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Read, Build, Play: Engaging Every Learner

Help me give my students engaging Manga books, Lego builiding sets, educational games.

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Mrs. Carbone Benjamin Franklin High School
Los Angeles, CA Grades 9-12

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Manga books will engage students in reading and build literacy skills. LEGO sets will encourage creativity, community and problem-solving. Board games will strengthen critical thinking and teamwork. Together, these resources will make learning interactive and engaging.

My goal is to increase engagement, support reluctant readers, and create a library space where students enjoy learning.

I want students to build literacy, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.

My students are curious, creative, and resilient. They bring diverse perspectives and thrive with engaging, hands-on learning opportunities that help them feel confident and successful.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

700 students impacted
Mrs. Carbone Benjamin Franklin High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Los Angeles, CA 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

700 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
James Patterson Maximum Ride Manga Series 9 Books Collection Set • Amazon Business $99.55 4 $398.20
Yotsuba&! Manga 15-book Series Vol. 1-15 Set by Kiyohiko Azuma • Amazon Business $148.24 2 $296.48
Demon Slayer Manga Collection, Vol. 1-9 • Amazon Business $88.00 2 $176.00
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 2: Battle Tendency Volume 1-4 Books Collection Set • Amazon Business $81.00 2 $162.00
Splatoon Manga Collection 10 Books Set by Sankichi Hinodeya • Amazon Business $77.13 2 $154.26
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books 1–10 Hardcover Gift Set • Amazon Business $65.99 2 $131.98
Splatoon Manga, Vol. 1-8 • Amazon Business $65.25 2 $130.50
Dragon Ball Super Manga, Vol. 1-7 • Amazon Business $63.68 2 $127.36
ASNEY Upgraded Magnetic Chess Set, 15" Tournament Staunton Wooden Chess Board Game Set with Magnets, Crafted Chesspiece ans Storage Slots for Kids Adult, Includes Extra Queens • Amazon Business $29.99 4 $119.96
Boruto Manga Set, Vol. 1-7 • Amazon Business $57.99 2 $115.98
Kirby Manga Mania 6-book Collection Set Vol 1-6 by Hirokazu Hikawa • Amazon Business $57.55 2 $115.10
Berserk Volume 1-5 Collection 5 Books Set (Series 1) by Kentaro Miura • Amazon Business $55.55 2 $111.10
Blue Lock Manga Set Volumes 1-5 • Amazon Business $49.88 2 $99.76
Brick Loot 1,000 Bricks Plus 70 Building Blocks Bulk Set – 1,070 Pieces with Deluxe Storage Box, Lego-Compatible Mixed Colors Classic Bricks, Creative STEM Construction Toys for Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $27.78 3 $83.34
AMEROUS Wooden Checkers Set, Checkers Board Game with Storage Grooves - 24 Checkers Pieces - Gift Box Packed, Classic Board Games for Kids, Adults • Amazon Business $38.90 2 $77.80
Warriors Manga - Warriors 3-Book Full-Color Box Set - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $35.02 2 $70.04
Mattel Family Card Game Variety Pack - 4 Card Game Bundle - Uno, Dos, Uno Flip, and Phase 10 - Ultimate Family Game Night Card Bundle • Amazon Business $30.00 2 $60.00
Brickyard Building Blocks Lego Compatible Baseplate - Pack of 4 Large 10 x 10 Inch Base Plates for Toy Bricks, STEM Activities & Display Table - Green, Blue, Gray, Sand • Amazon Business $14.99 4 $59.96
Brick Loot Farm Animal Toy Pack, 16 Building Block Accessories – Compatible with Lego Minifigures – Cows, Pigs, Chickens, Sheep, Horses, Eggs | Fun Set for Kids & Adults Age 6+ – Fits Major Brands • Amazon Business $14.12 4 $56.48
Strictly Briks Stackable Baseplates - 12 Pack Compatible with Lego & All Major Building Brick Brands, 6 x 6 in, Stackable Top & Bottom Sides with 20 x 20 Stud, Kids Easter Gift, Rainbow • Amazon Business $25.81 2 $51.62
Hasbro Candy Land, Classic Board Game - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $20.02 2 $40.04
ekuzi Classic Bulk Bricks Compatible with Lego Baseplate, Building Blocks in Random Color, Kids Creative Set, Mixed Shape • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Hasbro Gaming Battleship with Planes Strategy Board Game for Ages 7 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Monopoly Junior Board Game for 4 Players, Ages 5 and up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Pop Manga Drawing: 30 Step-by-Step Lessons for Pencil Drawing in the Pop Surrealism Style • Amazon Business $13.77 2 $27.54
ALKISTA 48 Pcs Tetra Tower Balance Stacking Blocks Game, Board Games for 2 Players+ Family Games, Parties, Travel, Kids & Adults Team Building Blocks Toy • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Hey Play Chinese Checkers Board Game (80-HJC93062) • Staples $22.89 1 $22.89
The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: How to Draw Original Characters from Simple Templates – A How to Draw Anime / Manga Books Series (Volume 1) • Amazon Business $10.96 2 $21.92
Mattel Games Pictionary Family Board Game for Kids, Adults and Game Night for 2 Teams with Erasable Markers, Boards and Sand Timer • Amazon Business $21.36 1 $21.36
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Strategy Board Game for Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
BEAN LIEVE Game Answer Buzzer, Game Buzzer with Lights and Sound Trivia Quiz Got Talent Buzzer, Buzzer Buttons for Game Show, Red Game Buzzer for Classroom (Red) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Junior Board Game | 2-4 Players | Family Educational Word Games for Kids | Back to School Gifts for Classroom | Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
The Game of Life Board Game, Family Games for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Pegs Come in 6 Colors, Family Board Games for 2 to 4 Players • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
100 ESL Board Games: ESL Activities For Kids • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Classic Mancala - Fun Board Game for Friends and Family - Timeless Strategy Game • Amazon Business $13.11 1 $13.11

Materials cost

$2,944.13

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.00

Sales tax

 $269.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$44.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,291.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$580.88

Total project goal

$3,872.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $3,872.56

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 $3,872.56

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