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Mrs. Mortensen from North Charleston SC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Graphic Novel Refresh

Help me give my students a graphic novel refresh before summer break!

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My Project

My students need and deserve a graphic novel refresh summer break, because these new reads will inject some excitement into our library lessons while still promoting literacy and learning! Some examples of why I launched this project are below.

Engagement: Graphic novels are visually appealing and can capture students' attention with vibrant illustrations and dynamic storytelling.

Before summer break, when attention spans might be waning, a graphic novel can rekindle their interest in reading.

Reading Comprehension: Graphic novels offer a unique way for students to engage with the text, combining both visual and written elements. This can enhance their reading comprehension skills as they follow along with the story through both images and text.

Diverse Perspectives: Many graphic novels offer stories from diverse perspectives and cultures. Introducing students to a variety of graphic novels can broaden their understanding of the world and different experiences.

Encourages Reluctant Readers: For students who might be reluctant readers, graphic novels can be less intimidating than traditional chapter books. They provide a bridge to more complex literature and can instill a love for reading.

Creativity and Imagination: Reading graphic novels encourages students to use their imagination to fill in the gaps between panels, fostering creativity and critical thinking skills.

Thank you for considering a donation to our project!

Mrs. Mortensen
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Claudia and the Bad Joke: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-sitters Club #15) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix) • Amazon Business $20.07 2 $40.14
Team Rocket To The Rescue (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Pokemon) • Amazon Business $16.30 2 $32.60
Trends International Glow - Pokémon Glow-In-The-Dark Wall Poster • Amazon Business $15.66 2 $31.32
LIONEL MESSI: THE BOY WHO DREAMED OF BEING A CHAMPION: AN ARGENTINIAN BOY'S TALE OF GRIT, TALENT AND TRIUMPH • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Cristiano Ronaldo Book for Kids: The biography of Ronaldo for curious kids and fans, colored pages, Ages (5-10) (Legends for Kids) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12): From the Creator of Captain Underpants • Amazon Business $10.49 2 $20.98
Penelope Rex and the Problem with Pets (A Penelope Rex Book) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Messi and Ronaldo: Who Is The Greatest? (World Soccer Legends) (Abbeville Sports) • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Stars of All Time (World Soccer Legends) • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Besties: Work It Out (The World of Click) • Amazon Business $15.39 1 $15.39
Besties: Find Their Groove (The World of Click) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Messi: A Boy Who Became A Star. Inspiring children book about Lionel Messi - one of the best soccer players in history. (Soccer Book For Kids) • Amazon Business $14.42 1 $14.42
Ronaldo: A Boy Who Became A Star. Inspiring children book about one of the best soccer players. • Amazon Business $14.32 1 $14.32
Jessi's Secret Language: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
3M Scotch 893 Polypropylene Filament Tape, 300 lbs/in Tensile Strength, 55m Length x 12mm Width, Clear • Amazon Business $12.84 1 $12.84
BookGuard 1 Inch Book Binding Tape, Ideal Book Repair Tape for Library Supplies, Stretchable Book Tape, Essential Clear Repair Tape - Clear Book Tape - 15 Yard Roll • Amazon Business $10.55 1 $10.55
Trends International Disney Lilo and Stitch - Flowers Wall Poster, 22.375" x 34", Unframed Version • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Trends International Disney Lilo and Stitch - Sitting Wall Poster, 22.37" x 34.00", Unframed Version • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Pokémon Seek and Find: Legendary Pokémon • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
GORGECRAFT 22 Yards x 3/4 Inch Bookbinding Repair Tape White Fabric Tape Adhesive Duct Tape Safe Cloth Library Book Seam Sealing Craft Tape for Bookbinders Hinging Sofa Cord Cable Webbing Repair • Amazon Business $7.40 1 $7.40

Materials cost

$355.38

Vendor shipping charges

$3.98

Sales tax

$25.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$419.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.07

Total project goal

$493.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

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$493.81

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