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"Do you remember the first book that really grabbed your attention and made you want to read? I do! That is the experience that I want to give to my wonderfully energetic group of Kindergarteners. I teach in a culturally eclectic school that is in a high need community and where a large population of... " MORE
"Do you remember the first book that really grabbed your attention and made you want to read? I do! That is the experience that I want to give to my wonderfully energetic group of Kindergarteners. I teach in a culturally eclectic school that is in a high need community and where a large population of our students are non-native English speakers.

Many of my students, especially the boys in my class, have a fixation on video games and action packed television and movies. The access to these fast paced images has stifled the students' desires and interests in books. Without the interest, there is no motivation to practice the skills that they have learned. Without the practice, they will have a much harder time achieving success in the upper grades.

What we need in my classroom are more books that are of higher interest to my students. There are so many new book topics and formats available that will really hook children into reading. With a variety of books at the early reading levels, non-fiction books and graphic novels, the students can have the chance to learn and grow as readers.

With your help, you will make it possible for my students to become lifelong readers and lifelong learners. Your generosity will open up many windows in the future for these children.

My classroom library needs 65+ new paperback titles, including selections from the "I Can Read!" Book Series.

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Mrs. L. sent this note after the project was fully funded:

Oct 21, 2008
Dear Cash4Books.net, Patricia, Enid, Gloria and Happy Hamster Computer Repair, 
I am so happy that my children will be able to greatly benefit from your generous donation. I am very excited to let the children know that we will be receiving new books for our classroom. With the support of kind people like you, teachers all around the country can make a huge difference in the advantages that our children can receive. Thank you so much for your support.
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Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Ryan G. (associate) on Aug 13, 2008
Verified the cost of the requested books and posted this project.
Ryan G. (associate) on Aug 13, 2008
Gloria gave on Sep 15, 2008
Enid from Eugene, OR gave on Sep 19, 2008
"I remember the huge book carousel we had in my second grade classroom, I spent all of my recesses reading those books. I want every child to have as much access to books as I did, they were so important to me."
Happy Hamster Computer Repair from Portland, OR gave in support of Happy Hamster Portland Computer Repair supports Donors Choose on Sep 27, 2008
Cash4Books.net from Beaverton, OR gave on Oct 17, 2008
Patricia from San Antonio, TX gave on Oct 20, 2008
Project fully funded!
Happy news on Oct 20, 2008
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
The teacher Mrs. L. on Oct 21, 2008
Purchased the books for Mrs. L.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member) on Oct 21, 2008
Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mrs. L.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).
Syed R. (staff member) on Mar 5, 2009
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The teacher Mrs. L. on Mar 12, 2009
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