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Mrs. Friedland from Philadelphia, PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Readers, One Shelf at a Time

Help me give my students the tools they need to succeed by providing new bookshelves to organize our growing classroom library and inspire a love of reading.

  • $267 goal

This project expired on June 19, 2025.

This project expired on June 19, 2025.

My Project

My 8th grade students are a talented and energetic group of young adults. Despite the challenges they face, they are eager to dive into new topics, debate ideas, and express themselves creatively.

With new bookshelves, I can:

Organize our growing classroom library: Making it easier for students to find books that spark their interests.

Create a dedicated reading space: A quiet place for independent reading and research.

Encourage critical thinking and analysis By providing access to a variety of texts.

My goal is to inspire a lifelong love of learning in my students and provide them with the tools they need to succeed. With a well-organized classroom library, I can foster a culture of curiosity and intellectual exploration.

What makes my students special is their unique blend of youthful energy and emerging maturity. They’re ready to tackle challenging ideas and make a difference in the world, despite the obstacles they may face.

Mrs. Friedland Robert B Pollock Elementary School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Philadelphia, PA 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

90 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rotating Bookshelf, Revolving Bookcase, Spinning Book Shelf, 4 Tier, 18.2” W x 50.6” H, White, Wood, 360 Degrees Bookshelves, Floor Stand, Rotation Display Tower, Stackable, Round, for Kids, Children • Amazon Business $97.01 2 $194.02

Materials cost

$194.02

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$226.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.05

Total project goal

$266.98

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