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Ms. Tripp from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Tripp's classroom raised $319

A Class Library Face Lift

My students need a selection of 31 high-interest books for teenagers.

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Ms. Tripp Newton Bateman Elementary School
Chicago, IL Grades 6-8

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Disbelief. Shock. Sympathy. Those are the reactions I am given when I tell others that I teach 7th grade reading to students in an urban public school. Most people see this age group as outrageous, rebellious, and annoying.

It is precisely because of the energy level and self-searching that make me enjoy teaching this grade level so much. Middle school students are in search of their beliefs and values. It is a critical age as they explore who they are and what path they want to go down. They are constantly seeking approval from their peers and adults while challenging and testing us.

My own early adolescence was not easy either, and that is why I have found this age to be particularly satisfying to teach. When I was in 7th grade, I was concerned about the opposite sex, my appearance, and my own dysfunctional family while facing peer pressure on a daily basis. I relive these difficult times through my own students and when they come to me with a problem, I often direct them to a particular book that I believe will guide them. The authors who made me realize that I was "normal" helped me immensely. This is why I would like to expand my classroom library with books that appeal to boys and girls dealing with problems such as fitting in, dating, and body issues.

Your help will allow me to enhance our classroom library with thirty-one carefully selected books that address a myriad of teen issues. When I am able to make going through adolescence easier for a child, then all of the difficulties associated with teaching this age are well worth while. Your help will allow me to enhance our classroom library with thirty-one carefully selected books that address a myriad of teen issues.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

85 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. Tripp Newton Bateman Elementary School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than half of 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

85 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
What My Mother Doesn't Know Sonya Sones • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Lovesick Jake Coburn • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Candy Kevin Brooks • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Martyn Pig Kevin Brooks • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Scared Stiff Willo Davis Roberts • Barnes and Noble $5.39 1 $5.39
The Doll in the Garden: A Ghost Story Mary Downing Hahn • Barnes and Noble $5.35 1 $5.35
Schooled Gordon Korman • Barnes and Noble $5.39 1 $5.39
Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp Rick Yancey • Barnes and Noble $8.09 1 $8.09
Shakespeare's Secret Elise Broach • Barnes and Noble $5.39 1 $5.39
Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life Wendy Mass • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Out of Patience Brian Meehl • Barnes and Noble $5.85 1 $5.85
Peak Roland Smith • Barnes and Noble $6.25 1 $6.25
Keeper Mal Peet • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Miracle on 49th Street Mike Lupica • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Travel Team Mike Lupica • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Summer Ball Mike Lupica • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
How I Live Now Meg Rosoff • Barnes and Noble $5.98 1 $5.98
ttyl (Talk to You Later) Lauren Myracle • Barnes and Noble $6.25 1 $6.25
Burned Ellen Hopkins • Barnes and Noble $8.99 1 $8.99
Glass Ellen Hopkins • Barnes and Noble $10.79 1 $10.79
Thirteen Reasons Why Jay Asher • Barnes and Noble $10.19 1 $10.19
Impulse Ellen Hopkins • Barnes and Noble $8.99 1 $8.99
The Pretty One Cheryl Klam • Barnes and Noble $8.99 1 $8.99
If I Should Die Before I Wake Han Nolan • Barnes and Noble $6.25 1 $6.25
You Don't Know Me David Klass • Barnes and Noble $8.09 1 $8.09
Time for Andrew Mary Downing Hahn • Barnes and Noble $5.39 1 $5.39
Bounce Friend • Barnes and Noble $15.29 1 $15.29
Lush Friend • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Perfect Natasha Friend • Barnes and Noble $6.25 1 $6.25
Massive Julia Bell, Andrew Biscomb • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Skinny Ibi Kaslik • Barnes and Noble $7.15 1 $7.15

Materials cost

$225.80

Vendor shipping charges

 $22.58

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$261.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.29

Total project goal

$318.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $318.29

2 Donors

-$318.29

Donations toward project cost

-$261.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.29

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