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Ms. Birdoff from Bronx, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Relating to a Middle Schooler

Help me give my students a relatable & empowering graphic novel "The New Kid."

  • $218 goal

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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 Students

I teach 8th grade special education students. They absolutely love graphic novels and read alouds when they can hear voice and get really invested in the story.

When my students have visuals to supplement their learning, their engagement instantly grows.

This is exactly why they love graphic novels. This will also benefit their learning because if the class is able to read this text together, we can have more meaningful conversations around the same text, while also ensuring understanding and reading.

My Project

With this book, we will be able to have in depth book club discussions where students take on different roles as we read. This will increase engagement, purpose, and responsibility as we read.

Students will be able to see a protagonist of color and learn more about the the struggle of maintaining identity when torn between two settings.

Students will be able to write about their reading and write a literary essay comparing this text to the popular film, The Hate You Give, to compare common themes and struggles students of color face daily when they are in a different setting.

Ms. Birdoff Middle School 223 Laboratory School of Fin & Technical 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.

More about Ms. Birdoff

Bronx, NY View local requests

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

15 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
New Kid • Amazon Business $10.20 15 $153.00

Materials cost

$153.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$185.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.70

Total project goal

$218.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $218.00

2 Donors

-$218.00

Donations toward project cost

-$185.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.70

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 $0.00

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