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Mr. Kazana from Holualoa, HI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Get Some Graphic Novels in the Library

Help me give my students a new graphic novel collection. We are rebuilding our library after discarding many books due to a mold infestation.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Kazana's classroom raised $972

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our school, nestled in the heart of our state's lush landscape, has always been committed to fostering a love for learning and creativity among its students. To further this mission, we are building a collection of graphic novels in the new library. These graphic novels will not only enhance the students' reading skills but also engage their imagination and critical thinking, helping them become well-rounded individuals.

Graphic novels offer an engaging and accessible form of literature for our students.

Combining visuals with storytelling, they appeal to a wide range of students, including reluctant readers and English language learners. This multisensory experience will make reading more enjoyable, nurturing a love for books.

Moreover, graphic novels encourage critical thinking. Students have to analyze both visuals and text simultaneously, improving their ability to think critically about the content they consume. This exposure to diverse stories and genres will help them develop a broader perspective.

By providing a diverse and engaging collection of graphic novels, our school's library can create a dynamic reading environment that nurtures a genuine love for reading, benefiting students in their academic journey and beyond.

Mr. Kazana Holualoa 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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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
I Survived Series Graphic Novels Collection (6 Books) • Amazon Business $47.90 1 $47.90
Owly Series 4 Books Set • Amazon Business $43.51 1 $43.51
Click 4 Book Boxed Set A Click Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
The Zita the Spacegirl Trilogy Boxed Set: Zita the Spacegirl, Legends of Zita the Spacegirl, The Return of Zita the Spacegirl • Amazon Business $41.82 1 $41.82
5 Worlds Book Series 1-4 • Amazon Business $37.97 1 $37.97
Explorer Series, 3-Book Set • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
A Waffle Lot of Narwhal and Jelly (Hardcover Books 1-5) (A Narwhal and Jelly Book) • Amazon Business $30.49 1 $30.49
The Mighty Jack Trilogy Boxed Set: Mighty Jack, Mighty Jack and the Goblin King, Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl • Amazon Business $28.34 1 $28.34
Wings of Fire #1-#4: A Graphic Novel Box Set (Wings of Fire Graphic Novels #1-#4) (Wings of Fire Graphix) • Amazon Business $23.89 1 $23.89
Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels Box: Fall and Winter Sports Set 1 • Amazon Business $21.64 1 $21.64
Human Body Theater: A Non-Fiction Revue • Amazon Business $15.16 1 $15.16
This Is New York • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Dungeon Critters • Amazon Business $12.74 1 $12.74
Rock Jaw: A Graphic Novel (BONE #5) • Amazon Business $12.47 1 $12.47
History Comics: The Roanoke Colony: America's First Mystery • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Rose: A Graphic Novel (BONE Prequel) • Amazon Business $11.91 1 $11.91
Little Robot • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
History Comics: The Wild Mustang: Horses of the American West • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
Science Comics: The Brain: The Ultimate Thinking Machine • Amazon Business $11.06 1 $11.06
Science Comics: Rockets: Defying Gravity • Amazon Business $11.06 1 $11.06
History Comics: The Transcontinental Railroad: Crossing the Divide • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Science Comics: Coral Reefs: Cities of the Ocean • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian (Lightfall, 1) • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
History Comics: The National Parks: Preserving America's Wild Places • Amazon Business $10.64 1 $10.64
Science Comics: Robots and Drones: Past, Present, and Future • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59
Squished: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Science Comics: Volcanoes: Fire and Life • Amazon Business $10.30 1 $10.30
Science Comics: Dogs: From Predator to Protector • Amazon Business $10.29 1 $10.29
A Trip to the Bottom of the World with Mouse: Toon Books Level 1 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1 (1) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird (Lightfall, 2) • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Science Comics: Flying Machines: How the Wright Brothers Soared • Amazon Business $9.74 1 $9.74
Clementine Fox and the Great Island Adventure: A Graphic Novel (Clementine Fox #1) • Amazon Business $9.60 1 $9.60
Rose: a Graphic Novel (BONE Prequel) • AKJ Education $9.48 1 $9.48
Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: One Dead Spy • Amazon Business $9.39 1 $9.39
Science Comics: Sharks: Nature's Perfect Hunter • Amazon Business $9.39 1 $9.39
Science Comics: Solar System: Our Place in Space • Amazon Business $9.22 1 $9.22
Old Man's Cave: A Graphic Novel (BONE #6) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Crown of Horns: A Graphic Novel (BONE #9) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Treasure Hunters (BONE #8) • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
Real Friends (Friends, 1) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$675.82

Vendor shipping charges

 $80.00

Sales tax

 $29.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$825.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.71

Total project goal

$971.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $971.41

1 Donor

-$971.41

Donations toward project cost

-$825.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$145.71

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