SURPRISE THAT SPECIAL WOMAN, OR WOMEN, IN YOUR LIFE
ALREADY HAVE THE 411 AND READY TO DO THIS? LET'S GO.
Here are some commonly asked questions about this project...
[Please note: the FINAL due date is September 15, 2026 – but the earlier the better – we’re offering discounts for the early birds.]
This is an invitation to join the BEO in putting together a beautiful book for and about women.
How? By taking part in the third edition of a simple yet powerful book that includes pictures and some narrative about the woman.
Listen, we are fortunate enough to have some very special women in our lives. They may be family. They may be friends. Some of the most important women in our lives are the ones who chose us, and we chose back. This book is for all of them.
Yes, we spent an entire day discussing the impact of women in our Basque communities at our Basque Cultural Day in 2023, but we don’t think the conversation should end there. This book is our way of keeping this dialogue alive.
Want to know what else is super cool about your contribution? A portion of the proceeds will be placed in our Women’s Empowerment Fund. If you don’t know what that is, then make sure you check it out HERE.
A collection of pictures alongside short stories, or poems, or letters, or anything you want, really. It is absolutely okay to use your imagination.
Our very first book was a smaller book. For the second edition, we upgraded to a coffee-table-style hardcover, 10″ x 10″, and combined all the women from the first book into the second with the second edition’s new set of stories. You can get an idea of this book HERE.
We love the idea of dedicating one page per woman (because we feel like women deserve their own page), but with short stories, we can fit in no more than three (3) to a page.
No. We will be designing the book in-house.
Here are some questions to get the wheels spinning. (Psssst! If you want a more comprehensive guide, CLICK HERE)
- Why is she important to you?
- Is there an interesting historical or fun story about her in the Basque community?
- How has she been influential (to you, the community, etc.)?
- Perhaps you want to share a favorite recipe (and maybe a little story about it)?
- Is there a poem she loves?
- What is your fondest memory of her?
- What words of wisdom did she share with you?
- Is she part of a longer family story – a mother, grandmother, sister, or cousin who connects generations?
- Are there children in your family who would like to contribute their words or drawings about her?
Yes! [For a little additional cost], we will be happy to help write and polish your submission. You share your memories — we help shape them into a beautifully written tribute while preserving your voice.
This will be accomplished via a phone call, Zoom meeting, or written Q&A to gather their story. Once we have the details, we will draft the page submission for your review and approval.
Your story is yours — we’re just here to help you tell it.
- Go find your photo, or photos and put them in digital format. That may mean, if it’s an old picture, taking a picture of the picture. Don’t worry about it being straight, just pay closer attention to glares for lighting in the room or flashes. Probably not a good idea to use a flash. We’re allowing up to three images to a page.
- Once you’ve got that, fill in this form to submit the picture(s) and your narrative.
We’re running specials leading up to our final due date before going to print:
Up to July 1: $105
July 1 – August 15: $115 for one page
August 16 – September 15: $125 for one page
+ $75/page if you opt-in for writing assistance.
*A portion of the cost may be tax-deductible since you will be receiving a copy of the book. Please consult with your tax professional.
A beautiful page dedicated to your loved one(s), plus a copy of the hardcover 3rd Edition of The Impact of Women in Basque Communities: A collection of pictures and words. (retailing for $40).
Right here.
That’s okay. Shoot us an email at info@basqueeducational.org and let us know the check is in the mail.
Here are the details:
Make your check out to Basque Educational Organization
Mail to:
Basque Educational Organization
P.O. Box 31861
San Francisco, CA 94131
Well… you can sit back and relax. Our plan is to have these books printed and in your hands by Christmastime.
If we have questions, we’ll let you know. If we don’t have questions, we’ll let you know you’re all set. If you don’t hear from us by October 31st, shoot us a note at info@basqueeducational.org.