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Ms. Machol from Waterbury, CT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering 8th Grade Readers with a Diverse Classroom Library

Help me give my students a well-stocked and organized classroom library that encourages them to read more, try new genres, and discover books they truly enjoy.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Machol's classroom raised $784

This project is fully funded

My Project

I teach 8th grade reading, where independent reading is integrated into our daily routine. Students select books that resonate with them, fostering fluency and lifelong reading habits. This practice aligns perfectly with our school’s academic expectations: developing effective readers, writers, creative problem solvers, and self-directed learners.

My classroom library needs high-interest books.

A carefully curated collection appeals to diverse interests, ensuring students see themselves and explore other worlds. I also need sturdy bookshelves. These bookshelves will provide organized and accessible storage so students can independently browse, choose, and return books responsibly.

Your donation of books and bookshelves will enrich academic growth through daily independent reading and help to cultivate confident, compassionate readers.

Ms. Machol Waterbury Arts Magnet School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Waterbury, CT View local requests

Nearly all 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rerii Small Bookshelf for Small Spaces, 2-Tier White Bookcase, Compact Mini Short Bookshelf for Bedroom, Living Room, Office, Kids Room • Amazon Business $35.88 6 $215.28
Hunger Games 4-Book Paperback Box Set (the Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) • Amazon Business $39.61 1 $39.61
Mortal Coil Trilogy (Collected Set): This Mortal Coil; This Cruel Design; This Vicious Cure • Amazon Business $35.87 1 $35.87
The Inheritance Games Collection • Amazon Business $35.49 1 $35.49
Divergent Series Four-Book Paperback Box Set: Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant, Four • Amazon Business $33.00 1 $33.00
Uglies (Boxed Set): Uglies; Pretties; Specials; Extras • Amazon Business $27.20 1 $27.20
Jason Reynolds's Track Series Paperback Collection (Boxed Set): Ghost; Patina; Sunny; Lu • Amazon Business $18.73 1 $18.73
I Am the Walrus (The N.O.A.H. Files, 1) • Amazon Business $14.74 1 $14.74
The Blood Traitor (The Prison Healer, 3) • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
Courage to Dream: Tales of Hope in the Holocaust • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Aurora Burning (The Aurora Cycle) • Amazon Business $11.85 1 $11.85
The Weight of Our Sky • Amazon Business $11.37 1 $11.37
Swim Team: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $10.36 1 $10.36
Iveliz Explains It All: (Newbery Honor Award Winner) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Aurora's End (The Aurora Cycle) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Neverlanders • Amazon Business $9.87 1 $9.87
Midnight at the Houdini • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
In Nightfall • Amazon Business $9.37 1 $9.37
Aurora Rising (The Aurora Cycle) • Amazon Business $9.32 1 $9.32
Dry • Amazon Business $9.09 1 $9.09
The Dark Place • Amazon Business $9.00 1 $9.00
Invisible: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $8.96 1 $8.96
Orbiting Jupiter • Amazon Business $8.70 1 $8.70
Focused • Amazon Business $8.09 1 $8.09
New Dragon City • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Gilded Cage (The Prison Healer, 2) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Posted • Amazon Business $7.08 1 $7.08
The Unteachables • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
The Prison Healer (The Prison Healer, 1) • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Linked • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Ungifted • Amazon Business $5.90 1 $5.90

Materials cost

$626.97

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$666.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.59

Total project goal

$783.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$783.96

3 Donors

-$391.97

Donations toward project cost

-$333.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.79

match offer

-$391.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$333.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.80

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$0.00

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