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Ms. Riordan from Rock Hill, SC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Our Team's Library

Help me give my students contemporary, high interest books that resonate with their lives.

  • $1,014 goal

This project expired on July 16, 2026.

This project expired on July 16, 2026.

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Ms. Riordan Northwestern High School
Rock Hill, SC Grades 9-12

My Project

Investing in a dedicated teen sports collection is a strategic move to boost literacy and student engagement by meeting young readers where their interests already lie. For many high schoolers, especially those labeled as reluctant readers, the barrier to picking up a book is often a lack of relatability. Sports-themed literature bridges this gap by offering high-stakes, fast-paced narratives that mirror the physical discipline and emotional intensity students experience on the field. By providing stories that reflect their own lifestyles, the library transforms from a purely academic space into an inclusive hub that validates the identity of the student-athlete.

Modern sports fiction and biographies frequently tackle themes of mental health, racial equity, socioeconomic pressure, and the resilience required to overcome failure.

Beyond simple entertainment, these books serve as a vital tool for addressing complex real-world issues. This collection also plays a crucial role in closing the gender gap in literacy, as action-oriented plots and accessible formats like graphic novels or verse novels are statistically effective at engaging teen boys. Ultimately, I'm trying to continue to foster a unified school culture where athletic passion and academic growth coexist, ensuring every student finds a "mirror" of their own experience on the library shelves.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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

999 students impacted
Ms. Riordan Northwestern High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Rock Hill, SC 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

999 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Saddleback Educational Publishing Saddleback Hi-Lo Teen Sports Set A, High School, Set of 15 Books - Adult • School Specialty $364.64 1 $364.64
Saddleback Educational Publishing Saddleback Hi-Lo Teen Sports Set B, High School, Set of 16 Books - Adult • School Specialty $205.79 1 $205.79
Cover-up: Mystery at the Super Bowl • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
I'm With Stupid (Felton Reinstein trilogy, 3) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Nothing Special (Felton Reinstein trilogy, 2) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Confidence Code for Girls, The - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
Stupid Fast (Felton Reinstein trilogy, 1) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Rush for the Gold: Mystery at the Olympics (The Sports Beat, 6) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
The Rivalry: Mystery at the Army-Navy Game (The Sports Beat, 5) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Blood Sport (Orca Soundings) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Tom Brady: The Inspiring Story of One of Football's Greatest Quarterbacks (Football Biography Books) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sports Nutrition for Young Adults: A Game-Winning Guide to Maximize Performance • Amazon Business $8.80 1 $8.80
100 Baseball Legends Who Shaped Sports History: A Sports Biography Book for Kids and Teens (100 Series) • Amazon Business $7.42 1 $7.42
Change-Up: Mystery at the World Series (The Sports Beat, 4) • Amazon Business $7.20 1 $7.20
Last Shot: Mystery at the Final Four (The Sports Beat, 1) • Amazon Business $7.07 1 $7.07

Materials cost

$713.19

Vendor shipping charges

 $57.04

Sales tax

 $50.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$861.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$151.98

Total project goal

$1,013.19

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