My students need 16 graphic novel book titles, from "Amelia Rules" to "Time to be Brave".
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Tilley's classroom raised $281
This project is fully funded
I am the librarian of an inner city, K-6 school with a high poverty rate. What makes our school so special is that we are an Expeditionary Learning (EL) school. EL was developed as a program of Outward Bound. Our school emphasizes high achievement through active learning and in-depth studies.
Our students do very well on state assessments, except in reading. While our reading scores continue to improve every year, they are still below average. As the librarian, I know what our kids love to read and I'm trying to obtain high interest books that the kids willingly pick up. Unfortunately, my budget is only $1,000 a year, so I can only buy between 50-60 new books every year.
When I purchase any graphic novel, the books fly off my shelves. I can't keep them in supply and my kids (from grades 2-6) are constantly asking, "Are there any graphic novels in yet?" It breaks my heart to continually say, "Not yet, try back later".
School Library Journal recently published an article which identified 25 outstanding new graphic novels that are guaranteed to entice children to read. From that list, I chose 16 that would be age appropriate for my kids. Your help will enable me to purchase these books, and keep my kids happy. I know they will read them, which will increase literacy skills and hopefully create lifelong readers. Thank you so much for considering this proposal.
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
Amelia Rules!: What Makes You Happy, Volume 2 Jimmy Gownley, Jimmy Gownley (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$13.45
1
$13.45
Amulet: Book 1: The Stonekeeper (Amulet Series Book 1) Kazu Kibuishi, Sheila Keenan (Editor)
• Barnes and Noble
$19.79
1
$19.79
Puppy Love (Babymouse Series) Jennifer L. Holm, Matt Holm
• Barnes and Noble
$11.69
1
$11.69
Beach Babe! (Babymouse Series) Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm
• Barnes and Noble
$11.69
1
$11.69
Skater Girl (Babymouse Series) Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$11.69
1
$11.69
Camp Babymouse (Babymouse Series) Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm
• Barnes and Noble
$11.69
1
$11.69
Babymouse #9: Monster Mash Jennifer Holm, Matt Holm, Jennifer Holm (Illustrator), Matt Holm (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$10.79
1
$10.79
Heartbreaker (Babymouse Series) Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$11.69
1
$11.69
Benny and Penny: In Just Pretend Geoffrey Hayes, Geoffrey Hayes (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$10.36
1
$10.36
Jellaby, Volume 1 Kean Soo, Kean Soo (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$15.19
1
$15.19
Lions, Tigers and Bears, Volume 1: Fear and Pride: Fear and Pride Mike Bullock, Jack Lawrence (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$11.69
1
$11.69
Lions, Tigers and Bears: Volume 2 Mike Bullock, Jack Lawrence, Jack Lawrence (Illustrator), Paul Gutierrez (Illustrator), Bob Pedroza (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$13.49
1
$13.49
Owly Volume 1, The Way Home & The Bittersweet Summer Andy Runton, Andy Runton (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$9.00
1
$9.00
Owly Volume 2, Just a Little Blue Andy Runton, Andy Runton (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$9.00
1
$9.00
Owly Volume 3, Flying Lessons Andy Runton, Andy Runton (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$9.00
1
$9.00
Time to Be Brave, Vol. 4 Andy Runton, Andy Runton (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$9.00
1
$9.00
Materials cost
$189.21
Vendor shipping charges
$18.92
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.73
Fulfillment labor & materials
$17.00
Total project cost
$230.00
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$50.49
Total project goal
$280.49
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$280.49
1 Donor
-$270.59
Donations toward project cost
-$230.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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