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Mr. Lund from Simla, CO is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books for the Reading Nook

Help me give my students books to feed their knowledge.

  • $292 goal

This project expired on August 2, 2025.

This project expired on August 2, 2025.

My Project

My goal for this project is to add books to my reading library in my social studies classroom. This will cultivate a love of reading and learning within my classroom. By creating an engaging and comfortable reading area, I aim to improve student engagement, promote independent reading, and enhance their understanding of social studies topics.

By incorporating a diverse collection of social studies and literature books, I will provide students with engaging resources to explore.

These books will cater to different reading levels and interests, making complex subjects more accessible and stimulating curiosity.

My students are exceptionally curious and eager to learn about the world around them. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique perspectives to our classroom. This project will not only support their academic growth but also celebrate and build on their individuality by providing resources that reflect their varied interests and experiences.

Mr. Lund Big Sandy School Grades 6-8 Simla, CO View local requests 60 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Divergent - Divergent Series Four-Book Paperback Box Set - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $43.77 1 $43.77
Kane Chronicles, The Paperback Box Set-The Kane Chronicles Box Set with Graphic Novel Sampler • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
The War I Finally Won - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
All the Light We Cannot See - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
The Great Gatsby - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $12.41 1 $12.41
Hunger Games - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
Inheritance Cycle - Eldest - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $11.67 1 $11.67
Inheritance Cycle - Brisingr - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $11.67 1 $11.67
Inheritance Cycle - Eragon - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $11.67 1 $11.67
The Hunger Games - Catching Fire - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $10.94 1 $10.94
Hunger Games - Mockingjay - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $10.94 1 $10.94
The Hunger Games - The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, Book One) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $10.94 1 $10.94
The Martian - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Bridge to Terabithia 40th Anniversary Edition - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
The Hobbit - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
A4 - A Wrinkle in Time - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83

Materials cost

$214.45

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$247.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.71

Total project goal

$291.38

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