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Ms. Flores from Canoga Park, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engaging Readers With Graphic Novels

Help me give my students access to highly engaging graphic novels to help their comprehension in reading.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Graphic novels are an incredible tool for students, especially those who struggle with challenging vocabulary. While traditional texts might feel intimidating, graphic novels combine both visual and textual storytelling, making the experience much more accessible. The illustrations in these novels serve as powerful tools to aid comprehension, offering students visual cues that bring the story to life. These images help bridge the gap between unfamiliar words and their meanings, making it easier for students to understand the context, even if they don't fully grasp every word.

As students engage with graphic novels, they can see how language and images work together to tell a story.

This synergy allows students to become more confident in their reading skills, as they can visually follow along and make connections to the text. This process makes difficult vocabulary more approachable, as the visuals provide context that supports the words on the page.

Additionally, graphic novels often explore rich themes and diverse characters, which can spark students' passion for reading. The dynamic nature of the format keeps them engaged, and as they dive deeper into these stories, they become more motivated to explore other texts. Graphic novels do more than just teach words—they help students develop a love for reading, cultivating both their skills and their imagination.

Ms. Flores Multicultural Learning Center Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Canoga Park, CA 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

18 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Baby-sitters Club #1-7 Graphic Novel Box Set (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix) • Amazon Business $44.31 1 $44.31
Wings of Fire #1-#4: A Graphic Novel Box Set (Wings of Fire Graphic Novels #1-#4) (Wings of Fire Graphix) • Amazon Business $27.46 1 $27.46
Click 4 Book Boxed Set A Click Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $25.18 1 $25.18
Pájaro blanco / White Bird (Wonder) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $16.68 1 $16.68
Invisible: A Graphic Novel (paperback graphic novel) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
New Girl - The New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The New Girl #1) - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $10.55 1 $10.55

Materials cost

$136.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.46

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$180.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.88

Total project goal

$212.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

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 $212.56

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