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Ms. McAvoy from New York, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Case of the Missing Books!

My students desperately need 26 copies of compelling but educational graphic novels like "Maus" and "Watchman."

  • $414 goal

This project expired on October 18, 2009.

This project expired on October 18, 2009.

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Ms. McAvoy Urban Assembly Institute for New Technologies
New York, NY Grades 9-12

Visualize this scene. In a class of 35 students, 25 are reading quietly. Five pretend to read and five maintain their claims that they will not read. As you can imagine, these self proclaimed "reader-haters" often disrupt the reading of others. Past incident have included books thrown across the room at "nerds!" as well as more colorful outbursts. I see through the defiance and see students who need a different type of book to interest them in reading. As a tenth grade English teacher, I push ALL my students to raise their reading levels before the rigorous state exam and Regents exam next year. Right now, students are an average of three years behind in their reading levels. Without improving their reading level, they will not pass. They need your help!!! My past experience has shown that all students will read if they like the book. Graphic novels are an easy way to transition from comic books and colorful newspapers that my students love. My students truly need more graphic novels like "Watchman," one of Time magazines 100 best novels. You can help! With your generosity, my students can raise their reading levels significantly this year. They just need captivating, compelling books, especially graphic novels. They're ready - just give them them this last tool for success!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

120 students impacted
Ms. McAvoy Urban Assembly Institute for New Technologies Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

New York, 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

120 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Watchmen Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons, Barry Marx (Editor) • Barnes and Noble $12.99 6 $77.94
Daniel X: Alien Hunter James Patterson, Leopoldo Gout, Klaus Lyngeled (Illustrator), Jon Girin (Illustrator), Joseph McLamb (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.99 5 $44.95
In Odd We Trust Dean Koontz, Queenie Chan (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.76 5 $43.80
Maus: A Survivor's Tale - 2 Volume Boxed Set Art Spiegelman • Barnes and Noble $23.92 5 $119.60

Materials cost

$286.29

Vendor shipping charges

 $28.63

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$339.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.43

Total project goal

$413.51

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