I am the library media specialist at a rural Mississippi high school. Our school is working hard to improve graduation rates and prepare students for college. We found through examining state test data that our school needs a greater emphasis on reading. Teachers at our school believe that the key to student success in high school and college is strong reading comprehension. We have implemented the Accelerated Reader and Lexile programs to reinforce student reading. Our local library has been plagued with leaking problems and black mold since Hurricane Katrina. This has caused them to lose thousands of dollars in books. Consequently, our students rely primarily on our school library for reading and research materials.
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Jul 24, 2010 to Popular Request African American Teen Fiction
"Wow! I hadn't been online for a few days while some wonderful donors slipped in to fund this project. I think this has been the largest number of donors to ever fund one of my projects. It shows how people working together can accomplish great things. My library will open in less than two weeks. The students will be treated to a display of wonderful culturally relevant fiction. Thank you so much to all of you for your help in fulfilling this dream for our library!"
Jul 24, 2010 to Popular Request African American Teen Fiction
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Jul 21, 2010 from Murphy, TX gave supporting Badgers and Creepers For Charity! to Popular Request African American Teen Fiction
"I gave to this project in honor of Adam Lambert and Tommy Joe Ratliff who have inspired so many to think positively, to give generously of themselves, and to pursue their dreams."
"I gave to this project in honor of Adam Lambert and Tommy Joe Ratliff who have inspired so many to think positively, to give generously of themselves, and to pursue their dreams."
Jul 20, 2010 from Pennsylvania gave to Popular Request African American Teen Fiction
"I gave to this project because I was a teacher of African American students so I saw first hand how important it was for us to choose books that connected with their lives."
Jul 19, 2010 from California gave to Popular Request African American Teen Fiction
"I gave to this project because Katha Pollit said to!"
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Jul 19, 2010 from New York, NY gave supporting Katha's Giving Page to Popular Request African American Teen Fiction
"I gave to this project because every student needs a wide choice of books to draw them into the joy of reading."
"I gave to this project because every student needs a wide choice of books to draw them into the joy of reading."
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Jun 30, 2010 from Eugene, OR gave to Popular Request African American Teen Fiction
"I donated because I want to support kids in Mississippi."
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Jun 19, 2010 from Poulsbo, WA gave to Popular Request African American Teen Fiction
