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Ms. Clyburn from Augusta, GA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Readers, One Book Club at a Time!

Help me give my students access to a range of diverse novels. My student will engage with these books during book club groups based on reading levels and individual interest. Help me grow the love of reading!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Clyburn's classroom raised $906

This project is fully funded

My Project

In our middle school language arts classroom, reading isn’t just an assignment—it’s an opportunity for students to explore new ideas, connect with their peers, and discover books they truly enjoy. To make reading more engaging and meaningful, we are launching in-class book clubs based on student interests and reading levels. These book clubs will allow students to choose from a variety of high-interest novels and come together in small groups to read, discuss, and grow as readers.

To run these book clubs effectively, we need multiple copies of each novel so that every student can participate fully.

With your support, we can provide full sets of engaging, age-appropriate books for each group. This ensures that every student—regardless of background or ability—has equal access to the resources they need to succeed and feel included in the reading experience. These books will also be part of the classroom library when not being used by a book club.

By donating to this project, you’ll help us build a dynamic classroom library that supports choice, fosters a love of reading, and builds community through shared stories. These book clubs will not only strengthen literacy skills but also give students a voice and a sense of ownership in their learning. Together, we can create a classroom where every student sees themselves as a reader.

Ms. Clyburn John M Tutt Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Refugee • Amazon Business $12.50 5 $62.50
The Outsiders • Amazon Business $8.57 5 $42.85
Scythe (1) (Arc of a Scythe) • Amazon Business $7.77 5 $38.85
Stargirl (Stargirl Series) • Amazon Business $7.48 5 $37.40
When You Reach Me: (Newbery Medal Winner) (Yearling Newbery) • Amazon Business $7.00 5 $35.00
Fish in a Tree • Amazon Business $6.90 5 $34.50
Maniac Magee (Newbery Medal Winner) • Amazon Business $6.68 5 $33.40
Hunger Games 4-Book Paperback Box Set (the Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) • Amazon Business $33.25 1 $33.25
A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet) • Amazon Business $6.49 5 $32.45
Ghost (1) (Track) • Amazon Business $6.29 5 $31.45
Freak the Mighty (Scholastic Gold) • Amazon Business $5.70 5 $28.50
The Maze Runner Series Complete Collection Boxed Set (5-Book) • Amazon Business $27.66 1 $27.66
Holes (Holes Series) • Amazon Business $5.51 5 $27.55
Restart • Amazon Business $5.50 5 $27.50
The Phantom Tollbooth • Amazon Business $5.00 5 $25.00
Frindle • Amazon Business $4.72 5 $23.60
The Hate U Give: A Printz Honor Winner • Amazon Business $10.60 2 $21.20
Jason Reynolds's Track Series Paperback Collection (Boxed Set): Ghost; Patina; Sunny; Lu • Amazon Business $19.17 1 $19.17
Guts: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $7.07 2 $14.14
The Order of Things • Amazon Business $10.94 1 $10.94
A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $10.57 1 $10.57
Noise: A graphic novel based on a true story • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Max the Mighty • Amazon Business $8.11 1 $8.11
Everything, Everything • Amazon Business $8.11 1 $8.11
Shadow Jumper: A mystery adventure book for children and teens aged 10-14 (A Shadow Jumper Mystery Adventure) • Amazon Business $7.87 1 $7.87
Other Words for Home: A Newbery Honor Award Winner • Amazon Business $7.48 1 $7.48
The Girl Who Drank the Moon (Winner of the 2017 Newbery Medal) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Lalani of the Distant Sea • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
The House on Mango Street • Amazon Business $5.92 1 $5.92
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1) • Amazon Business $4.93 1 $4.93

Materials cost

$682.17

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$47.07

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$769.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$135.79

Total project goal

$905.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$905.26

8 Donors

-$371.26

Donations toward project cost

-$319.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.94

Matching donations from our partners

-$529.59

Match offers toward project cost

-$450.15

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.44

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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