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Mr. Lutz from Van Nuys CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Female Forward Graphic Novels!

Help me give my students the opportunity to read female-forward graphic novels (both written by women and those with strong female protagonists), along with classic compilations that will inspire a love for reading.

  • $371 goal

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

As I was told when being interviewed, VNHS is a special place. Not only does diversity thrive on in the classrooms and on campus, but teachers and the administration work closely to ensure that our students succeed both academically and emotionally. My students are no exception. Coming from as far as South Central and even Lancaster, many of my students overcome a lot just to attend VNHS. Both my Residential, Performing Arts, and Math and Science Magnet students bring a curiosity and determination to their studies. They continue to inspire me, and I want to be able to provide them with all the opportunities they deserve.

My Project

Being a lover of the art form myself, I have found that graphic novels speak to potential young readers in ways that novels may not. Indeed, some of the more classic novels, while important, can be intimidating for students who are not yet confident in their ability as readers. This year, I have donated my own graphic novels, both of the superhero and independent genres, and have found success in utilizing them to bridge the gap between those who find reading enjoyable and those who have not yet found something of interest.

Now I want to update our class library, with special attention given to female-forward graphic novels, both written by women, and spotlighting strong female protagonists!

Mr. Lutz
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Collected Essex County • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
She-Hulk by Soule & Pulido: The Complete Collection • Amazon Business $22.56 1 $22.56
Spider-Man: Life Story • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
Batman: The Long Halloween • Amazon Business $17.89 1 $17.89
Batman: Dark Victory (New Edition) • Amazon Business $17.80 1 $17.80
On a Sunbeam • Amazon Business $16.57 1 $16.57
The Case of the Missing Men (Hobtown Mystery Stories) • Amazon Business $14.86 1 $14.86
Superman: Red Son (New Edition) • Amazon Business $13.42 1 $13.42
Ms. Marvel Volume 1: No Normal • Amazon Business $12.35 1 $12.35
Paper Girls Volume 5 • Amazon Business $11.30 1 $11.30
Paper Girls Volume 6 • Amazon Business $11.30 1 $11.30
Paper Girls Volume 4 • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29
Ms. Marvel Volume 2: Generation Why (Ms Marvel: Marvel Now!) • Amazon Business $11.25 1 $11.25
Paper Girls Volume 2 • Amazon Business $10.16 1 $10.16
Paper Girls Volume 3 • Amazon Business $10.01 1 $10.01
Paper Girls Volume 1 • Amazon Business $8.44 1 $8.44

Materials cost

$257.13

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$23.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$314.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.50

Total project goal

$370.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$370.02

6 Donors

-$270.02

Donations toward project cost

-$229.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$100.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

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$0.00

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