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Mr. Bodnar from Los Angeles, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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smART Books That Inspire

My students need a variety of inspirational art books as references, including these 26 titles, for their art projects.

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My Students

"Who inspires you?" The previous quote is posted on my classroom wall next to a poster of Rosie the Riveter by Norman Rockwell. I have done my best to create a studio environment that is creative and inspiring. Yet, my students lack fundamental reference books. This is where we need your help.

This public high school is situated in an impoverished, industrial, and gang-infested area making the simple trek to-and-from school dangerous for many of the students.

There are no local art stores, museums, galleries, or bookstores. As you can imagine, they yearn for creative outlets that reflect and honor their youthful culture and interests. This is where my classroom fills many voids. Although my classes are extremely large, my students still manage to persevere and produce excellent college-level art pieces.

My Project

As beautiful and inviting as my classroom is, it simply lacks art books. My students normally create autobiographical art pieces inspired by contemporary artists. I do create slide shows to assist in visualizing complex art concepts but, as you can imagine, this is very limiting. I want them to have readily accessible books that are beautiful and inspiring. They come in with a very limited perception of what constitutes art. These books would be readily available when they have brainstorming and sketching sessions. Many of the books ordered are directly related to the contemporary and urban style of art they create. These donations would further enhance their visual vocabulary and serve as models for potential careers in art beyond the classroom. I also ordered books on graphic novels for an anime club that I sponsor within my classroom on Fridays after school. Having so many wonderful resources would further enhance their interests and visual literacy and inspire them to create.

This project is very important because many of my students lack caring individuals in their lives.

They come from backgrounds that would shock many outsiders who dare not walk in their shoes, yet they are very resilient. My needs may seem expensive but they'll go a long way. These books would serve as reminders that people outside of their school care about their interests and their future as artists. Thank you for taking the time to read my project!

Mr. Bodnar Angelou Community High School Grades 9-12

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

250 students impacted 4donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
All About Techniques in Illustration • AKJ Books $24.41 1 $24.41
Art Directors Annual 88 • AKJ Books $59.20 1 $59.20
Masters of Fashion Illustration • AKJ Books $45.00 1 $45.00
Drawing & Illustration • AKJ Books $16.24 1 $16.24
Illustration • AKJ Books $31.08 1 $31.08
What Is Illustration? • AKJ Books $25.90 1 $25.90
Art & Sole • AKJ Books $15.26 1 $15.26
200 Projects to Strengthen Your Art Skills • AKJ Books $16.27 1 $16.27
Graffiti Women • AKJ Books $25.90 1 $25.90
Graffiti World: Updated Edition Nicholas Ganz • AKJ Books $25.90 1 $25.90
Street Art • AKJ Books $19.68 1 $19.68
Street Art San Francisco: Mission Muralismo Annice Jacoby (E • AKJ Books $27.75 1 $27.75
Street Art • AKJ Books $20.35 1 $20.35
Street Art Book: 60 Artists in Their Own Words Ric Blackshaw • AKJ Books $22.16 1 $22.16
Street World: Urban Culture and Art from Five Continents Rog • AKJ Books $27.75 1 $27.75
Street Sketchbook • AKJ Books $31.50 1 $31.50
Street Fighter • AKJ Books $17.96 1 $17.96
Mastering Comics • AKJ Books $25.89 1 $25.89
Cover Run • AKJ Books $29.59 1 $29.59
Drawing Words and Writing Pictures • AKJ Books $25.89 1 $25.89
The Best American Comics 2007 • AKJ Books $16.28 1 $16.28
The Best American Comics 2008 • AKJ Books $16.28 1 $16.28
The Best American Comics 2009 • AKJ Books $16.28 1 $16.28
The Best American Comics Neil Gaiman (Editor) • AKJ Books $17.02 1 $17.02
The Best American Comics 2011 • AKJ Books $18.50 1 $18.50
Your Life in Comics • AKJ Books $7.39 1 $7.39

Materials cost

$625.43

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $57.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$722.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$127.42

Total project goal

$849.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $849.46

3 Donors

-$849.46

Donations toward project cost

-$722.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$127.42

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