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Mrs. Serpas from Gulfport, MS is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Clues and Chapters: Unveiling the World of Mystery and Crime

Help me give my students new mystery and crime novels to pique their interests and engage their minds!

  • $306 goal

This project expired on January 13, 2025.

This project expired on January 13, 2025.

My Project

Help us transform our classroom into a thrilling world of mystery and intrigue with our project, "Clues and Chapters: Unveiling the World of Mystery and Crime."

Our classroom is excited to embark on a journey into the thrilling world of mystery and crime novels, but we need your help to make it happen.

Imagine our students immersed in the gripping plots of classic whodunits, unraveling intricate puzzles, and exploring the dark corners of detective fiction. We believe that engaging with these genres will not only ignite their passion for reading but also sharpen their critical thinking and analytical skills.

Your support will provide engaging books and sturdy shelves to display them, allowing students to dive into fascinating plots and solve literary puzzles. By supporting our project, you’re not just funding books—you’re inspiring a love for reading and learning that will resonate long beyond the classroom.

Help us turn our students into avid readers and critical thinkers as they delve into the captivating world of mystery and crime!

Mrs. Serpas Lyman Elementary 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.

Gulfport, MS 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

250 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VASAGLE Bookshelf, 23.6 Inches Wide, 5-Tier Open Bookcase with Adjustable Storage Shelves, Floor Standing Unit, Cloud White ULBC165T14 • Amazon Business $68.53 2 $137.06
The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child • Amazon Business $14.77 1 $14.77
Hidden Pictures • Amazon Business $11.21 1 $11.21
The Last Mrs. Parrish: A Novel • Amazon Business $11.18 1 $11.18
His & Hers • Amazon Business $10.64 1 $10.64
If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Pretty Girls: A Novel • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
The Girl in the Leaves (Berkley True Crime) • Amazon Business $8.11 1 $8.11

Materials cost

$212.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$260.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.89

Total project goal

$305.96

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