Help me give my students further representation in the classroom with a graphic novels collection that features a broad range of diverse characters.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Oldham's classroom raised $582
This project is fully funded
My Project
In today's diverse and interconnected world, it is crucial for high school English classrooms to reflect the rich tapestry of human experiences through literature. Introducing a graphic novel collection featuring characters of diverse ethnicities, races, and backgrounds not only fosters inclusivity but also provides students with windows into cultures different from their own. By exposing students to stories that reflect the realities of a globalized society, educators can promote empathy, understanding, and respect for cultural differences.
Moreover, graphic novels offer a unique medium through which students can engage with complex themes and narratives.
The combination of visual art and textual elements allows for a multi-sensory experience that appeals to diverse learning styles and interests. Through the exploration of diverse graphic novels, students can develop critical thinking skills as they analyze visual cues, interpret symbolism, and decode implicit messages. Additionally, graphic novels often address social justice issues and historical events in accessible ways, making them valuable tools for sparking discussions about identity, privilege, and systemic inequalities.
Lastly, incorporating graphic novels with diverse characters into the curriculum can enhance students' literacy skills and promote a love of reading. For reluctant readers or English language learners, the visual nature of graphic novels can serve as a bridge to more traditional forms of literature. By offering a wide range of voices and perspectives in the graphic novel collection, educators can ensure that all students feel represented and validated in the classroom. Ultimately, fostering a culturally responsive learning environment through diverse graphic novels empowers students to become critical thinkers, empathetic citizens, and lifelong readers.
More than half of students from low‑income households
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3 Graphic Novels: HOOKY Volumes 1-3 (paperback book set)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$50.00
1
$50.00
March (Trilogy Slipcase Set) (paperback book set)
• MahoganyBooks
$44.99
1
$44.99
Boxers & Saints Boxed Set (Boxers & Saints, 1)
• Amazon Business
$31.17
1
$31.17
Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection (Vol. 3) (Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection, 3)
• Amazon Business
$27.04
1
$27.04
Radioactive: Marie & Pierre Curie: A Tale of Love and Fallout
• Amazon Business
$23.99
1
$23.99
Arcade World Collection (Boxed Set): Dino Trouble; Zombie Invaders; Robot Battle
• Amazon Business
$23.75
1
$23.75
Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior Graphic Novel Emerald Box Set (8-Bit Warrior Graphic Novels)
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
DUNE: The Graphic Novel, Book 1: Dune: Book 1 (Volume 1) (Dune: The Graphic Novel, 1)
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
They Called Us Enemy (paperback graphic novel)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$19.00
1
$19.00
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award-Winning Stamped from the Beginning (hardcover)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$18.00
1
$18.00
DUNE: The Graphic Novel, Book 2: Muad’Dib
• Amazon Business
$17.38
1
$17.38
When Stars Are Scattered (paperback graphic novel)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$17.00
1
$17.00
Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection (Vol. 1) (Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection, 1)
• Amazon Business
$16.80
1
$16.80
The Graveyard Book Graphic Novel: Volume 2
• Amazon Business
$16.43
1
$16.43
Miles Morales Suspended: A Spider-Man Novel
• Amazon Business
$15.89
1
$15.89
The Night Eaters: She Eats the Night (The Night Eaters Book #1): A Graphic Novel
• Amazon Business
$13.56
1
$13.56
MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Yasmeen
• Amazon Business
$12.79
1
$12.79
The Graveyard Book Graphic Novel: Volume 1
• Amazon Business
$11.89
1
$11.89
Pashmina
• Amazon Business
$10.59
1
$10.59
Miles Morales: Stranger Tides (Original Spider-Man Graphic Novel)
• Amazon Business
$8.89
1
$8.89
Miles Morales: Shock Waves (Original Spider-Man Graphic Novel)
• Amazon Business
$8.34
1
$8.34
Materials cost
$443.47
Vendor shipping charges
$14.00
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.65
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$494.12
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$87.20
Total project goal
$581.32
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$581.32
6 Donors
-$558.02
Donations toward project cost
-$494.12
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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