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Mrs. Mavra from Jackson Hts., NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlocking Language Through Stories: Graphic Novels

Help me give my students graphic novels to help them engage with language through visually rich storytelling, enhancing their comprehension and language skills.

  • $347 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 Project

Many of my middle school students speak another language. I appreciate them for their resilience, creativity, and eagerness to learn despite the challenges they face. These students come from diverse backgrounds and bring a rich tapestry of cultures and experiences into our classroom. They are visual learners who thrive when they can connect language to images, making graphic novels an ideal resource.

The graphic novels I'm requesting will make a significant difference in their learning by providing them with engaging, accessible texts that help bridge the gap between their current language proficiency and grade level expectations.

These novels combine visual elements with rich narratives, making it easier for my students to understand complex ideas, build vocabulary, and improve their reading comprehension.

My goal for this project is to create a classroom library filled with graphic novels that cater to their interests and learning needs. I want my students to develop a love for reading, build their confidence in English, and feel empowered to express themselves. These resources will support their language development in an effective and enjoyable way, helping them succeed academically and beyond.

What makes my students special is their determination to learn and grow, even when the odds are against them. They are incredibly supportive of one another, often working together to overcome language barriers. By providing them with the right tools, like graphic novels, we can nurture their potential and help them achieve their dreams.

Mrs. Mavra Intermediate School 145 Joseph Pulitzer 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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Jackson Hts., 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

70 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mexikid: Newbery Honor Award Winner (paperback graphic novel) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 2 $32.00
Buzzing (A Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Four Eyes: A Graphic Novel (paperback graphic novel) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
Hoops: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $11.69 2 $23.38
Squished: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $10.39 2 $20.78
Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $10.23 2 $20.46
You Can't Come in Here! The Graphic Novel (2) (You're Invited to a Creepover: The Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $10.00 2 $20.00
Posted • Amazon Business $7.19 2 $14.38
Truth or Dare . . . The Graphic Novel (1) (You're Invited to a Creepover: The Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
The Girl in the Locked Room: A Ghost Story • Amazon Business $11.55 1 $11.55
Swim Team: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $10.36 1 $10.36
Took: A Ghost Story • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Wait Till Helen Comes Graphic Novel: A Ghost Story • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Allergic: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $9.21 1 $9.21
Took Graphic Novel: A Ghost Story • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
The Doll in the Garden: A Ghost Story • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$260.74

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$294.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.00

Total project goal

$346.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $346.65

4 Donors

-$168.91

Donations toward project cost

-$151.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.84

match offer

-$168.92

Match offer toward project cost

-$143.58

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.34

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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