Bouncing Into Books: Bringing the Crossover to Our Classroom
Help me give my students a class set of the book the crossover for our book buddy program.
$716 goal
This project expired on August 2, 2025.
This project expired on August 2, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
In our diverse inner-city school, our students bring energy, creativity, and a love for learning.
However, many of them face challenges accessing engaging books that reflect their experiences and interests.
To encourage both literacy and mentorship, we are starting Book Buddies, where our sixth-graders will read The Crossover with their second-grade partners, building connections through shared storytelling and discussion.
We need a classroom set of The Crossover by Kwame Alexander to launch a powerful peer-reading program that pairs sixth graders with my second-grade bilingual students. Through this collaboration, older students will develop leadership and reading fluency while younger students gain confidence and literacy skills. The novel’s fast-paced verse, relatable themes, and engaging basketball narrative will hook students of all levels, making reading exciting and accessible.
With your support, we can create a literacy-rich environment where students not only improve their reading skills but also build meaningful relationships, promoting a school culture of mentorship and a love for books.
This project will help students:
-Strengthen reading comprehension
through peer discussions.
-Develop leadership skills as sixth graders guide younger readers.
-Encourage friendships across grade levels, creating a supportive school community.
Your donations will ensure that every student can participate in this exciting Book Buddy Program, making reading a "slam dunk success" for all!
Thank you for supporting these children by knocking down the barrier to resources that are necessary for their success.
I very much appreciate your consideration and sincerely hope you will view my request favorably and provide the requisite funds.
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
55 students impacted
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