Unlocking Reading: Donate Manga for My 4th Grade Classroom
Help me give my students manga to inspire a love for reading! Manga’s colorful artwork and engaging stories will boost literacy, support diverse learners, and make reading fun and exciting.
$1,158 goal
This project expired on September 8, 2025.
This project expired on September 8, 2025.
Celebrating 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
What I love most about my students is their curiosity, creativity, and the way they light up when they discover something new. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring so many unique perspectives to our classroom, but one thing they all share is the potential to grow as confident, capable readers. Some of my students are avid readers, while others are still learning to find joy in books—and that’s where manga comes in.
Manga can be a game-changer for students who might feel overwhelmed by dense text or struggle to stay engaged with traditional chapter books.
The visual storytelling, expressive characters, and fast-moving plots in manga help build reading stamina, improve comprehension, and make reading feel like an adventure rather than a chore. These books will give all my students access to reading materials that are fun, relatable, and accessible, helping to build a stronger foundation in literacy and a lifelong love of reading.
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
23 students impacted
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