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Ms. Maria from Saint Paul, MN is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Graphic Novel Library Launch

My students need culturally relevant, high interest graphic novels for engaging whole group instruction and independent reading at their level.

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My Students

There is never a dull moment in my classroom with the bright, funny, creative individuals I have the pleasure of teaching. My students are middle schoolers with significant cognitive disabilities.

All of my students have Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that address their broad range of academic, communication, social and functional needs.

My students come from a wide variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. One common thread is their enthusiasm to show up every day eager to take on new challenges. My students love to come to school and it is my joy to get to be their teacher.

My Project

My classroom library currently consists of hand-me-downs and thrift store finds for independent reading and a collection of higher interest graphic novels that I have purchased myself and keep separate for group instruction. This project would allow me to have more engaging options available for my students to access and explore on their own. It will also revitalize my collection of higher level graphic books for group instruction.

My students with cognitive disabilities have many of the same interests as their peers but are reading at a significantly lower level.

They are bright enough to notice when a book that might be at their academic level is geared toward much younger children. I have been thrilled by the increase in leveled reader books featuring their favorite characters from superhero movies. Even my reluctant readers can’t help but get excited looking through a real book with characters they know and words they can read.

This project will also provide many fantastic non-fiction and biographical graphic stories that I can use for group instruction. The “Ordinary People Who Changed the World” series will allow my students to conduct their own research on their choice of diverse historical figures. I will be able to build lessons off of books like “When I Get Older: The Story Behind Wavin’ Flag” and “The Colour of Home” that reflect the experiences of many of my students and their families.

Ms. Maria Global Arts Plus - Upper Grades 6-8

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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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
Ordinary People Change the World Gift Set • Amazon Business $30.54 1 $30.54
Grandad Mandela • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
I am Sonia Sotomayor (Ordinary People Change the World) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
When I Get Older: The Story behind Wavin' Flag • Amazon Business $14.36 1 $14.36
Drawn Together • Amazon Business $14.13 1 $14.13
I am Jim Henson (Ordinary People Change the World) • Amazon Business $13.25 1 $13.25
Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story About Racial Injustice • Amazon Business $13.21 1 $13.21
We Are All Me: TOON Level 1 • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
3x4: TOON Level 1 • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
I am Martin Luther King, Jr. (Ordinary People Change the World) • Amazon Business $12.81 1 $12.81
Lost and Found Cat: The True Story of Kunkush's Incredible Journey • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Malala's Magic Pencil • Amazon Business $12.35 1 $12.35
I am Jane Goodall (Ordinary People Change the World) • Amazon Business $12.34 1 $12.34
I am Gandhi (Ordinary People Change the World) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
I am Neil Armstrong (Ordinary People Change the World) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Black Panther The Young Prince (Marvel Black Panther) • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
I am Sacagawea (Ordinary People Change the World) • Amazon Business $11.67 1 $11.67
Colour of Home • Amazon Business $11.06 1 $11.06
Blip!: TOON Level 1 (Toon into Reading: Level 1) • Amazon Business $10.36 1 $10.36
World of Reading Marvel Boxed Set: Level 1 - Purchase Includes Marvel eBook! • Amazon Business $10.08 1 $10.08
Wordplay: TOON Level 1 (Toon Books) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Hilda and the Midnight Giant: Book 2 (Hildafolk) • Amazon Business $9.78 1 $9.78
I am Harriet Tubman (Ordinary People Change the World) • Amazon Business $9.47 1 $9.47
I am Helen Keller (Ordinary People Change the World) • Amazon Business $9.19 1 $9.19
World of Reading Marvel Meet the Super Heroes! (Pre-Level 1 Boxed Set) • Amazon Business $9.09 1 $9.09
World of Reading Disney Classic Characters Level 1 Boxed Set • Amazon Business $9.09 1 $9.09
World of Reading Star Wars Boxed Set: Level 1 (World of Reading: Level 1) • Amazon Business $9.09 1 $9.09
Hilda and the Bird Parade: Book 3 (Hildafolk) • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
Hilda and the Troll: Book 1 (Hildafolk) • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
I am Lucille Ball (Ordinary People Change the World) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Disney Zootopia: Friends to the Rescue (Younger Readers Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Disney·PIXAR The Incredibles 2: Heroes at Home (Younger Readers Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Five Toy Tales (Disney/Pixar Toy Story) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Five Disney/Pixar Tales (Disney/Pixar) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Disney Princess: Jasmine's New Pet (Younger Readers Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Something's Fishy: TOON Level 1 (Giggle and Learn) • Amazon Business $7.74 1 $7.74
I am Jackie Robinson (Ordinary People Change the World) • Amazon Business $7.26 1 $7.26
Tippy and the Night Parade: TOON Level 1 (Toon, Level 1 Reader) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
A Trip to the Bottom of the World with Mouse: TOON Level 1 (Toon Book: Easy-to-Read Comics, Level 1) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Luke on the Loose: TOON Level 2 • Amazon Business $6.64 1 $6.64
Disney/Pixar Story Collection (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $6.00 1 $6.00
Wonder Woman to the Rescue! (DC Super Friends) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Supergirl Takes Off! (DC Super Friends) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Brave Batgirl! (DC Super Friends) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$471.78

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$508.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.80

Total project goal

$598.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $598.66

5 Donors

-$548.66

Donations toward project cost

-$466.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.30

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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