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

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Exciting Graphic Novel Library

My students need graphic novels to engage them into reading. I receive daily requests for more substantial series and novels turned into graphic novels.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Spucces's classroom raised $246

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My Students

I take pride in having a substantial resource of books that my students can enjoy. They are constantly discussing books with me outside of the classroom and it is a common trend that they will share with me novels they have picked up and have enjoyed. As an ELA teacher, it makes my job enlivening.

My students are a widespread mix of reading levels.

However, the one thing they can agree upon is their love for Graphic Novels. High interest books, like graphic novels, give students who may not normally pick up a book give it a try. One of my students was so enthralled with the Bone series, his otherwise antithetical behavior during homeroom was sidelined as he grabbed the last Bone book he was reading and sat quietly, not letting anything or anyone get him off track. Furthermore, he constantly discusses the novels to me and asks what else I can offer him. I would like not to be at a disadvantage in that discussion.

My Project

My students are on a variety of reading levels. Having high interest books within my book cache means that at any moment, a student can express an interest in a particular genre, author or series, and I will make sure to find that book and pull it out right away for them. The graphic novels I currently have are constantly being borrowed, read, and reread. Students are drawn to the visuals and are discussing with each other the books they are reading, as well as myself. I have already purchased the entire Bone series, the Lightning Thief series (as is available so far in graphic novel form), and the Amulet series. I cannot keep any of the series on my shelves for long. They are my fastest movers. I take pride in discussing books with my students and am constantly looking for more graphic novels at their reading levels which they can enjoy. I am working out of boxes to display my books, so a foldable bookcase would be ideal to display now and box up later.

With technology today, my students are not reading books as much as they should.

I feel that the more chances my students have to get a book in their hand, the better off they will be on tests and in life. Even students who may have focusing or reading disabilities are passionate about reading if they just have a gateway to lead them into it. Each student has a different access point, and I do my best to reach all of them before they leave me.

Ms. Spucces Junior High School 194 William H Carr Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Whitestone, NY View local requests

More than half of 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Winsome Wood Foldable 4-Tier Shelf, Natural • Amazon $61.99 1 $61.99
Dragonbreath (7 bk set) • AKJ Books $58.41 1 $58.41
Graphic Classics (5 bk set) • AKJ Books $33.23 1 $33.23
The Elsewhere Chronicles (3 bk set) • AKJ Books $15.43 1 $15.43
Twilight Zone: Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up? • AKJ Books $7.29 1 $7.29

Materials cost

$176.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$209.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.88

Total project goal

$245.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $245.88

3 Donors

-$123.00

Donations toward project cost

-$104.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.45

match offer

-$122.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$104.45

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.43

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 $0.00

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