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Ms. E from Cheltenham, MD is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Book Study for Incarcerated Young Men: Makes Me Wanna Holler

Help me give my students an opportunity to be engaged and empowered through the reading and discussion of Nathan McCall's "Makes Me Wanna Holler," a memoir detailing the life of a young man's journey through incarceration, and redemption.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. E's classroom raised $1,250

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My Project

1. Project Overview:

Book Study for Incarcerated Young Men

Objective: To engage and empower incarcerated young men through the reading and discussion of Nathan McCall's "Makes Me Wanna Holler," a memoir detailing the life of a young man's journey through mistakes, incarceration, and redemption.

Duration: 8 weeks

2. Goals and Objectives:

Foster a safe and supportive environment for participants to explore themes of personal responsibility, resilience, and redemption.

Encourage critical thinking, empathy, and self-reflection through group discussions and activities.

Provide participants with tools and strategies for personal growth and development.

Promote a sense of community and camaraderie among participants.

3. Project Activities:

Week 1: Orientation and Introduction

Introduce the book "Makes Me Wanna Holler" by Nathan McCall.

Provide an overview of the project goals and structure.

Establish group norms and guidelines for respectful discussion.

Distribute copies of the book to participants.

Weeks 2-7: Weekly Reading and Discussion Sessions

Each week, participants will read assigned chapters of the book independently.

Facilitators will lead group discussions exploring themes, characters, and personal connections to the text.

Encourage participants to share their thoughts, feelings, and reactions to the reading.

Incorporate interactive activities, journaling prompts, and role-playing exercises to deepen engagement.

Week 8: Culminating Reflection and Celebration

Reflect on the journey of reading and discussing "Makes Me Wanna Holler."

Invite participants to share insights gained and personal growth experienced throughout the project.

Celebrate achievements and milestones reached.

Discuss strategies for applying lessons learned from the book to participants' lives moving forward.

Provide resources and support for continued personal development.

Ms. E Cheltenham Youth Facility Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

73 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Makes Me Wanna Holler: A Young Black Man in America • Amazon Business $16.00 60 $960.00

Materials cost

$960.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $57.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,062.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$187.41

Total project goal

$1,249.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,249.41

1 Donor

-$1,249.41

Donations toward project cost

-$1,062.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$187.41

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