Help me give my students a variety of books where they can see themselves depicted for independent classroom novel studies in any given semester as we do not have a school library at this time.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Lewis's classroom raised $464
This project is fully funded
My Project
The young men at my school are a phenomenal bunch of students with varying interests and abilities. As their English teacher, I aim to bring to life every piece of literature we read, whether in class or at their leisure. Multiple things need to happen to get them interested and foster a love for reading.
Students, particularly male students, must see themselves depicted as the protagonists or main characters in fiction and nonfiction literature to foster a love for reading.
In addition, having reading materials readily available for the students to choose from while encouraging reading independently as goals are set both in school and at home is a bonus, as parents/guardians may not have the time or interest to take the students to the library.
In addition to the books selected, I desire to pair with a librarian to host a Book Tasting to introduce various genres and authors students may not otherwise encounter. Intentionally pulling authors/topics of interest with varying reading levels to ensure every student is considered and included. The Book Tasting will serve as an attention-getter and a bridge to foster a lifelong love for reading.
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
4 High School Favorites #1 (Ages 14+): Becoming, Black Enough, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, Blackout (paperback+hardcover book set)
• MahoganyBooks
$60.00
2
$120.00
A Promised Land (hardcover)
• MahoganyBooks
$45.00
2
$90.00
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning (hardcover)
• MahoganyBooks
$17.09
2
$34.18
Fast Pitch (hardcover)
• MahoganyBooks
$16.19
2
$32.38
The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell (paperback)
• MahoganyBooks
$14.40
2
$28.80
Materials cost
$305.36
Vendor shipping charges
$30.54
Sales tax
$23.82
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.58
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$394.30
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$69.58
Total project goal
$463.88
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$463.88
4 Donors
-$256.94
Donations toward project cost
-$218.40
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$38.54
match offer
-$206.94
Match offer toward project cost
-$175.90
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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