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Ms. Unruh from Helena, MT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books They Can't Wait to Read

Help me give my students these engaging award-nominated books to keep them reading and learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Unruh's classroom raised $353

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our students are overcomers!

They are eager to read and learn, and enjoy a good book.

These titles have been nominated for the Pacific Northwest Library Association's Young Readers' Choice Award for 2026.

Students have the opportunity to read or listen to these titles and vote for their favorite. Students sometimes choose to read the titles independently, as a book club, or as a class read-aloud.

This great book award program encourages students to read quality books that they like, engage in conversation with peers and adults about books, and feel empowered that their opinion matters.

Last year after I promoted each book, students wrote their prediction for the ending. That really sparked their interest!

I would like to have multiple copies of these chapter books to expand the number of students participating. I think this could lead to exponentially more reading and that's something that definitely gets my vote!

Ms. Unruh Broadwater Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Helena, MT 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

100 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Four Eyes: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $16.92 4 $67.68
The Grace of Wild Things • Amazon Business $11.89 4 $47.56
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods (Percy Jackson & the Olympians) • Amazon Business $10.71 4 $42.84
A Horse Named Sky - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $9.49 4 $37.96
The Firefly Summer - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $8.73 4 $34.92
The Skull - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $8.69 4 $34.76

Materials cost

$265.72

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$299.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.89

Total project goal

$352.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$352.60

4 Donors

-$352.60

Donations toward project cost

-$299.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.89

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$0.00

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