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Ms. Caster from Carson City, NV is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exciting New Books for Our Middle Schoolers

Help me give my students new exciting books to help them discover the joy and power of reading!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Caster's classroom raised $580

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our goal is to create a dynamic collection that appeals to the diverse interests and reading levels of our students. Through this project, we hope to add a variety of new books that will not only spark students' interest in reading but also support their educational growth. These new additions include genres such as adventure, mystery, and non-fiction, ensuring that every student finds something to captivate their imagination and encourage their love for learning.

In a time when our library budget faces significant cuts and the rising cost of books hampers our ability to provide fresh and engaging reading materials, we are seeking help to revitalize our middle school library with new, exciting titles.

The impact of being able to add these books to our library would be profound, allowing us to provide students with access to books that reflect their world and expand their horizons. By incorporating a range of contemporary titles, we strive to foster an inclusive environment where all students feel represented and valued.

Additionally, the availability of high-interest books will engage reluctant readers, transforming reading from a chore into an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Ultimately, by replenishing our library with exciting new books, we aim to create a vibrant hub of knowledge and inspiration, where every student can discover the joy and power of reading.

Ms. Caster Carson Middle 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.

Carson City, NV 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

850 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Angelica and the Bear Prince: (A Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Can Posters Kill?: Antisemitic Propaganda and World War II • Amazon Business $22.30 1 $22.30
The Dysfunctional Family's Guide to Murder • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Lovesick Falls • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
King of the Neuro Verse • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Black History Is Your History • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
A Curious Kind of Magic • Amazon Business $19.57 1 $19.57
Generation Queer: Stories of Youth Organizers, Artists, and Educators • Amazon Business $18.53 1 $18.53
Brielle and Bear, Volume 1: (A Graphic Novel) (Once Upon a Time University) • Amazon Business $16.92 1 $16.92
Love & Luck • Amazon Business $16.69 1 $16.69
Among Ghosts • Amazon Business $16.17 1 $16.17
Huda F Wants to Know?: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $15.66 1 $15.66
House Party • Amazon Business $15.22 1 $15.22
Acception, Vol. 1: A WEBTOON Unscrolled Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
The House Saphir • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59
Banned Together: Our Fight for Readers' Rights • Amazon Business $14.18 1 $14.18
The Songbird and the Rambutan Tree • Amazon Business $13.94 1 $13.94
Kaya of the Ocean • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Down Came the Rain • Amazon Business $12.52 1 $12.52
Bea Mullins Takes a Shot • Amazon Business $12.46 1 $12.46
How to Manage Your Eco-Anxiety: An Empowering Guide for Young People (10 Steps to Change) • Amazon Business $12.19 1 $12.19
Love & Gelato (Teen's Top 10 (Awards)) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Creepening of Dogwood House • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
All the Things We Never Knew • Amazon Business $11.19 1 $11.19
Dropping Beats • Amazon Business $10.97 1 $10.97
I'll Be Waiting for You • Amazon Business $10.65 1 $10.65
Shira and Esther's Double Dream Debut • Amazon Business $10.55 1 $10.55
Boy 2.0 • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the End of Time-Graphic Novel, The (Pandava Series) • Amazon Business $9.44 1 $9.44

Materials cost

$455.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$492.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.87

Total project goal

$579.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $579.12

2 Donors

-$386.08

Donations toward project cost

-$328.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.91

match offer

-$193.04

Match offer toward project cost

-$164.08

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.96

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