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Mises à jour:
- Le lancement aura lieu le 2 juin 2026 à la bibliothèque de Val-d'Or.
Trente ans de décisions, d’échecs, de succès — et le long chemin pour devenir adulte.
Des dizaines de Valdoriens m'ont aidé à raconter cette histoire. Maintenant, j'ai besoin de VOTRE AIDE pour imprimer le livre.
Profitez de récompenses exclusives, telles que votre copie du livre dédicacée, des sérigraphies, ainsi que votre nom dans le livre en tant que contributeur.
En soutenant la campagne, vous assurerez la préservation de l'histoire de Val-d’Or. Faites passez le mot!
Résumé du livre
« Val-d’Or en 6e année » raconte l’histoire vraie de six garçons d’une même classe à l’école primaire Papillon d’Or, et leur parcours pendant les trente années qui ont suivi. Ce projet s’inspire de la série documentaire « Seven Up », qui suivait le parcours d’un groupe d’enfants britanniques tout au long de leur vie.

Où va l'argent?
Les fonds recueillis serviront au processus éditorial qui comprend la correction, le lancement à Val-d'Or, ainsi que les frais d’impression du livre.
Ceci est une campagne keep it all, donc même si l’objectif de financement n’est pas atteint, vous recevrez vos précommandes.
J'ai l'intention de créer d'autres bandes dessinées sur l'histoire de Val-d'Or. Votre soutien compte énormément pour moi!
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- The launch will take place on June 2, 2026 at the Val-d'Or library
Dozens of Valdorians helped me tell this story by sharing their first-hand historical knowledge. Now I need YOUR HELP to get it into people’s hands.
Enjoy exclusive rewards, such as signed books, silkscreens, and your name in print.
By supporting the campaign, you’ll ensure the preservation of
Val-d'Or's history. Spread the word!
Book summary
VAL-D'OR IN 6TH GRADE:
This book follows the lives of six boys who once shared an elementary school classroom in Val-d’Or. This is a study in how lives diverged over the next thirty years—through decisions, accidents, and the everyday grind of becoming adults. This project was inspired by the “Seven Up” documentary series, which traced the lives of a group of British children as they grew into adulthood.
Where does the money go?
Funds go to printing, shipping, travel (for the book launch) as well as proofreading services.
This is a ‘keep it all’ campaign. This means that you will receive your pre-orders even if the funding target isn’t hit.
I plan to create more Val-d'Or history comics. Your support means a lot to me.
Perks
Exemplaire imprimé du livre (dédicacé).
-142 pages, en couleur
-Récupérez-le en personne lors du lancement du 2 juin 2026 à
Val-d'Or ou faites-le livrer.
-En soutenant cette campagne avant le 1 avril, vous verrez votre
nom mentionné à la page des contributeurs.
Printed copy of the book (signed).
-Paperback, 142 pages, full
colour
-Pick up in person at the June 2, 2026 launch in Val-d’Or
or have it shipped.
-Back the campaign before April 1 and get
your name listed in the book as a producer.
Exemplaire imprimé du livre (dédicacé).
-108 pages, en couleur
-Récupérez-le en personne lors du lancement ou faites-le livrer.
Printed copy of the book (signed).
-Paperback, 108 pages, full
colour
-Pick up in person at the launch in Val-d’Or or have it shipped.
Printed copy of the book (signed).
-Paperback, 108 pages, full
colour
-Pick up in person at the launch in Val-d’Or or have it shipped.
-108 pages, en couleur
-Récupérez-le en personne lors du lancement ou faites-le livrer.
Œuvre d'art à tirage limité (50) "Le prospecteur".
(Sans cadre. Pas une impression numérique.)
Limited run artwork (50) "The prospector".
(Unframed, not a digital print.)
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Exemplaire imprimé du livre (dédicacé).
-142 pages, en couleur
-Récupérez-le en personne lors du lancement du 2 juin 2026 à
Val-d'Or ou faites-le livrer.
-En soutenant cette campagne avant le 1 avril, vous verrez votre
nom mentionné à la page des contributeurs.
Printed copy of the book (signed).
-Paperback, 142 pages, full
colour
-Pick up in person at the June 2, 2026 launch in Val-d’Or
or have it shipped.
-Back the campaign before April 1 and get
your name listed in the book as a producer.
Exemplaire imprimé du livre (dédicacé).
-108 pages, en couleur
-Récupérez-le en personne lors du lancement ou faites-le livrer.
Printed copy of the book (signed).
-Paperback, 108 pages, full
colour
-Pick up in person at the launch in Val-d’Or or have it shipped.
Printed copy of the book (signed).
-Paperback, 108 pages, full
colour
-Pick up in person at the launch in Val-d’Or or have it shipped.
-108 pages, en couleur
-Récupérez-le en personne lors du lancement ou faites-le livrer.
Œuvre d'art à tirage limité (50) "Le prospecteur".
(Sans cadre. Pas une impression numérique.)
Limited run artwork (50) "The prospector".
(Unframed, not a digital print.)
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