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Mrs. Bryan from Long Beach MS is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Minds: Help Buy Books for our Students

Help me give my students books to empower their futures by helping provide essential windows to diverse worlds.

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My Project

The books I am requesting will have a profound impact on the learning journey of my students. These books serve as windows to diverse worlds, offering students the opportunity to explore new ideas, cultures, and perspectives. By having access to a wide range of books, students can enhance their vocabulary, critical thinking skills, and creativity. Reading expands their knowledge base, fosters empathy, and encourages independent thinking.

The books I am requesting will not only support academic growth but also nurture a love for reading that can last a lifetime.

The primary goal of this project is to enrich the learning experience of our students through an extensive collection of books. By curating a diverse library, I aim to cater to the varied interests and learning styles of all students. My goal is to promote literacy, instill a passion for reading, and create a culture of lifelong learning within our school community. Additionally, I seek to empower students with the resources they need to excel academically, develop critical thinking skills, and become engaged global citizens.

My students are truly exceptional in their own unique ways. They bring a rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and talents to our learning environment. What sets my students apart is their resilience, creativity, and eagerness to learn. Despite facing challenges, they exhibit perseverance and a thirst for knowledge. My students demonstrate empathy, kindness, and a strong sense of community. Their diversity, curiosity, and willingness to embrace new opportunities make them a vibrant and special group. I am committed to nurturing their potential, celebrating their individuality, and supporting their growth as learners and as individuals.

Mrs. Bryan
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oskar and the Eight Blessings • Amazon Business $19.99 4 $79.96
Naughty Mabel • Amazon Business $19.99 4 $79.96
Hoot and Peep • Amazon Business $18.99 4 $75.96
Darkest Dark • Amazon Business $18.73 4 $74.92
Jabari Tries (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 4 $72.00
The Scarecrow's Hat • Amazon Business $17.99 4 $71.96
The Koala Who Could • Amazon Business $17.37 4 $69.48
Penguin in Peril • Amazon Business $15.99 4 $63.96
The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig • Amazon Business $15.98 4 $63.92
Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion • Amazon Business $15.59 4 $62.36
Over and Under the Snow • Amazon Business $14.99 4 $59.96
The Big Bed • Amazon Business $14.59 4 $58.36
Ida, Always • Amazon Business $14.39 4 $57.56
Real Cowboys • Amazon Business $14.39 4 $57.56
If Your Monster Won't Go To Bed • Amazon Business $14.28 4 $57.12
Cloudette • Amazon Business $13.49 4 $53.96
Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa • Amazon Business $13.39 4 $53.56
Nerdy Birdy • Amazon Business $13.19 4 $52.76
Maddi's Fridge • Amazon Business $12.70 4 $50.80
The Mermaid • Amazon Business $12.54 4 $50.16
The Bad Seed (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $12.46 4 $49.84
Make Way for Ducklings • Amazon Business $11.99 4 $47.96
Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat (Caldecott & Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner) • Amazon Business $11.99 4 $47.96
The Great Spruce • Amazon Business $11.78 4 $47.12
The Animals' Santa • Amazon Business $11.30 4 $45.20
School's First Day of School • Amazon Business $11.30 4 $45.20
Amazing Grace (Grace-picture Books) • Amazon Business $10.49 4 $41.96
After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) • Amazon Business $9.92 4 $39.68
Thunder Underground • Amazon Business $9.89 4 $39.56
Sylvie • Amazon Business $8.99 4 $35.96
Honey... Honey... Lion! • Amazon Business $8.99 4 $35.96
Chicks and Salsa • Amazon Business $7.99 4 $31.96
Alligators and Crocodiles • Amazon Business $7.99 4 $31.96
How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World (Dragonfly Books) • Amazon Business $7.29 4 $29.16
I Don't Want to Be a Frog • Amazon Business $7.19 4 $28.76
Pumpkin Soup: A Picture Book • Amazon Business $7.19 4 $28.76
Chameleons Are Cool: Read and Wonder • Amazon Business $6.99 4 $27.96
A Plump and Perky Turkey • Amazon Business $6.79 4 $27.16
Farfallina & Marcel: A Springtime Book For Kids • Amazon Business $6.49 4 $25.96
The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin (Amazing Scientists, 1) • Amazon Business $5.99 4 $23.96

Materials cost

$1,998.32

Vendor shipping charges

$5.00

Sales tax

$139.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$29.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,203.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$388.79

Total project goal

$2,591.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,591.96

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$2,591.96

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