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Ms. Harley from Bayboro, NC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Grab a Graphic: Novel That Is!

My students need graphic novels in our media center to get them excited about reading books within their reading levels.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Harley's classroom raised $552

This project is fully funded

My Students

"What's a good book?" "Do you have anything I'd like?" These are questions I often hear from students who are reluctantly searching for a book. Some would rather ask, "Do I have to read a book?". If we can get them the right book, we can hook them on reading.

Our school is a grade 3-5 elementary school in a coastal county that was struck by Hurricane Irene.

Many of our students and families lost belongings and homes during and after the hurricane. Our media center took in a good bit of water, but thanks to early preparation, the heavy rains and flooding did not damage any of our books. We have some warped shelves and a few stains in the carpeting, but the books were unharmed. We were open for business as soon as school resumed! And business has been great ever since, especially since our building is housing an extra grade level while the flooded middle school is repaired. Our students love checking out books, and we hope to foster a love of reading in them that will last a lifetime.

My Project

We have high circulation statistics, meaning our students check out a lot of books. But are they reading the books they check out? It can be hard to tell. Recently, I was able to add a set of graphic novels to our collection, from the proceeds of our book fair. It has become one of the most popular and highly circulated sets in the media center! Students now want to talk about what they've read, and they are getting classmates interested in reading the same books. Graphic novels possess all the elements of a regular book, but they grab the reader with vivid graphics. They are a great way to get reluctant readers hooked on books. Graphic novels do not appear intimidating. They offer illustrations and limited words per page, yet the titles we order are still within the reading levels of our students. Once a student feels the success of finishing and understanding these graphic novels, they gain the confidence to move on to regular chapter books and nonfiction works.

I remember being very reluctant to order graphic novels many years ago.

I thought they were comic books with little to no literary value. Boy was I wrong! Graphic novels cover all genres of literature: fiction, nonfiction, historical fiction, biographies, fantasy, etc. They offer a fun and approachable path to reading. Students continue to beg for more, and once you hear a former "non-reading" student ask for more books, you know that you must find a way to get more books for them.

Ms. Harley Fred A Anderson Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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
True Things (Adults Don''t Want Kids to Know) • AKJ Books $14.79 1 $14.79
Zeus • AKJ Books $12.57 1 $12.57
Battle for Home Plate • AKJ Books $18.74 1 $18.74
Full Court Pressure • AKJ Books $18.74 1 $18.74
Kickoff Blitz Blake A. Hoena, Jorge Gonzalez (Illustrator), • AKJ Books $18.74 1 $18.74
Skateboard Sonar Eric Stevens, Gerardo Sandoval (Illustrator • AKJ Books $18.74 1 $18.74
Beauty and the Beast • AKJ Books $17.75 1 $17.75
Cinderella • AKJ Books $17.75 1 $17.75
Graphic Novel: Jack and the Beanstalk • AKJ Books $17.75 1 $17.75
Graphic Revolve: Robin Hood • AKJ Books $19.72 1 $19.72
Hansel and Gretel • AKJ Books $17.75 1 $17.75
John Henry, Hammerin'' Hero • AKJ Books $17.75 1 $17.75
Red Riding Hood • AKJ Books $17.75 1 $17.75
Rumpelstiltskin • AKJ Books $17.75 1 $17.75
The Emperor''s New Clothes • AKJ Books $17.75 1 $17.75
The Legend of Johnny Appleseed • AKJ Books $17.75 1 $17.75
The Princess and the Pea • AKJ Books $17.75 1 $17.75
The Ugly Duckling • AKJ Books $17.75 1 $17.75
Amelia and the Gym Class System: #2 Jim Gownley, Jimmy Gownl • AKJ Books $16.86 1 $16.86
Amelia and the Other Side of Yuletide: #4 Jim Gownley, Jimmy • AKJ Books $16.86 1 $16.86
Amelia in Loosely in Disguise and Frightened: #3 Jim Gownley • AKJ Books $16.86 1 $16.86
Amelia in Speak Softee to Me • AKJ Books $16.86 1 $16.86
Meanwhile: Pick Any Path. 3,856 Story Possibilities Jason Sh • AKJ Books $11.80 1 $11.80

Materials cost

$396.53

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $30.93

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$468.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.66

Total project goal

$551.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $551.07

5 Donors

-$537.54

Donations toward project cost

-$459.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.63

match offer

-$10.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$8.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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