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Ms. Bailey from Duncan, SC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Readers, One Book at a Time!

Help me give my students a collection of engaging books to foster a love for reading and enhance their literacy skills.

  • $329 goal

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

My Project

I’m excited to create a space where my students can gather to read independently and discover a love for reading. Currently, I don’t have a classroom library, and I’m eager to build one that encourages students to explore different genres—whether they’re drawn to graphic novels or chapter books. I want them to feel empowered to choose books that match their interests and reading levels, fostering a joy for reading that will last a lifetime.

By adding these books to our classroom, I can provide my students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in new worlds, ideas, and stories.

The excitement they feel when they pick up a book is contagious, and I’m eager to build on that excitement by giving them more options to dive into. Helping them access books that truly interest them will be the key to encouraging a lifelong love of reading and enhancing their literacy skills.

Thank you for supporting this important part of my students' educational journey. With your help, I can create a space where they not only grow as readers but also develop a deep appreciation for the magic of books!

Ms. Bailey Duncan Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

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.

Duncan, SC View local requests

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

20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jeff Kinney Diary of a Wimpy Kid 1-16 Books Boxed Set, Complete Collection Series, Paperback Edition(1-16) • Amazon Business $59.97 1 $59.97
NEW! Ranger in Time Series Set I (Book 1 - Book 6) • Amazon Business $39.55 1 $39.55
Raina Telgemeier Collection Box Set (Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, Guts) • Amazon Business $37.36 1 $37.36
The Wild Robot Boxed Set • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Wings of Fire #1-#4: A Graphic Novel Box Set (Wings of Fire Graphic Novels #1-#4) (Wings of Fire Graphix) • Amazon Business $27.46 1 $27.46
I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 (I Survived Graphic Novel #7) (I Survived Graphix) • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
The Candymakers • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Alone • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
J. D. the Kid Barber - J.D. and the Great Barber Battle - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom (Cookie Chronicles) • Amazon Business $5.15 1 $5.15

Materials cost

$229.27

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$16.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$278.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.21

Total project goal

$328.08

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