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Ms. Herbert from Las Vegas, NV is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Get Students Gaga for Graphic Novels!

Help me give my students amazing graphic novels and three noise cancelling ear muffs!

  • $318 goal

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My Project

I am reaching out to you with a heartfelt plea to support our project aimed at enhancing the reading experience for these extraordinary young minds.

Reading is not just a skill, it's a gateway to imagination, empathy, and academic success.

My students have an insatiable love for literature, particularly graphic novels. These visual storytelling treasures have a unique ability to captivate and engage young readers, making the reading experience enjoyable and fostering a lifelong love for books. By incorporating a diverse selection of graphic novels into our curriculum, we aim to not only meet but exceed academic content standards, promoting literacy skills, critical thinking, and creativity.

However, the bustling school environment can sometimes be distracting. To ensure our students have the ideal space for deep concentration, we are also seeking noise-canceling earmuffs. These earmuffs will provide a quiet sanctuary, allowing each child to fully immerse themselves in the rich narratives of their chosen graphic novels.

Our primary goal is to create an enriched reading environment that not only meets educational standards but also nurtures the mental and emotional health of our students. According to academic content standards, our aim is to enhance reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and critical thinking skills. Moreover, by fostering a love for reading, we hope to boost self-esteem and confidence, positively impacting our students' emotional well-being.

My students are truly exceptional, displaying an unparalleled enthusiasm for reading that is both infectious and heartwarming. Witnessing their joy every time new books are donated to our class is a testament to their genuine passion for literature, turning every arrival of a new book into a celebration of knowledge and discovery. Their thoughtfulness and voracious love for reading not only set them apart but also foreshadow the amazing futures that undoubtedly await these bright minds.

Ms. Herbert Howard E Heckethorn Elementary 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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Nearly all 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

32 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fazbear Frights Four Book Box Set: An AFK Book Series (Five Nights At Freddy's) • Amazon Business $33.96 1 $33.96
3 Pieces Noise Cancelling Ear Muffs NRR 28dB Earmuffs Hearing Protection Adjustable Ear Protection for Shooting Adults • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Minecraft Boxed Set (Graphic Novels) • Amazon Business $27.49 1 $27.49
Science Comics Boxed Set: Solar System, The Brain, and Robots and Drones • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Survivors of the Holocaust: (A Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
WolfWalkers: The Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $12.69 1 $12.69
The Moth Keeper: (A Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $12.31 1 $12.31
History Comics: The Roanoke Colony: America's First Mystery • Amazon Business $12.15 1 $12.15
Song of the Sea: The Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Sorceline Book 2 (Volume 2) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
History Comics: The Transcontinental Railroad: Crossing the Divide • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
History Comics: The Challenger Disaster: Tragedy in the Skies • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
History Comics: Rosa Parks & Claudette Colvin: Civil Rights Heroes • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
History Comics: The National Parks: Preserving America's Wild Places • Amazon Business $10.64 1 $10.64

Materials cost

$236.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$270.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.67

Total project goal

$317.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $317.78

2 Donors

-$317.78

Donations toward project cost

-$270.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.67

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 $0.00

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