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Ms. Prestis from Seattle, WA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Create a Diverse STEM Fiction Library

Help me give my students STEM focused books to read in science class that reflect the diversity of their class.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Prestis's classroom raised $401

This project is fully funded

My Project

My middle school science students are in need of an assortment of STEM fiction books and graphic novels. Reading both fiction and nonfiction is an important part of learning and understanding science concepts. As a teacher, I understand the importance of having diverse materials available in my classroom library.

Having access to books that represent different perspectives, points of view, and cultures gives students a greater appreciation of the world around them.

It also allows them to make connections and see the bigger picture in science. However, with limited resources and a tight budget, it is difficult to provide my students with the STEM fiction books and graphic novels that they need.

That’s why I am asking for your help in funding a diverse classroom library that is based on STEM fiction. Your generous donation will help to provide my students with access to the critically acclaimed books and graphic novels that they need to grow as readers and science learners. In addition, it will provide them with the opportunity to explore different perspectives and provide a platform for students to explore science through stories. I thank you in advance for your generosity and for your support in creating a diverse classroom library based on STEM fiction.

Ms. Prestis Washington Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Disasters!: A Who HQ Collection (What Was?) • Amazon Business $42.92 1 $42.92
Measuring Up • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
A Field Guide to Getting Lost • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
See You in the Cosmos • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Click'd (Click'd, 1) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Danny Chung Sums It Up • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Spin the Golden Light Bulb (1) • Amazon Business $14.27 1 $14.27
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate (Calpurnia Tate, 1) • Amazon Business $14.19 1 $14.19
Team BFF: Race to the Finish! #2 (Girls Who Code) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Mary Underwater • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Bees on the Roof • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
8 1/2 x 15 Clear Book Covers for Books 8 1/2" Tall and Up to 15" Wide, Protect Books Against Water and Dust, Wear and Tear, Archival Safe - 50 Pcs • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
8 3/4 x 15 1/2 Clear Book Covers for Books 8 3/4" Tall and Up to 15 1/2" Wide, Protect Books Against Water and Dust, Wear and Tear, Archival Safe - 50 Pcs • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Clues to the Universe • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
9 1/4 x 16 Clear Book Covers for Books 9 1/4" Tall and Up to 16" Wide, Protect Books Against Water and Dust, Wear and Tear, Archival Safe - 50 Pcs • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Volcano Blast (Disaster Strikes #4) (4) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Blizzard Night (Disaster Strikes #3) (3) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Earthquake Shock (Disaster Strikes #1) (1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$278.08

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.99

Sales tax

 $24.33

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$340.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.10

Total project goal

$400.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $400.67

3 Donors

-$280.83

Donations toward project cost

-$238.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.12

match offer

-$119.84

Match offer toward project cost

-$101.86

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.98

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