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Many of my students do not have access to books or reading materials at home. My students love to read, and we currently have a very limited classroom library. I'm trying to add more books to the class library for the students to be able to bring home and read. I had the students vote on what books that they would like to see added to our library for them to have access to. My students are incredibly avid readers; some of them take home a book and finish it the same night. It's great to see them get so excited about reading. Our school is considered Title I and although we do receive support from various programs, having additional resources would enhance student achievement. I have sixty-eight 6th grade students that would really appreciate your help. Every single book on this list was chosen by the students in my classes.

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Many of my students do not have access to books or reading materials at home. My students love to read, and we currently have a very limited classroom library. I'm trying to add more books to the class library for the students to be able to bring home and read. I had the students vote on what books that they would like to see added to our library for them to have access to. My students are incredibly avid readers; some of them take home a book and finish it the same night. It's great to see them get so excited about reading. Our school is considered Title I and although we do receive support from various programs, having additional resources would enhance student achievement. I have sixty-eight 6th grade students that would really appreciate your help. Every single book on this list was chosen by the students in my classes.

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