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Ms. Perschmann from Winsted, CT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building an Engaging Classroom Library!

Help me give my students an engaging classroom library filled with diverse and relevant YA selections.

  • $992 goal

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My Project

In the dynamic landscape of education, fostering a love for reading and providing students with diverse literary resources is paramount to their academic success and holistic development. The project I am proposing aims to create a vibrant and accessible classroom library, contributing significantly to Learning Acceleration, Academic Renewal, and Student Enrichment, with a particular focus on the Social, Emotional, & Mental Health of Students.

Learning Acceleration:

In the face of academic challenges, a well-equipped classroom library serves as a catalyst for learning acceleration. The availability of a wide range of reading materials enables students to explore topics beyond the standard curriculum, reinforcing their understanding of core concepts. By tailoring reading selections to individual learning needs and interests, students can progress at their own pace, bridging gaps in comprehension and gaining a deeper understanding of academic subjects.

Academic Renewal:

A classroom library facilitates academic renewal by promoting a culture of continuous learning and intellectual curiosity. It provides an opportunity for students to engage with supplemental materials, encouraging critical thinking and analytical skills. By incorporating diverse perspectives and genres, the library fosters a sense of inclusivity, helping students develop a broader worldview and a more profound appreciation for various cultures, history, and science. This exposure not only enriches their academic experience but also cultivates a passion for lifelong learning.

Student Enrichment:

A well-stocked classroom library contributes significantly to student enrichment by offering a variety of resources that extend beyond traditional textbooks. In addition to academic benefits, a classroom library plays a crucial role in supporting the social, emotional, and mental Reading fosters empathy by allowing students to connect with diverse characters and situations. It serves as a therapeutic outlet, offering a safe space for students to escape from stressors and immerse themselves in imaginative worlds.

Ms. Perschmann Northwestern Regional Middle School Grades 9-12

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Winsted, CT View local requests 60 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy: A Newbery Honor Award Winner • Amazon Business $6.99 15 $104.85
A Court of Thorns and Roses Paperback Box Set (5 books) • Amazon Business $55.80 1 $55.80
The Red Rising Series Collection 5 Books Set By Pierce Brown (Red Rising, Golden Son, Morning Star, Iron Gold, Dark Age) • Amazon Business $44.00 1 $44.00
Project Hail Mary: A Novel • Amazon Business $13.98 2 $27.96
The Lincoln Highway: A Novel • Amazon Business $11.22 2 $22.44
Beholder • Amazon Business $18.23 1 $18.23
The Age of Miracles: A Novel • Amazon Business $17.00 1 $17.00
The Poet X (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Heroine • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Tumbling • Amazon Business $15.96 1 $15.96
A Study in Drowning • Amazon Business $15.70 1 $15.70
A Curse for True Love (Once Upon a Broken Heart, 3) • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
The Impossible Knife of Memory • Amazon Business $14.35 1 $14.35
The Brothers Hawthorne (The Inheritance Games, 4) • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
Long Way Down • Amazon Business $6.79 2 $13.58
Nemesis (Project Nemesis) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
The Nowhere Girls • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Divine Rivals: A Novel (Letters of Enchantment, 1) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Firekeeper's Daughter • Amazon Business $11.24 1 $11.24
Otherworld (Last Reality) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Weird Girl and What's His Name • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Three Things I Know Are True • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
The Final Gambit (The Inheritance Games, 3) • Amazon Business $10.64 1 $10.64
Girls Like Us • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59
The Bridge • Amazon Business $10.55 1 $10.55
Gym Candy • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Swim Team: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $10.25 1 $10.25
Whale Talk • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19
Imogen, Obviously • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Keeper • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Neanderthal Opens the Door to the Universe • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
In the Wild Light • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe • Amazon Business $9.77 1 $9.77
The Ask and the Answer (with bonus short story): Chaos Walking: Book Two • Amazon Business $9.60 1 $9.60
Eliza and Her Monsters • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
The Fountains of Silence • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
A Heart in a Body in the World • Amazon Business $9.57 1 $9.57
Lost in the Sun • Amazon Business $9.48 1 $9.48
Sadie • Amazon Business $9.48 1 $9.48
After the Shot Drops • Amazon Business $9.34 1 $9.34
The Running Dream (Schneider Family Book Award - Teen Book Winner) • Amazon Business $9.34 1 $9.34
The Moves Make the Man: A Newbery Honor Award Winner • Amazon Business $9.27 1 $9.27
American Road Trip • Amazon Business $9.20 1 $9.20
The Castle in the Mist (The Other Side) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The Moves Make the Man (Newbery Honor Book) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Today Tonight Tomorrow • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Dread Nation • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
A Monster Calls: Inspired by an idea from Siobhan Dowd • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
The Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games, 1) • Amazon Business $8.24 1 $8.24
Best Foot Forward • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Prodigy: A Novel • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Knife of Never Letting Go (with bonus short story): Chaos Walking: Book One • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
The Rest of Us Just Live Here • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
When My Heart Joins the Thousand • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Field Guide to the North American Teenager • Amazon Business $6.59 1 $6.59

Materials cost

$796.05

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$842.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.76

Total project goal

$991.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $991.75

1 Donor

-$991.75

Donations toward project cost

-$842.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$148.76

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