BIPOC, woman-owned children’s brand introduces new interactive puzzle promoting DE&I and STEM subjects
Vermont Business Magazine Little Patakha, a Vermont-based, minority, and woman-owned children’s brand, has completed its third Kickstarter campaign for its newest product, A Piece A Part jigsaw puzzle, surpassing its $30,000 goal. The new puzzle will be permanently added to its growing array of books, dolls, and toys that promote representation and diversity in the resources available to parents and children.
In addition to individual pre-orders from across the country, the Kickstarter received overwhelming support from iconic Vermont businesses like Cabot Creamery, The Alchemist, Skida, and many more, whose contribution will help diversify toy boxes. Through their backing, Little Patakha will donate over 250 puzzles to children’s centers, schools, and libraries throughout Vermont.
“We are thrilled to see so much backing for A Piece A Part,” said owner Akshata Nayak. “Our Kickstarter campaign banded together community members and local businesses in support of our core mission of bringing diverse resources to children in Vermont and beyond.”
The new puzzle introduces human anatomy through four diverse characters, showing children that while many characteristics might set us apart on the outside, we are the same on the inside. The STEAM-focused jigsaw puzzle was made in consultation with physicians to be a uniquely accurate representation of the human anatomy and aims to make these subjects more accessible to children.
This was Little Patakha’s third Kickstarter campaign to raise backing for its line of play-based learning and interactive toys. To date, the company has raised over $65,000 in funding through these campaigns. Those wanting to place a pre-order can still do so at the link here.
About Little Patakha: Little Patakha (puh-Taa-khaa. Language – Hindi. Meaning – Firecracker) is a minority, woman-owned business based in Vermont. The company is working to transform and improve products available to children by focusing on diversity and inclusivity. The company currently offers books, affirmation cards, puzzles, coloring books, and a doll that introduces children to new ideas, cultures, languages, and concepts. Little Patakha was founded by Akshata Nayak who started the company in hopes of shattering stereotypes and teaching children that differences make for innovation.
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