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Ms. Stern from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books for Blossoming Brains

Help me give my students high interest books for students to enjoy during independent reading.

  • $422 goal

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My Project

My 3rd grade students are in need of high-interest chapter books to enrich their independent reading sessions. These young readers face a challenge as they lack access to compelling books at home. To support their educational journey, it is essential to provide a diverse collection of engaging chapter books within the school environment. By doing so, we can create an opportunity for these students to discover the joy of reading, foster their literacy skills, and open doors to new worlds that may not be readily accessible to them outside of school. Your contribution can make a significant impact on enhancing their reading experiences and expanding their horizons.

Ms. Stern Brennemann Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Chicago, IL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Captain Underpants Collection - 12 Book Set • AKJ Education $114.73 1 $114.73
Dog Man: The Supa Buddies Mega Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1-10 Box Set) • Amazon Business $90.68 1 $90.68
Harry N Abrams Inc Diary of a Wimpy Kid Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $53.96 1 $53.96
Dork Diaries Box Set (Book 1-3) Dork Diaries; Dork Diaries 2; Dork Diaries 3 • AKJ Education $30.65 1 $30.65
Bob books. • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Hombre Perro se desata (Dog Man Unleashed) (2) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.21 1 $12.21
Hombre Perro: Historia de dos gatitos (Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties) (3) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $8.47 1 $8.47

Materials cost

$323.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$358.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.30

Total project goal

$421.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $421.99

4 Donors

-$416.11

Donations toward project cost

-$358.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.42

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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