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

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Dystopian Books for 6th Graders!

Help me give my students dystopian books for our 6th-grade classroom library!

  • $294 goal

This project expired on September 14, 2025.

This project expired on September 14, 2025.

My Project

Adding dystopian books like Legend, Uglies, and Unwind to our sixth-grade classroom library will engage students with thought-provoking stories that challenge them to think critically about society. These books introduce young readers to themes of identity, freedom, and resilience, encouraging deeper discussions about real-world issues. Their fast-paced plots and compelling characters make reading exciting, fostering a love for books.

Legend explores social inequality, Uglies questions beauty standards, and Unwind examines ethical dilemmas.

Beyond entertainment, these stories also build empathy and perspective. Reading these narratives helps students understand different viewpoints and consider complex moral choices, preparing them for deeper analysis in later grades.

Including more dystopian books ensures a diverse and inclusive classroom library that appeals to a range of interests. Graphic novels and fantasy are great, but dystopian fiction offers fresh challenges that sharpen comprehension and reasoning skills. A well-balanced selection keeps students engaged, making reading both enjoyable and meaningful.

Mr. Martinson Washington Middle School Grades 6-8

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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.

Seattle, WA 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

150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Legend • Amazon Business $7.42 8 $59.36
Uglies • Amazon Business $8.89 4 $35.56
Prodigy (Legend) • Amazon Business $8.86 4 $35.44
Rebel (Legend, 4) • Amazon Business $8.19 4 $32.76
Champion: A Legend Novel • Amazon Business $7.19 4 $28.76
Unwind (1) (Unwind Dystology) • Amazon Business $7.23 1 $7.23

Materials cost

$199.11

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$249.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.03

Total project goal

$293.55

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