
6. Language Translation Sponsor – $10,000
Fundamental to our efforts to open the doors of conversation is our ability to get The Price We Pay translated into as many languages as possible. Those who contribute a Language Translation Sponsorship will receive:
- Their name or company name and logo printed in full color on the front cover of the translated edition with the words, “Language Translation Sponsored By”
- A special acknowledgment page featuring their name or company name and logo recognizing their contribution to making this translation possible
- 100 first-edition autographed hardbound copies of the translated work
- Their name or company name mentioned as a Language Translation Sponsor in all press interviews and in radio, TV, and print articles about the book
- An exclusive meet-and-greet with the author for up to 100 guests
7. Workshop Kit Sponsor – $5,000
Guided workshops where participants develop the skills required to LEAD these difficult conversations is a key component in ensuring the effectiveness of our efforts. Creating these workshop kits containing a Study Guide, Workbook, and Leadership Training Materials will cost about $5,000. The Workshop Kit Sponsor will receive:
- Their name or company name and logo printed in full color on the front cover of the workshop kit with the words, “Workshop Kit Sponsored By”
- A special acknowledgment page featuring their name or company name and logo recognizing their contribution to making this kit possible inside the study guide, workbook, and training materials
- 50 workshop kits containing the book, workbook, and access to the training materials
- Their name or company name mentioned as the Workshop Kit Sponsor in all press interviews and in radio, TV, and print articles about the book
- An exclusive workshop and meet-and-greet with the author for up to 50 participants
8. Discussion Group Sponsor – $1,000
Discussion Groups where people are able to practice the skills of holding difficult conversations in a small group environment will ensure that our efforts have the broad, lasting impact we are seeking to have. Discussion Group Sponsors will receive:
- 2 Workshop Kits containing the book, study guide, and leadership training materials for the discussion group leaders
- 30 autographed, hardbound editions of The Price We Pay
- Their name or company name mentioned as a Discussion Group sponsor in press interviews and in radio, TV, and print articles about the book
- Their Discussion Group meeting times and locations posted in our LEADERS forum and on our website
9. Library System Pack Sponsor – $500
Getting The Price We Pay into libraries where people who can’t buy it can still join the conversation is something we strive to do. Library System Pack Sponsors will receive:
- Ability to select which library system receives the sponsorship
- 2 Workshop Kits containing the book, study guide, and leadership training materials for librarians to check out.
- 14 autographed, hardbound editions of The Price We Pay donated to the library system of their choice
- Their name or company name mentioned as a Library System Pack sponsor in all articles written and press releases submitted about their contribution to the library
- Their sponsorship mentioned and Libraries included in the system listed as locations for people to check out the book in our LEADERS Forum and on our website.
10. Single Library Pack Sponsor – $250
Getting The Price We Pay into libraries where people who can’t buy it can still join the conversation is something we strive to do. Library Pack Sponsors will receive:
- Ability to select which library receives the sponsorship
- 1 Workshop Kit containing the book, study guide, and leadership training materials for librarians to check out.
- 7 autographed, hardbound editions of The Price We Pay donated to the library of their choice
- Their name or company name mentioned as a Library Pack sponsor in all articles written and press releases submitted about their contribution to the library
- Their sponsorship mentioned and Library listed as a location for people to check out the book in our LEADERS Forum and on our website.
11. Discussion Leader Sponsor – $125
Your sponsorship of the training of a discussion leader, someone who will be equipped to LEAD the difficult conversation, includes:
- A fully transferrable ticket to a LEAD the Conversation workshop
- 1 Workshop Kit containing the book, study guide, and leadership training materials for librarians to check out.
- 1 autographed, hardbound editions of The Price We Pay
- Their name or company name mentioned as a Discussion Leader sponsor in all articles written and press releases submitted about our LEAD the Conversation workshops and discussion groups
- Their sponsorship mentioned and Discussion Leader listed in our LEADERS Forum and on our website.
12. Conversation Starter Sponsor – $75
Your Conversation Starter Sponsorship with us shows that you believe these conversations matter and includes:
- 2 autographed, hardbound editions of The Price We Pay – one for you and a friend
- Your name mentioned as a Conversation Starter Sponsor in our LEADERS Forum and on our website.
13. Platinum Supporter Sponsorship – $50
Your Supporter Sponsorship shows your support for the work we’re trying to do and includes:
- 1 autographed, deluxe hardbound edition of The Price We Pay
- Your name mentioned as a Platinum Supporter Sponsor in our LEADERS Forum and on our website.
14. Gold Supporter Sponsorship – $35
Your Gold Supporter Sponsorship shows your support for the work we’re trying to do and includes:
- 1 hardbound edition of The Price We Pay
- Your name mentioned as a Gold Supporter Sponsor in our LEADERS Forum and on our website.
15. Silver Supporter Sponsorship – $20
Your Silver Supporter Sponsorship shows your support for the work we’re trying to do and includes:
- 1 trade paperback edition of The Price We Pay
- Your name mentioned as a Silver Supporter Sponsor in our LEADERS Forum and on our website.
16. Bronze Supporter Sponsorship – $10
Your Bronze Supporter Sponsorship shows your support for the work we’re trying to do and includes:
- 1 eBook edition of The Price We Pay
- Your name mentioned as a Bronze Supporter Sponsor in our LEADERS Forum and on our website.