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Mrs. Renner from Sparta, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Grow Our Classroom Library

Help me give my students books to read, to build their reading skills and foster a love for reading.

  • $478 goal

This project expired on August 4, 2025.

This project expired on August 4, 2025.

My Project

I teach special education, and I’ve seen how struggling readers often gravitate toward graphic novels. The vibrant pictures and visuals can feel less intimidating than traditional texts. When students explore these graphic novels, they discover the joy of reading, igniting a passion for literature! Helping them realize that reading can be fun is a powerful step toward cultivating better readers. Graphic novels serve as a gateway to improved reading skills for reluctant readers. My students will be thrilled to immerse themselves in the world of graphic novels. Thank you for taking the time to read our project.

Mrs. Renner Sparta Lincoln School Grades 6-8

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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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Nearly all 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

35 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
5 Book Set: Graphic Novels #2 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback, ages 8-12) - Break, Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, Four Eyes, Invisible, Duel • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $80.00 1 $80.00
4 Book Set: Graphic Novels #6 - Underrepresented Stories in Sports (paperback, ages 8-12) Swim Team, Gamerville, Hoops, Change the Game • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $60.00 1 $60.00
Who Is? Nonfiction Collection - 11 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $50.29 1 $50.29
Grades 2-3 Graphic Novels Collection- 7 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $49.35 1 $49.35
3 Book Set: Graphic Novels - Jerry Craft Author Study: New Kid, Class Act, School Trip (paperback) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $42.00 1 $42.00
Lakeshore Short Vowels Skill-Building Book Set for Beginning Readers, Phonics, and Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
3 Book Set: The Crossover Series (ages 8-12, boxed): The Crossover, Booked, Rebound (paperback) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $32.00 1 $32.00
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Series: More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark; Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 3 (Book sets for Kids: Grade 3 and Up) by Alvin Schwartz (1981) Paperback • Amazon Business $14.74 1 $14.74

Materials cost

$368.37

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$405.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.63

Total project goal

$477.53

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