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Mr. Carson's classroom raised $290

Manga Madness Library

Help me give my students a passion for reading using their interest in anime.

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Mr. Carson Rocketship Nashvlle NE Elementary School
Nashville, TN Grades 3-5

My Project

Dear Donors,

I invite you to support a cause that can make a lasting impact on young minds: fostering a love for reading in my students through the exciting and engaging medium of manga!

Reading is foundational to every child's education, but for many students, traditional texts may not always spark their interest. Manga, with its dynamic art, compelling characters, and engaging storylines, presents a unique opportunity to capture the imaginations of reluctant readers. By incorporating these graphic novels into the classroom, I aim to ignite a passion for reading, which can help improve literacy, comprehension, and critical thinking skills in an enjoyable and accessible way.

Manga's combination of visuals and text makes it especially effective for students who may struggle with traditional books or who are visual learners. Studies show that students who engage with graphic novels often develop a stronger love for reading because of the medium’s approachable format. By providing my students with a range of manga series, I can create an inclusive and exciting reading environment that encourages them to read not just in the classroom, but in their own time as well.

Your donation will directly help me build a diverse classroom library filled with age-appropriate manga series that my students will be eager to explore. Together, we can inspire a lifelong love of reading, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to grow academically and creatively. Thank you for contributing to this campaign, as your support will help open new worlds for these young readers and enrich their educational journey!

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

300 students impacted 3 donors
Mr. Carson Rocketship Nashvlle NE Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nashville, TN View local requests

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

300 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Naruto Manga Set, Vol. 1-10 • Amazon Business $84.99 1 $84.99
Pokémon Adventures Collector's Edition, Vol. 2 (2) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Pokémon Adventures Collector's Edition, Vol. 3 (3) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Pokémon Adventures Collector's Edition, Vol. 7 (7) • Amazon Business $16.35 1 $16.35
Pokémon Adventures Collector's Edition, Vol. 5 (5) • Amazon Business $16.13 1 $16.13
Pokémon Adventures Collector's Edition, Vol. 4 (4) • Amazon Business $15.90 1 $15.90
Pokémon Adventures Collector's Edition, Vol. 1 (1) • Amazon Business $15.69 1 $15.69
Pokémon Adventures Collector's Edition, Vol. 6 (6) • Amazon Business $15.45 1 $15.45
Pokémon Adventures Collector's Edition, Vol. 8 (8) • Amazon Business $12.38 1 $12.38

Materials cost

$212.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$246.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.42

Total project goal

$289.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $289.48

1 Donor

-$144.74

Donations toward project cost

-$123.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.71

match offer

-$144.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$123.03

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.71

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