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Ms. Guerrier's classroom raised $499

Boost Literacy with Read Across America Week

Help me give my students books, a corkboard for their author spotlight, and other resources to lead a campus-wide literacy initiative and build a reading culture amongst the school community.

Ms. Guerrier Bard High School Early College - Bronx

Bronx, NY Grades 9-12

My Project

My students care deeply about books, even if they do not always see themselves as "readers." On our Title I high school campus in the South Bronx, many students have had limited access to books they actually want to read. Still, they show up to the library during lunch and after school to talk about the latest releases and help each other find something new. This year, my student library interns stepped up and decided to turn that energy into something meaningful.

My library interns are planning and hosting an entire week of literacy events for Read Across America Week as a way to give back to their school community and make reading feel welcoming.

This is designed to boost literacy across our campus and encourage students to explore books. Through Library Bingo, students will check off prompts on their reading habits, introduce friends to new titles, and discuss authors' writing styles. During a manga-themed UNO day, students will combine something they already love with book-based discussion prompts. They will also host author talks/information sessions on various books using the corkboard. The week will end with a Book Café where students can sample new reads in a relaxed setting and find books they may want to take home. They will also create author spotlight tables using the art prints, gold frames, chalkboard and gift popular books by famous female authors as it coincides with Women's History Month.

These community service events will be held during lunch and after school. The colored ink is to print brochures with literacy/reading statistics. The corkboard and dry erase packets are for their info session/author spotlights and will display the brochures. Students will play the vinyl at the hands-on tournament. These materials will allow my students to run this literacy initiative on campus.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

401 students impacted 1 donor

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Ms. Guerrier Bard High School Early College - Bronx Grades 9-12

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

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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

401 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

[15 Sq/ft] Large Rolling Whiteboard & Corkboard Combo with Stand, 28"x40" Reversible Double-Sided White Board Cork Board Combination, Mobile Dry Erase and Bulletin Boards on Wheels • Amazon Business $103.44 1 $103.44

Brother Genuine LC4014PKS Standard Yield 4-Pack Ink Cartridges – Includes 1 Cartridge Each of Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99

Olivia Dean - The Art Of Loving (Vinyl) • Target $32.99 1 $32.99

Parable of the Talents: A Graphic Novel Adaptation • Amazon Business $19.00 1 $19.00

Parable of the Talents • Amazon Business $8.85 2 $17.70

FIXSMITH 8x10 Picture Frame Bulk-6 Pack, Gold Picture Frames Collage Wall Decor, Wall & Tabletop Picture Frames, Photo Frame with HD Plexiglass, Display Pictures 5x7 with Mat or 8x10 Without Mat • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14

Maya Angelou: A Writer's Journal • Amazon Business $13.52 1 $13.52

Parable of the Sower • Amazon Business $12.31 1 $12.31

The Complete Poetry • Amazon Business $11.88 1 $11.88

Beloved Waters: Toni Morrison Collage Art Digital Print • Etsy $10.00 1 $10.00

Earthseed in the Forest: Octavia Butler Collage Art Digital Print • Etsy $10.00 1 $10.00

Halobios Chalkboard with Beech-Wood Base, 8 x 12 inch Tabletop Message Boards Menu Chalkboard Stand, Double Sided Blackboard for Party, Tables Decoration, Wedding, Bar and Restaurant • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49

Maya Angelou Art Print • Etsy $9.40 1 $9.40

Toni Morrison Art • Etsy $9.40 1 $9.40

Sula: A Novel (Vintage International) • Amazon Business $9.31 1 $9.31

Beloved: Pulitzer Prize Winner (Vintage International) • Amazon Business $9.02 1 $9.02

Frederick Douglass - Digital Download Poster • Etsy $8.00 1 $8.00

Song of Solomon: A Novel (Vintage International) • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69

Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation • Amazon Business $7.30 1 $7.30

Essex Wares - 6 Pack, Maroon, Durable Water-Resistant Dry Erase Pocket Document Protectors, 10" Wide x 13.5" Tall - Dry Erase Clear Plastic Sleeves - Reusable & Easy Erase Plastic Invoice Holders • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Gift Bags 3 Pcs Large Size Gift Bags with Tissue Paper and Handles,Bow Ribbon and Greeting Cards, 11.8" x 4" x 10", Black • Amazon Business $5.94 1 $5.94

HX&OD Rectangular Tablecloth Cationic Fabric Waterproof Stain Resistant Wrinkle-Resistant for Home/Decoration/Party/Buffet/Wedding/Dining Room/Camping • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Paulo Coelho Quote Wall Art • Etsy $4.85 1 $4.85

Materials cost			$382.35
Vendor shipping charges			$5.99
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.74
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$424.08
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$74.84
Total project goal			$498.92
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$498.92
1 Donor			-$498.92
Donations toward project cost			-$424.08
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$74.84
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Boost Literacy with Read Across America Week

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