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Ms. Weinberg from Philadelphia PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Manga Books to Promote Literacy!

Help me give my students books that are accessible and interesting to them!

  • 1 donor
  • $615 still needed

expires Aug 22

  • 1 donor
  • $615 still needed
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My Project

I am writing to express the urgent need for your support in enhancing the educational experience of my 6th-grade students through the addition of manga books to our classroom library. As an educator deeply committed to fostering a love for reading and diverse literary experiences, I believe that incorporating manga into our classroom resources will not only engage students but also facilitate valuable learning opportunities.

Manga, Japanese comic books or graphic novels, have gained immense popularity globally, captivating readers of all ages with their rich storytelling, vibrant illustrations, and diverse range of genres.

For young readers, especially those in the middle grades, manga offers a unique reading experience that combines visual and textual elements, making it highly accessible and appealing.

Manga's blend of text and visuals provides a multisensory reading experience that can help improve literacy skills such as comprehension, vocabulary, and inference. For struggling readers or English language learners, the visual cues in manga can serve as scaffolding, enhancing their understanding and enjoyment of the text.

Your generous donation of manga books to our classroom library would greatly enrich the educational experiences of my 6th-grade students. By expanding our literary resources to include manga, you would not only be supporting their academic growth but also nurturing a lifelong love for reading and learning.

In conclusion, I wholeheartedly believe that incorporating manga into our classroom library will benefit my 6th-grade students in numerous ways, from improving literacy skills to promoting cultural awareness and fostering creativity. Your support in providing these resources would make a significant difference in their educational journey, empowering them to become enthusiastic and lifelong readers.

Ms. Weinberg
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Black Clover Manga Set • Amazon Business $155.99 1 $155.99
Hunter x Hunter Manga Set, Vol. 13-24 • Amazon Business $109.00 1 $109.00
FAIRY TAIL Manga Box Set 5 • Amazon Business $61.05 1 $61.05
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Vol (16-23) 8 Book Collection Set by Koyoharu Gotouge • Amazon Business $58.36 1 $58.36
The Seven Deadly Sins Manga Box Set 2 • Amazon Business $37.36 1 $37.36
Kuroko's Basketball, Vol. 1: Includes vols. 1 & 2 (1) • Amazon Business $14.43 1 $14.43
Kuroko's Basketball (2-in-1 Edition), Vol. 7 & 8 • Amazon Business $14.15 1 $14.15
Assassination Classroom, Vol. 11 (11) • Amazon Business $9.87 1 $9.87
Assassination Classroom, Vol. 10 (10) • Amazon Business $9.30 1 $9.30
Assassination Classroom, Vol. 5 (5) • Amazon Business $9.29 1 $9.29
Assassination Classroom, Vol. 6 (6) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Assassination Classroom, Vol. 9 (9) • Amazon Business $8.50 1 $8.50
Assassination Classroom, Vol. 4 (4) • Amazon Business $8.50 1 $8.50
Assassination Classroom, Vol. 1 (1) • Amazon Business $8.16 1 $8.16
Assassination Classroom, Vol. 21 (21) • Amazon Business $8.16 1 $8.16
What Is Climate Change? (What Was?) • Amazon Business $5.79 1 $5.79

Materials cost

$526.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$564.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.67

Total project goal

$664.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $664.47

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $614.47

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