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From Equations to Epics: Learning Through Graphic Novels and Comics

Help me give my students multiple ways to learn about language arts novels, science and math while encouraging them to read.

  • 4 donors
  • $463 goal

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Mrs. Maye has another project! Donate to Voices of Resilience: Graphic Novels That Bridge Cultures to help her classroom.

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Help Mrs. Maye

Mrs. Maye has another project! Donate to Voices of Resilience: Graphic Novels That Bridge Cultures to help her classroom.

$608 - complete this project and be a hero

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 a powerful tool for engaging students in learning across subjects like math, science, and language arts. Many students, especially reluctant readers, struggle with traditional textbooks, but graphic novels present complex ideas in a visually engaging and accessible format. By incorporating vibrant illustrations and concise text, these books help students grasp difficult concepts in ways that feel less intimidating and more enjoyable.

In math and science, graphic novels can bring abstract concepts to life, making topics like algebra, environment, language novels more relatable and easier to understand.

They present real-world applications through storytelling, which enhances comprehension and retention. Meanwhile, in language arts, graphic novels expose students to rich narratives, diverse perspectives, and sophisticated literary techniques, all while improving reading fluency and critical thinking skills.

By donating to this project, you will help provide students with high-interest, educational materials that make learning more interactive and meaningful. These books will spark curiosity, boost confidence, and support struggling ensuring that all students—regardless of their background—have access to resources that help them succeed. Your contribution will not only put books in students’ hands but will also foster a lifelong love of reading and learning.

Mrs. Maye Trenton Ninth Grade Academy Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

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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Trenton, NJ 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Murder on the Orient Express: The Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $12.53 3 $37.59
Graphic Shakespeare • Amazon Business $13.84 2 $27.68
The Manga Guide to the Universe • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Lies My Teacher Told Me: A Graphic Adaptation • Amazon Business $22.52 1 $22.52
The Manga Guide to Linear Algebra • Amazon Business $20.28 1 $20.28
The Manga Guide to Electricity • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96
King Lear: A Graphic Novel (Shakespeare Classics Graphic Novels) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
The Cartoon History of the Universe III: From the Rise of Arabia to the Renaissance • Amazon Business $16.13 1 $16.13
A History of Japan in Manga: Samurai, Shoguns and World War II • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Science Comics: Wild Weather: Storms, Meteorology, and Climate • Amazon Business $15.89 1 $15.89
Manga Shakespeare: Twelfth Night • Amazon Business $15.47 1 $15.47
The Cartoon Guide to Geometry • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
The 10 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time: Decoding History's Unsolved Mysteries • Amazon Business $14.83 1 $14.83
Science Comics: Solar System: Our Place in Space • Amazon Business $11.05 1 $11.05
The Infographic Guide to Personal Finance: A Visual Reference for Everything You Need to Know (Infographic Guide Series) • Amazon Business $10.73 1 $10.73
Target Practice: A Graphic Novel (Cleopatra in Space #1) (1) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
The Red Baron: The Graphic History of Richthofen's Flying Circus and the Air War in WWI (Zenith Graphic Histories) • Amazon Business $10.27 1 $10.27
The Ultimate Guide to Drawing Anime & Manga with AI: Refine Your Art and Save Hours with AI Tools That Do the Heavy Lifting (Artificial Intelligence Mastery) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Robinson Crusoe (Graphic Revolve) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Elizabeth I: A Graphic Novel (Women Who Were Kings (a Graphic Novel Series)) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Graphic Revolve: Common Core Editions) • Amazon Business $8.40 1 $8.40
The Aeneid: A Graphic Novel (Classic Fiction) (Graphic Revolve: Classic Fiction) • Amazon Business $8.36 1 $8.36
Julius Caesar (Shakespeare Graphics) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$357.86

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$393.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.39

Total project goal

$462.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$462.62

2 Donors

-$231.81

Donations toward project cost

-$197.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.77

Matching donations from our partners

-$230.81

Match offers toward project cost

-$196.19

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.62

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