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Ms. Ryan from Brooklyn, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Ryan's classroom raised $719

Comics for Kids

Help me give my students comics and graphic novels to make reading fun and engaging!

This project is fully funded

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Ms. Ryan Madiba Preparatory Middle School
Brooklyn, NY Grades 6-8

My Project

Comic books are like a double-shot of espresso for students' brains. With their mix of colorful illustrations and snappy dialogue, they're practically impossible to put down. Who needs caffeine when you've got Batman and Spider-Man to keep you awake during class?

And speaking of superheroes, comic books are all about characters with powers and personalities as diverse as my students'.

From Iron Man's tech-savvy genius to Wonder Woman's unbreakable spirit, there's a hero for everyone to relate to.

But it's not all capes and masks—comic books tackle real-life issues too! Whether it's social justice in "Ms. Marvel" or friendship in "Lumberjanes," these stories pack a punch while teaching valuable life lessons.

Plus, reading comic books is like a workout for your brain. You've gotta decode speech bubbles, follow action-packed panels, and piece together the plot—all while having a blast!

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

100 students impacted 2 donors
Ms. Ryan Madiba Preparatory Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Brooklyn, 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

100 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive Box Set • Amazon Business $33.01 1 $33.01
Batman: The Long Halloween • Amazon Business $22.52 1 $22.52
X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX SAGA [NEW PRINTING 2] • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Batman/The Flash: The Button Deluxe Edition • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Infinity Gauntlet • Amazon Business $17.05 1 $17.05
Monstress Volume 5 • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
The Flash Vol. 2: Rogues Revolution (The New 52) • Amazon Business $16.82 1 $16.82
SPIDER-MAN: MILES MORALES VOL. 2 • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Batman: The Killing Joke Deluxe (New Edition) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
The Flash Vol. 2: Rogues Revolution (The New 52) • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
Birthright Volume 7 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Coda Vol. 3 (3) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Birthright, Volume 10 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Birthright Volume 9 (Birthright, 9) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Birthright Volume 6: Fatherhood • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Coda Vol. 1 (1) • Amazon Business $14.96 1 $14.96
SPIDER-MAN: MILES MORALES VOL. 1 • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
The Flash: Rebirth • Amazon Business $14.23 1 $14.23
The Flash Vol. 3: Gorilla Warfare (The New 52) • Amazon Business $14.15 1 $14.15
The Flash Vol. 1: Move Forward (The New 52) • Amazon Business $13.80 1 $13.80
The Batman Who Laughs • Amazon Business $13.58 1 $13.58
The Flash Vol. 3: Gorilla Warfare (The New 52) • Amazon Business $13.58 1 $13.58
The Flash Vol. 1: Move Forward (The New 52) • Amazon Business $13.51 1 $13.51
Monstress Volume 4 (Monstress, 4) • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Monstress Volume 3 • Amazon Business $13.41 1 $13.41
X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST [NEW PRINTING 2] • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Monstress, Volume 7: Devourer • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
SPIDER-PUNK: BATTLE OF THE BANNED • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
The Flash: Rebirth • Amazon Business $12.52 1 $12.52
Monstress, Volume 6: The Vow • Amazon Business $12.30 1 $12.30
Flashpoint Beyond • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
Monstress Volume 2: The Blood • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Lumberjanes Vol. 3: A Terrible Plan (3) • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Coda Vol. 2 (2) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Flashpoint • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Lumberjanes Vol. 2: Friendship To The Max (2) • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Lumberjanes Vol. 1: Beware The Kitten Holy (1) • Amazon Business $9.47 1 $9.47
Batman: Year One • Amazon Business $9.24 1 $9.24
Monstress Volume 1: Awakening • Amazon Business $8.42 1 $8.42

Materials cost

$568.33

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$610.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.80

Total project goal

$718.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $718.64

1 Donor

-$359.32

Donations toward project cost

-$305.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.90

match offer

-$359.32

Match offer toward project cost

-$305.42

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.90

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