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Mrs. Tutino from Portland, ME is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Graphically Novel Idea

Help me give my students a love of reading that will last a lifetime.

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My Students

My kids are exceptional! Our elementary school is a Title 1 school with over 65% of our children living below the poverty line. Even though they face many hardships they come to school each day trying their best to learn beyond the barriers. Because of these barriers many of my kids struggle with focus in the classroom. For this reason I use adaptive methods and high interest tools to gain and hold their attention, allowing them an opportunity to learn against the odds and focus on whats truly important, their educational growth.

Poverty and differences should not determine who receives the best education.

My school is a rainbow of beautiful children from all parts of the world. Each brings their own perspective and experiences to the classroom. Each is valued for their difference, not excluded. Investing in our children strengthens the community as a whole and creates promise for a future that is both inclusive and diverse.

Because my students have so many hardships in their lives outside of school, they often enjoy disappearing into a good story. Graphic novels an exciting way to create new readers and gain interest in characters and stories that they can truly visualize.

My Project

It is my full intention to get kids addicted to reading. Graphic novels are the new gateway to hooking early readers. The bursts of color and eye-catching illustrations may lure them in but the story is what will keep them coming back for more.

Kids might not know this but graphic novels are not just fun to read, but they are also useful tools.

The images in these books help to hone independent reading skills. Students are able to use the pictures as part of their problem solving strategy when encountering difficult words or concepts. It allows them to read deeper into the story and thus become better readers.These books will help me capture the attention of beginning readers and bring new adventures to my established readers as well.

My library is desperate for new life. Please help me liven things up. Your donations are individually cheered for and are much appreciated. The boxes that arrive will be opened with great anticipation. Thank you so much for your consideration.

Mrs. Tutino Gerald E Talbot Community School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Portland, ME View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

24 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lunch Lady 10 Book Paperback Collection • Amazon Business $62.75 1 $62.75
Big Nate Series Collection Lincoln Peirce 6 Books Box Set Gift Pack (Big Nate on a Roll, Goes for Broke, the Boy with the Biggest Head in the World, Strikes Again, Flips Out, in the Zone) • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Wings of Fire Boxed Set, Books 1-8 The First Eight • Amazon Business $42.94 1 $42.94
Captain Underpants Box Set • Amazon Business $33.49 1 $33.49
The Babymousetastic Boxed Set! • Amazon Business $20.97 1 $20.97
Star Wars: Original Trilogy Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal • Amazon Business $5.95 2 $11.90
The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #2) • Amazon Business $10.68 1 $10.68
Unicorn on a Roll (Phoebe and Her Unicorn Series Book 2): Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure • Amazon Business $9.09 1 $9.09
Razzle Dazzle Unicorn (Phoebe and Her Unicorn Series Book 4): Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure • Amazon Business $9.09 1 $9.09
Unicorn vs. Goblins (Phoebe and Her Unicorn Series Book 3): Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure • Amazon Business $9.09 1 $9.09
Phoebe and Her Unicorn (Phoebe and Her Unicorn Series Book 1) • Amazon Business $9.09 1 $9.09
Phoebe and Her Unicorn in Unicorn Theater (Phoebe and Her Unicorn Series Book 8) • Amazon Business $8.84 1 $8.84
Gravity Falls: Lost Legends: 4 All-New Adventures! • Amazon Business $8.57 1 $8.57
Unicorn of Many Hats (Phoebe and Her Unicorn Series Book 7) • Amazon Business $8.20 1 $8.20
Babymouse #11: Dragonslayer • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Babymouse #20: Babymouse Goes for the Gold • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
Wings of Fire Book One: The Dragonet Prophecy • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
Wings of Fire Book Two: The Lost Heir • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #7) • Amazon Business $5.79 1 $5.79
Babymouse #19: Bad Babysitter • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59
A Graphix Book: Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #1: The Dragonet Prophecy • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39

Materials cost

$348.61

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$401.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.81

Total project goal

$472.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $472.08

9 Donors

-$309.00

Donations toward project cost

-$262.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.35

match offer

-$163.08

Match offer toward project cost

-$138.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.46

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