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Ms. Ledford from Sacramento, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Catch Those Reading Vibes!

Help me give my students some of the best adaptations of adult books written specifically for teens. And books about cars! They ask for these daily!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ledford's classroom raised $603

This project is fully funded

My Project

It's so easy to say that our students are readers because they are just as enthusiastic about new books as I am! They are passionate and curious and show remarkable resilience against that past two years after COVID forced schools to close their physical doors.

Many important topics that reflect our society today are being written as adaptations for teens and these students deserve to have access and read these pivotal books.

These books provide clarity and context for the world they are living in.

My students also have a passion for cars. What better way to try and get good books on cars than through their school library!

Ms. Ledford Florin High School Grades 9-12

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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.

Sacramento, CA 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

850 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
A Young People's History of the United States: Revised and Updated (For Young People Series) • Amazon Business $23.95 2 $47.90
Caste (Adapted for Young Adults) • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Paradise Found: A High School Football Team's Rise from the Ashes • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
The Ultimate Serial Killer Trivia Book: A Collection Of Fascinating Facts And Disturbing Details About Infamous Serial Killers And Their Horrific Crimes (Perfect True Crime Gift) • Amazon Business $14.88 2 $29.76
365 Sports Cars You Must Drive: Fast, Faster, Fastest - Revised and Updated • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Devotion (Young Readers Edition): An Epic Story of Heroism and Friendship • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Life Skills for Young Adults: How to Manage Money, Find a Job, Stay Fit, Eat Healthy and Live Independently. Everything a Teen Should Know Before Leaving Home (Essential Life Skills for Teens) • Amazon Business $11.89 2 $23.78
Aaron Judge: The Incredible Story of the New York Yankees' Home Run–Hitting Phenom • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Built for Speed: The World's Fastest Road Cars • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Socrates: A Life Worth Living (Philosophy for Young People) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Man's Search for Meaning: Young Adult Edition: Young Adult Edition • Amazon Business $9.89 2 $19.78
The Media and Me: A Guide to Critical Media Literacy for Young People • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times • Amazon Business $16.89 1 $16.89
Shohei Ohtani: The Amazing Story of Baseball's Two-Way Japanese Superstar • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition): The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue (True Rescue Series) • Amazon Business $6.78 2 $13.56
White Fragility (Adapted for Young Adults): Why Understanding Racism Can Be So Hard for White People (Adapted for Young Adults) • Amazon Business $12.93 1 $12.93
Shaken: Young Reader's Edition: Fighting to Stand Strong No Matter What Comes Your Way • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Muscle & Chrome: Classic American Cars • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
100 Cars That Changed the World: The Designs, Engines, and Technologies That Drive Our Imaginations • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Undefeated Athlete: How to be a Champion in Any Sport • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Would You Rather? Family Challenge! Edition: Hilarious Scenarios & Crazy Competition for Kids, Teens, and Adults • Amazon Business $6.59 1 $6.59

Materials cost

$435.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $39.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$512.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.41

Total project goal

$602.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $602.73

4 Donors

-$430.48

Donations toward project cost

-$367.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.07

Matching donations from our partners

-$170.48

Match offers toward project cost

-$144.91

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.57

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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