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Mrs. Willis from San Diego, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Graphic Novels Make Reading Fun!

Help me give my students Graphic Novels to encourage their love of reading!

  • $601 goal

This project expired on August 10, 2025.

This project expired on August 10, 2025.

My Project

I teach in an urban 2nd grade classroom. My students are enthusiastic learners who are also creative and curious. My classroom includes students who are English Learners and those who have special needs. More than half of my students are socioeconomically disadvantaged.

Graphic novels can engage even reluctant readers.

We can build a sense of community through books and enjoy reading with each other. Having exciting books with bold colors and fun features can encourage students to read more. Graphic novels can increase confidence and allow students to enjoy books!

Mrs. Willis Foster Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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 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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pizza and Taco Lunch Special: 6-Book Boxed Set: Books 1-6 (A Graphic Novel Boxed Set) • Amazon Business $38.68 1 $38.68
Lakeshore Heavy-Duty Book Bin - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 3 $32.97
Lakeshore Heavy-Duty Book Bin - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 3 $32.97
Lakeshore Heavy-Duty Book Bin - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 3 $32.97
The Cat Kid Comic Club Collection: From the Creator of Dog Man (Cat Kid Comic Club #1-3 Boxed Set) • Amazon Business $28.57 1 $28.57
Minecraft Boxed Set (Graphic Novels) • Amazon Business $26.38 1 $26.38
Click 4 Book Boxed Set A Click Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $25.18 1 $25.18
Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels Box: Fall and Winter Sports Set 1 • Amazon Business $24.38 1 $24.38
DC Graphic Novels for Kids Box Set • Amazon Business $21.66 1 $21.66
Bug Boys: (A Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
Bird & Squirrel On the Run!: A Graphic Novel (Bird & Squirrel #1) • Amazon Business $10.22 1 $10.22
Bug Boys: Outside and Beyond: (A Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $9.71 1 $9.71
Bird & Squirrel On the Edge!: A Graphic Novel (Bird & Squirrel #3) • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Waffles and Pancake: Failure to Lunch (A Graphic Novel) (Waffles and Pancake, 3) • Amazon Business $9.29 1 $9.29
Animal Rescue Friends (Volume 1) • Amazon Business $8.87 1 $8.87
CatStronauts: Slapdash Science (CatStronauts, 5) • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
Bird & Squirrel On Fire: A Graphic Novel (Bird & Squirrel #4) • Amazon Business $8.68 1 $8.68
CatStronauts: Race to Mars (CatStronauts, 2) • Amazon Business $8.64 1 $8.64
Dog Man Unleashed: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #2): From the Creator of Captain Underpants (2) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Waffles and Pancake: Best Friends Fur-Ever (A Graphic Novel) (Waffles and Pancake, 4) • Amazon Business $8.33 1 $8.33
Bird & Squirrel On Ice: A Graphic Novel (Bird & Squirrel #2) • Amazon Business $8.18 1 $8.18
CatStronauts: Mission Moon (CatStronauts, 1) • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
CatStronauts: Space Station Situation (CatStronauts, 3) • Amazon Business $7.34 1 $7.34
Fancy Friends: A Graphix Chapters Book (Bunbun & Bonbon #1) (1) • Amazon Business $7.20 1 $7.20
CatStronauts: Robot Rescue (CatStronauts, 4) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Yum Fest Is the Best!: Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 2 (Nugget and Dog) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
S'more Than Meets the Eye!: Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 2 (Nugget and Dog) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Hoppy Go Lucky: A Graphix Chapters Book (Bunbun & Bonbon #2) (2) • Amazon Business $6.75 1 $6.75
All Ketchup, No Mustard!: Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 2 (Nugget and Dog) • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50

Materials cost

$430.09

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.95

Sales tax

 $39.35

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$510.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.15

Total project goal

$600.99

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