After School Independent Comic Book Creators (Classroom Project at DonorsChoose.org)

After School Independent Comic Book Creators

Classroom project requested by Mr. T. on Oct 31, 2008

Moderate Poverty

Illinois (State)

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"I teach art for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade in a racially diverse school of a moderate poverty level. We have nine nationalities represented at our school.

Recently, my fifth grade students have shown and interest in making their own comic books.

I have developed an after school club that ..." more»

"I teach art for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade in a racially diverse school of a moderate poverty level. We have nine nationalities represented at our school.

Recently, my fifth grade students have shown and interest in making their own comic books.

I have developed an after school club that will meet next spring once a week where these students can come and hone their storytelling skills and eventually publish their own books with full color screen printed covers and xeroxed interior pages.

Our club needs quality drawing materials, such as bristol board, blue pencils and inking markers, to learn how professional comic book artists make their images.

Additionally, they will learn the screen printing process to produce full color covers for their books. They will need a screen printing kit, ink and colored paper to produce their book.

Funding this project will give students a product they can be proud of as well as an early entry into making comics like the "pros". hide»

My students need 9 quality drawing materials and printmaking supplies such as paper, pens, staplers, and pencils to make their own comic books. details»

Jun 26, 2009 Mr. T. the Teacher

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Jun 10, 2009 Renisa R a staff member at donorschoose.org

Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mr. T.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).

Jan 6, 2009 Jenni D a staff member at donorschoose.org

Purchased the supplies for Mr. T.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.

Jan 5, 2009 Mr. T. the Teacher

Dear John, William, Janet C, Matt + Leah, jason, raighne, Neil, Mary, Gregory, Shawn, Alec and Anonymous Donors,

Thank you so much for funding our comic club! The club has been meeting for several weeks now and I am all ready impressed with the work the students have made.

Some came to the club bursting with ideas. Others came because their friends joined, but now have caught the comic bug and enjoying making their own stories.

The supplies you helped purchase will help these students push their art to the next level and will help them make a book that they can be proud of.

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Dec 29, 2008 DonorsChoose.org

Good news: Project fully funded!

Dec 12, 2008 Janet C from Cincinnati, OH

"I gave to this project in memory of my beloved Aunt Percy, elementary art teacher extraordinaire."

Dec 12, 2008 jason from Stanford, IL

"I gave to this project because...thinking outside the box is sometimes fun and interesting."

Dec 11, 2008 raighne

"comix are what got me interested in school amazingly enough. "

Dec 11, 2008 Shawn

"I gave to this project because I think it's important to allow all kids to have a chance to be creative. Comics a re a great way for kids to do just that!"

Dec 10, 2008 Mary from Illinois supporting Neil "Rusty Brown" Brideau

"I gave to this project because...I support Neil and his quest to do better for the world, and hey, we all could use a little more art!"

Dec 9, 2008 William from Palatine, IL supporting Neil "Rusty Brown" Brideau

"Creativity rules!"

Dec 7, 2008 A donor gave supporting Neil "Rusty Brown" Brideau

Dec 4, 2008 A donor

"I gave to this project because I believe that creating comics is a positive way for students to express themselves wonderfully!"

Dec 3, 2008 Matt + Leah supporting Neil "Rusty Brown" Brideau

"I gave to this project because...comics are a pretty fantastic way to tell your story!"

Dec 2, 2008 Neil gave from chicago, IL supporting Neil "Rusty Brown" Brideau

Nov 30, 2008 Alec supporting Neil "Rusty Brown" Brideau

"I gave to this project because I love making comics too! "

Nov 28, 2008 John gave from Madison, WI

Nov 28, 2008 Gregory gave supporting Jeff "Stachematic Adjustable" Welch

Nov 6, 2008 John from Madison, WI

"I gave to this project because...comics are a great way to share your art with the world! We love to support creators!"

Nov 2, 2008 John C an associate at donorschoose.org

Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.

Nov 1, 2008 Melissa F a volunteer at donorschoose.org

Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.

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Oct 31, 2008Mr. T. - Teacher

Project Details

Materials	Vendor	Price	#	Total
Swingline(R) Saddle Stapler, Gray	Office Depot Inc.	$121.15	1	$121.15
FABRIANO ROMA PAPER/VENETIAN RED 130GSM	Blick Art Materials	$9.89	2	$19.78
FABRIANO ROMA PAPER/LT GRAY 130GSM	Blick Art Materials	$9.89	2	$19.78
FABRIANO ROMA PAPER/GRAY BLUE 130GSM	Blick Art Materials	$9.89	2	$19.78
FABRIANO ROMA PAPER/BROWN 130GSM	Blick Art Materials	$9.89	2	$19.78
SPDBALL SCRNPRT KIT/ORIGINAL	Blick Art Materials	$49.18	1	$49.18
STRATHMORE BRIST PAD/WHT 9X12 SMOOTH	Blick Art Materials	$3.39	3	$10.17
COL-ERASE PENCIL/BLU EA	Blick Art Materials	$0.45	24	$10.80
PIGMA MICRON PEN/BLK SET3	Blick Art Materials	$5.99	15	$89.85

Vendor Shipping Charges				$36.03
State Sales Tax				$0.00
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee				$9.01
Fulfillment Labor & Materials				$17.00
Project Cost Excluding Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$422.00
Optional Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$92.63
Project Cost Including Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$514.63
13 Donors				-$514.63
To Go				$0.00