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Ms. Williams from Upper Marlboro, MD is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Celebrities Cookbooks

Help me give my students a set of celebrity cookbooks to enhance their literary skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Williams's classroom raised $352

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My Project

Reading a cookbook is a form of literacy because it involves the ability to read and comprehend written instructions and recipes. It requires skills such as identifying and interpreting words, understanding the meaning of measurements and quantities, and following step-by-step instructions. Cookbooks are often written in a specific format that requires the reader to understand and follow directions carefully to achieve the desired outcome.

Students want to replicate their favorite celebrity signature dishes using their cookbooks and learn more about their cooking style.

Many celebrities have published cookbooks that feature their favorite recipes, cooking tips, and techniques. Celebrities often use unique and flavorful ingredients in their cooking. Experiment with new ingredients and flavors to add some excitement to your meals.

Reading a cookbook is a form of literacy because it involves the ability to read and comprehend written instructions and recipes. Readers must understand the recipe's purpose, the techniques used, and the flavors and textures of the ingredients, be able to adapt the recipe to their tastes or dietary needs and make adjustments as necessary.

Cooking like a celebrity should be fun and enjoyable. Cooking like a celebrity doesn't mean you have to spend much money on fancy ingredients or equipment. With some practice, students can create delicious and impressive dishes that will impress their family and friends.

Ms. Williams Dr Henry A Wise Junior High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Upper Marlboro, MD View local requests

More than half 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

HBCU Alum 180 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cooking with Miss Quad: Live, Laugh, Love and Eat • Amazon Business $26.95 2 $53.90
Cravings: All Together: Recipes to Love: A Cookbook • Amazon Business $18.54 2 $37.08
The Quick Fix Kitchen: Easy Recipes and Time-Saving Tips for a Healthier, Stress-Free Life: A Cookbook • Amazon Business $16.85 2 $33.70
Rapper's Delight: The Hip Hop Cookbook • Amazon Business $15.76 2 $31.52
The Full Plate: Flavor-Filled, Easy Recipes for Families with No Time and a Lot to Do • Amazon Business $15.69 2 $31.38
Shaq's Family Style: Championship Recipes for Feeding Family and Friends [A Cookbook] • Amazon Business $15.67 2 $31.34
From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg's Kitchen (Snoop Dogg Cookbook, Celebrity Cookbook with Soul Food Recipes) (Snoop Dog x Chronicle Books) • Amazon Business $15.62 2 $31.24

Materials cost

$250.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $15.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$298.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.75

Total project goal

$351.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $351.67

3 Donors

-$117.22

Donations toward project cost

-$99.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.58

match offer

-$234.45

Match offer toward project cost

-$199.28

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.17

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