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Mrs. Newman from Suffolk, VA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Best Book Club Books

Help me give my students super fun books to read with friends in the classroom.

  • $448 goal

This project expired on July 7, 2024.

This project expired on July 7, 2024.

My Project

I want these books for my classroom because they offer a diverse range of perspectives and ideas that can help broaden my students' understanding of the world. By having a variety of books available, I can create a more inclusive and engaging learning environment that caters to the diverse interests and backgrounds of my students. These books can also help foster critical thinking skills and encourage discussions on important social issues, ultimately preparing my classmates for the challenges of the real world.

Furthermore, having access to different types of literature can help improve my classmates' reading skills and comprehension abilities.

By offering a mix of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and other genres, students can explore different writing styles and formats, ultimately enhancing their language and literacy skills. These books can also serve as a source of inspiration and creativity, sparking imagination and encouraging students to express themselves through writing and discussions. Overall, having a diverse collection of books in the classroom can greatly benefit my peers' learning and personal growth.

Mrs. Newman Northern Shores Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Suffolk, VA 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

55 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wonder • Amazon Business $9.40 5 $47.00
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus (Volume 1) • Amazon Business $7.19 5 $35.95
Fish in a Tree • AKJ Education $6.56 5 $32.80
Holes • AKJ Education $6.56 5 $32.80
The One and Only Ivan • AKJ Education $6.56 5 $32.80
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One: The Lightning Thief • AKJ Education $6.56 5 $32.80
Blood on the River: James Town, 1607 • AKJ Education $6.56 5 $32.80
Matilda • AKJ Education $6.56 5 $32.80
The Wild Robot • AKJ Education $6.56 5 $32.80
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane • AKJ Education $6.56 5 $32.80

Materials cost

$345.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$380.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.15

Total project goal

$447.68

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