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

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Bronx Middle Schoolers Get Graphic!

My students need copies of different graphic novels, specifically ones that both appeal to their interests, and will help them further develop their reading skills.

  • $315 goal

This project expired on September 19, 2010.

This project expired on September 19, 2010.

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Mr. Schoonmaker Urban Assembly Math & Science
Bronx, NY Grades 6-8

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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 6th grade humanities (literacy and social studies) in one of the poorest school districts in the country. My students are a truly wonderful and appreciative group of students, and would love the opportunity to read books that meet their interests.

My students currently do not have the opportunity to read books of their choice, for a variety of reasons.

In school, most of their readings are required readings, which many love. In addition, many of my students do not have someone at home who regularly takes them to the library. And it goes without saying, that they rarely have the opportunity to purchase books at the bookstore. However, my students love to read and love to learn. Their interests are wide ranging, and I would like to provide them with the opportunity to make those interests a real part of their lives, and something they can carry and take with them.

My Project

I am requesting a variety of different graphic novels for my students to read. Though they will all share reading these graphic novels, I know it will specifically benefit my students that are English language learners (ELL). Many of these students do not speak English as a primary language, and often times it is not spoken at home. Graphic novels will give them an opportunity to read something they are interested and enjoy, strengthen their comprehension with visual aids, and it is the type of book they can take with them wherever they go.

Without the Donors who are continually gracious, many students would not have the learning opportunities they do.

Donors have made it possible to bring a richer learning environment into so many classes, making students have a memorable experience. My students love to learn, unconditionally. They are always interested, always asking questions, always looking for more. With your donation, they will get that and a lot more. My students will have a chance to extend their learning and love of reading outside of the class. Learning, and especially reading, are both very personal and are something that must be experienced and felt. My students are at that point, and now all they need is that opportunity....that chance that could forever make them love the magic of storytelling.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

50 students impacted
Mr. Schoonmaker Urban Assembly Math & Science Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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

50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
V for Vendetta David Lloyd, David Lloyd (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $14.39 1 $14.39
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Volume 1 Alan Moore, Kevin O'Neil, Bill Oakley, Ben Dimagmaliw, Kevin O'Neil (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $10.79 1 $10.79
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Volume 2 Alan Moore, Kevin O'Neill, Kevin O'Neill (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $10.79 1 $10.79
The Dark Knight Returns DC Comics, Klaus Janson (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $10.79 1 $10.79
Batman: Year One Deluxe Frank Miller, David Mazzucchelli, David Mazzucchelli (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $10.79 1 $10.79
Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again Frank Miller, Lynn Varley, Todd Klein • Barnes and Noble $14.39 1 $14.39
Batman: Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth: 15th Anniversary Edition Grant Morrison • Barnes and Noble $12.95 1 $12.95
Wanted Mark Millar, Image Comics, J.G. Jones (Artist) • Barnes and Noble $14.39 1 $14.39
Kick-Ass Mark Millar, John Romita Jr. (Artist) • Barnes and Noble $14.61 1 $14.61
Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood Marjane Satrapi • Barnes and Noble $9.32 1 $9.32
Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return Marjane Satrapi • Barnes and Noble $9.32 1 $9.32
Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Volume 1 Stephenie Meyer, Young Kim (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $11.69 1 $11.69
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: A Graphic Novel (Illustrated Classics Series) Robert Louis Stevenson, Andrzej Klimowski (Illustrator), Danusia Schejbal (Illustrator), Adapted by Danusia Schejbal, Produced by Metro Media • Barnes and Noble $10.76 1 $10.76
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Volume 3: Century #1 Alan Moore, Kevin O'Neill (Artist) • Barnes and Noble $7.15 1 $7.15
Bone: Crown of Horns (Bone Series #9), Vol. 9 Jeff Smith • Barnes and Noble $7.91 1 $7.91
Bone: Ghost Circles (Bone Series #7) Jeff Smith, Steve Hamaker (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $7.91 1 $7.91
Bone: The Great Cow Race (Bones Series #2), Vol. 2 Jeff Smith, Steve Hamaker (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $7.91 1 $7.91
Bone: Eyes of the Storm (Bone Series #3), Vol. 3 Jeff Smith, Steve Hamaker (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.99 1 $8.99
Bone: Out from Boneville (Bone Series #1), Vol. 1 Jeff Smith, Jeff Smith (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $7.91 1 $7.91
Bone: The Dragonslayer (Bone Series #4), Vol. 4 Jeff Smith, Jeff Smith (Illustrator), Steve Hamaker (Illustrator), Steve Hamaker • Barnes and Noble $7.91 1 $7.91
Bone: Treasure Hunters (Bone Series #8) Jeff Smith, Steve Hamaker (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $7.91 1 $7.91
Bone: Rock Jaw: Master of the Eastern Border (Bone Series #5) Jeff Smith, Steve Hamaker (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $7.91 1 $7.91
Bone: Old Man's Cave (Bone Series #6) Jeff Smith, Steve Hamaker (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$235.48

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$274.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.94

Total project goal

$314.95

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