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Ms. Cicchinelli from Youngstown, OH is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books for Struggling Readers

Help me give my students books to help them build their confidence with their reading.

  • $158 goal

This project expired on August 3, 2025.

This project expired on August 3, 2025.

My Project

As an educator, I know how important it is for students to feel motivated and confident in their abilities, especially when they are struggling with a skill as fundamental as reading. For many of my students, reading is a challenging subject that causes frustration, self-doubt, and a lack of enthusiasm for learning. However, with the right encouragement and support, these students can experience tremendous growth and success!

In order to boost the confidence and motivation of my struggling readers, I want to provide them with high interest books that will motivate them to read.

These books will be used during independent reading time, small group instruction, and read-aloud sessions, allowing each child to enjoy and learn from them in different ways. By creating a classroom library filled with books that are both diverse and exciting, we will not only nurture their love of reading but also provide them with the tools they need to become confident, lifelong readers.

Ms. Cicchinelli Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown 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

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Youngstown, OH 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

50 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Basketball's Greatest Players (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $5.64 5 $28.20
GoodtoU Drawstring Backpack 40 Pcs Cinch Bags Drawstring Bags Bulk Nylon Draw String Sport Bag, 10 Colors • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Football GOATs: The Greatest Athletes of All Time (Sports Illustrated Kids: GOATs) • Amazon Business $8.47 3 $25.41
Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars • Amazon Business $7.35 3 $22.05

Materials cost

$102.65

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$134.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.68

Total project goal

$157.87

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