The cost of 16 non-fiction books is $263, including shipping and <a target="new" href="http://www.donorschoose.org/html/fulfillment.htm" onclick="g_openWindow('http://www.donorschoose.org/html/fulfillment.htm', 300, 800, 'fulfillwindow');return false;">fulfillment</a>.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kass's classroom raised $300
This project is fully funded
I teach 7th grade students with special needs on the South Side of Chicago. Many of my students are struggling readers, who find reading difficult and boring. The school has 30 minutes of scheduled independent reading time every morning, but many of the students cannot take advantage of this opportunity because they can't find books they want to read. Many of the students do not have any books at home, and have to rely on the school's selection.
I have selected 16 non-fiction books that students will love! Some of these books have been specifically requested by students; others are similar to the books that are generally in high demand. They discuss topics that 7th graders are curious about, particularly puberty. These books are sure to engage students in independent reading and discussions about their reading - when they like their book, they love to talk about it.
With books they can't wait to read, students will look forward to and love reading. They will overcome some of their struggles with this motivation, and become better readers in the process.
Thank you for giving this opportunity to the students who need it the most!
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
Sex, Puberty, and All That Stuff: A Guide to Growing Up Jacqui Bailey, Jan McCafferty (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$11.65
3
$34.95
"What's Happening to My Body?" Book for Boys: A Growing-up Guide for Parents and Sons Lynda Madaras, Area Madaras, Jackie Aher (Illustrator), Simon Sullivan (Illustrator), With Area Madaras
• Barnes and Noble
$11.65
2
$23.30
What's Happening to My Body?: A Growing-up Guide for Parents and Daughters Lynda Madaras, With Area Madaras, Foreword by Marcia Herman-Giddens
• Barnes and Noble
$11.65
2
$23.30
Asking About Sex and Growing Up: A Question-and-Answer Book for Boys and Girls Joanna Cole, Alan Tiegreen (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$5.39
2
$10.78
Changing Bodies, Changing Lives: A Book for Teens on Sex and Relationships Ruth Bell, Ruth Bell Alexander
• Barnes and Noble
$22.45
2
$44.90
Girlology: A Girl's Guide to Stuff That Matters Melisa Melisa Holmes, Patricia Hutchinson, Melisa Holmes, Melisa Homes, Emily Eldridge (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$11.65
2
$23.30
Respect: A Girl's Guide to Getting Respect and Dealing When Your Line Is Crossed Courtney Macavinta, Elizabeth Verdick, Andrea R. Pluym, Andrea Vander Pluym, Anthea Van Der Pluym
• Barnes and Noble
$14.35
3
$43.05
Materials cost
$203.58
Vendor shipping charges
$20.36
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.09
Fulfillment labor & materials
$17.00
Total project cost
$246.00
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$54.00
Total project goal
$300.00
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$300.00
6 Donors
-$289.41
Donations toward project cost
-$246.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Kass and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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