A Diverse and Engaging Classroom Library for Third Graders
Help me give my students a new classroom library! My third-grade classroom is a wonderfully diverse group of students, and I want to ensure that every child has access to books that reflect their identities, interests, and experiences.
Currently, my classroom library is limited, and many of the books are outdated or no longer reflect the interests of my students. Your donation will allow me to provide new, diverse books that speak to the unique identities and experiences of my third graders. These books will foster their imaginations, enhance their literacy skills, and promote a love for reading that will last a lifetime.
I know that a classroom library can be a powerful tool in helping students build the skills they need to succeed academically and emotionally.
With your help, I can give my students the opportunity to explore stories that will challenge, inspire, and empower them.
In order to nurture their curiosity and expand their worldview, I’m seeking support to build a library that includes books from a variety of genres, cultures, and perspectives. A classroom library should be a place where kids see themselves reflected in the stories, but also where they encounter characters and ideas that expand their horizons.
The Impact on My Students:
Increased Engagement: By providing a selection of books that are relevant to their interests, my students will feel more motivated to read. Whether it's graphic novels, fantasy, adventure, or realistic fiction, high-interest books will encourage them to read more often, improving their literacy skills.
Cultural Awareness & Empathy: Diverse books open windows into other people's lives and experiences. By introducing stories with characters from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and life situations, my students will build empathy, understanding, and a deeper respect for diversity.
Fostering a Love for Reading: Books should not only teach academic skills but also inspire students to read for pleasure. With an updated, diverse collection, I can help my students find books that they are excited about, encouraging lifelong reading habits.
The Treehouse Series 12 Books Collection set
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Eerie Elementary Series Set of 1 - 10 Humor Combined with Adventure for Reluctant Reader Appeal
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$48.90
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$48.90
Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles: The Complete Series: Books 1-6 (Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles)
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$37.71
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$37.71
The Shapeshifter Series 6 Books Collection Box Set By Ali Sparkes (Finding the Fox, Running the Risk, Going to Ground, Dowsing the Dead, Stirring the Storm, Feather And Fang)
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$36.99
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$36.99
Pizza and Taco Lunch Special: 6-Book Boxed Set: Books 1-6 (A Graphic Novel Boxed Set)
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$35.15
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$35.15
Jake Maddox Graphic Novels 4-book Boxed Set 2
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$28.80
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Jake Maddox Graphic Novels Boxed Set 1: Comeback Catcher, Daydream Receiver, Home Ice Rivals, Soccer Superstar
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$28.00
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$28.00
Zoey and Sassafras Books 1-6 Pack (Zoey and Sassafras, 7)
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$26.42
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$26.42
Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book 10-Book Box Set
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$25.66
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The Wayside School 4-Book Box Set: Sideways Stories from Wayside School, Wayside School Is Falling Down, Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger, ... Doom―Hilarious Chapter Book Series for Kids
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$25.14
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$25.14
Frankie Sparks Invention Collection Books 1-4 (Boxed Set): Frankie Sparks and the Class Pet; Frankie Sparks and the Talent Show Trick; Frankie Sparks ... Charm (Frankie Sparks, Third-Grade Inventor)
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$24.35
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$24.35
My Weird School Daze 12-Book Box Set: Books 1-12
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$24.30
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Adventure in Grand Canyon National Park: A Mystery Adventure (National Park Mystery Series)
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$11.69
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Timmi Tobbson Junior Boxed Set: Timmi Tobbson Junior (6-8) Children's Detective Adventure Books 1-3 (Solve-Them-Yourself Mysteries Book Series for Boys and Girls (Cover may vary))
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$22.09
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The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand-New Colors
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$21.99
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The League of Secret Heroes Complete Collection (Boxed Set): Cape; Mask; Boots
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$21.80
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$21.80
Mercy Watson Boxed Set: Adventures of a Porcine Wonder: Books 1-6
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$19.48
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Messi: A Boy Who Became A Star. Inspiring children book about Lionel Messi - one of the best soccer players in history. (Soccer Book For Kids)
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$15.90
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Danger in Zion National Park: A Mystery Adventure (National Park Mystery Series)
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$13.55
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Teacup
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Rebekah - Girl Detective Books 1-8: Fun Short Story Mysteries for Children Ages 9-12 (The Mysterious Garden, Alien Invasion, Magellan Goes Missing, Ghost Hunting,Grown-Ups Out To Get Us?! + 3 more!)
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$12.99
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Quest in Yosemite National Park: A Mystery Adventure (National Park Mystery Series)
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$11.99
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In the Past: From Trilobites to Dinosaurs to Mammoths in More Than 500 Million Years
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$11.81
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$11.81
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
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$11.61
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Discovery in Great Sand Dunes National Park: A Mystery Adventure (National Park Mystery Series)
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$11.39
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The Tree Lady: The True Story of How One Tree-Loving Woman Changed a City Forever
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$11.18
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The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist
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$10.62
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Love
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$10.40
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Mystery In Rocky Mountain National Park (National Park Mystery Series)
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$9.26
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Last Stop On Market Street
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$9.20
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Stephen Curry: The Children's Book: The Boy Who Never Gave Up
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The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin (Amazing Scientists, 1)
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$8.79
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Strongheart: Wonder Dog of the Silver Screen
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The Blacker the Berry
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The Secret Zoo
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$7.87
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Black Brother, Black Brother
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$7.08
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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
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$6.78
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As Brave As You
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$6.68
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The End of the Beginning: Being the Adventures of a Small Snail (and an Even Smaller Ant)
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$6.31
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Where Is Niagara Falls?
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Where Is the Great Barrier Reef?
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Materials cost
$800.04
Vendor shipping charges
$3.99
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$12.00
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$846.03
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$149.30
Total project goal
$995.33
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$995.33
8 Donors
-$532.22
Donations toward project cost
-$478.64
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$53.58
Matching donations from our partners
-$432.22
Match offers toward project cost
-$367.39
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