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Mrs. Bowman from Fort Wayne, IN is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Reading Sanctuary

Help me give my students an enjoyable classroom to work in with comfortable floor cushion seats to sit on during independent stations. I have selected books that will encourage a love of reading!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bowman's classroom raised $363

This project is fully funded

My Project

Creating an inviting and flexible classroom environment can make all the difference for students, especially when it comes to building a love for reading. By providing different types of seating options, I hope to make my classroom a space where students feel comfortable, motivated, and excited to learn.

These resources will support a Title I school community, where many of my students are new to the country and still developing their English language skills.

My goal is to foster confidence in their academic journey and help make school a place they truly enjoy.

The addition of graphic novels will be especially powerful. Unlike traditional books, graphic novels use engaging visuals that help students follow the storyline and better understand the content—even when language is a barrier. These books can open the door to reading for pleasure, helping students build both literacy and confidence at the same time.

Mrs. Bowman Prince Chapman Academy Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Fort Wayne, IN View local requests

Nearly all 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

27 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
5 Book Set: Graphic Novels #2 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback, ages 8-12) - Break, Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, Four Eyes, Invisible, Duel • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $80.00 1 $80.00
ECR4Kids SoftZone Floor Cushions, Round, Flexible Seating, Emerald, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $63.99 1 $63.99
Harry N Abrams Inc Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hardback Book Set - 4-Volume Collection for Grades 3 & Up, Classroom Library Essential Books, Engaging Graphic Novels for Kids, Pre-Teens, Ages 8+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $53.96 1 $53.96
Cat Kid Comic Club - The Cat Kid Comic Club Collection: From the Creator of Dog Man (Cat Kid Comic Club #1-3 Boxed Set) - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $28.45 1 $28.45
Week By Week Phonics & Word Study Activities For The Intermediate Gr • Teachers' School Supply $18.99 1 $18.99
Everyday Phonics Gr 5 Intervention • Teachers' School Supply $12.99 1 $12.99
The Not-So-Lazy Schwa (Phonics Read-Alouds Series) • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59

Materials cost

$270.97

Vendor shipping charges

$3.52

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$308.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.45

Total project goal

$363.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$363.00

2 Donors

-$181.50

Donations toward project cost

-$154.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.22

match offer

-$181.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$154.27

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.22

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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