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Mrs. Yacks from Ypsilanti, MI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Yacks's classroom raised $825

Fueling a Love of Reading: One Series at a Time

Help me give my students high-interest complete book series that will foster engagement, improve literacy skills, and create lifelong readers.

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Mrs. Yacks Lincoln Childs Elementary School
Ypsilanti, MI Grades 3-5

My Project

My students are truly remarkable. They are a vibrant tapestry of personalities, each one bringing unique strengths and perspectives to our classroom. What makes them truly special is their boundless curiosity and their eagerness to learn, even when faced with challenges. They are resilient, creative, and possess a spark that, with the right encouragement, can ignite a lifelong passion for learning.

Our goal with this project is simple: to transform these budding learners into enthusiastic readers.

We want to foster a love of reading that extends beyond the classroom walls and into their everyday lives. We aim to build their reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary, while simultaneously opening up a world of imagination and knowledge. Ultimately, we want to create lifelong readers who are empowered by the power of stories.

To achieve this, we are requesting complete, high-interest book series that will captivate our students and keep them turning pages. The specific items we're requesting are carefully selected to appeal to a wide range of interests and reading levels.

These series are known for their compelling storylines, relatable characters, and fast-paced action. They will hook even the most reluctant readers and keep them engaged from beginning to end.

Reading complete series' allows students to immerse themselves in a world and become familiar with characters and settings. This repeated exposure improves fluency and strengthens comprehension skills.

By providing access to engaging series, we can help students develop a consistent reading habit that will benefit them throughout their lives.

We believe that by providing our students with access to these captivating book series, we can unlock their full potential and empower them to become confident, lifelong readers.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

30 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Yacks Lincoln Childs Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Ypsilanti, MI 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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Furinno Pasir 4 Tier Open Shelf, French Oak Grey • Amazon Business $52.99 3 $158.97
Trapped: Book 3 of the Shipwreck Island Series (Shipwreck Island, 3) • Amazon Business $12.90 3 $38.70
Mr. Lemoncello's Greatest Box Set on Earth: 6 Books! (Mr. Lemoncello's Library) • Amazon Business $36.82 1 $36.82
Found: Book 4 of the Shipwreck Island Series (Shipwreck Island, 4) • Amazon Business $10.56 3 $31.68
Lost: Book 2 of the Shipwreck Island Series (Shipwreck Island, 2) • Amazon Business $10.27 3 $30.81
My Teacher Flunked the Planet (4) (My Teacher Books) • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
My Teacher Glows in the Dark (3) (My Teacher Books) • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
My Teacher Fried My Brains (2) (My Teacher Books) • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Aliens Ate My Homework Collected Set: Aliens Ate My Homework; I Left My Sneakers in Dimension X; The Search for Snout; Aliens Stole My Body (Rod Allbright and the Galactic Patrol) • Amazon Business $22.40 1 $22.40
The Predator (Animorphs Graphix #5) • Amazon Business $11.08 1 $11.08
The Visitor: A Graphic Novel (Animorphs #2) (Animorphs Graphic Novels) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Rookie of the Year (Rip and Red, 2) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Encounter (Animorphs Graphix #3) (Animorphs Graphic Novels) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Most Valuable Players: A Rip & Red Book (Rip and Red, 4) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Jack: The (Fairly) True Tale of Jack and the Beanstalk • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The Enchanted Bridge (Dragons in a Bag) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The 65-Story Treehouse: Time Travel Trouble! (The Treehouse Books, 5) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The War of the Witches (Dragons in a Bag) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The Invasion: A Graphic Novel (Animorphs #1) (1) (Animorphs Graphic Novels) • Amazon Business $8.92 1 $8.92
The Message (Animorphs Graphix #4) (Animorphs Graphic Novels) • Amazon Business $8.75 1 $8.75
Magic and Other Misdemeanors (The Sisters Grimm #5) (Volume 5) (Sisters Grimm, The, 5) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Grump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves • Amazon Business $8.36 1 $8.36
Red: The (Fairly) True Tale of Red Riding Hood • Amazon Business $8.36 1 $8.36
Tournament of Champions (Rip and Red, 3) • Amazon Business $8.29 1 $8.29
The Witch's Apprentice (Dragons in a Bag) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Terrible Two Go Wild • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Problem Child (The Sisters Grimm #3) (Volume 3) (Sisters Grimm, The, 3) • Amazon Business $7.87 1 $7.87
The Council of Mirrors (The Sisters Grimm #9) (Volume 9) (Sisters Grimm, The, 9) • Amazon Business $7.77 1 $7.77
The 26-Story Treehouse: Pirate Problems! (The Treehouse Books, 2) • Amazon Business $7.71 1 $7.71
The Unusual Suspects (The Sisters Grimm #2) (Volume 2) (Sisters Grimm, The, 2) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
The Blackbird Girls • Amazon Business $7.48 1 $7.48
The Fairy-Tale Detectives (The Sisters Grimm #1) (Volume 1) (Sisters Grimm, The, 1) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Tales from the Hood (The Sisters Grimm #6) (Volume 6) (Sisters Grimm, The, 6) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Dragon Thief (Dragons in a Bag) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Once Upon a Crime (The Sisters Grimm #4) (Volume 4) (Sisters Grimm, The, 4) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Inside Story (The Sisters Grimm #8) (Volume 8) (Sisters Grimm, The, 8) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Everafter War (The Sisters Grimm #7) (Volume 7) (Sisters Grimm, The, 7) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Terrible Two Get Worse • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Terrible Two's Last Laugh • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The 39-Story Treehouse: Mean Machines & Mad Professors! (The Treehouse Books, 3) • Amazon Business $6.96 1 $6.96
The 13-Story Treehouse: Monkey Mayhem! (The Treehouse Books, 1) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
The 52-Story Treehouse: Vegetable Villains! (The Treehouse Books, 4) • Amazon Business $6.56 1 $6.56

Materials cost

$660.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$700.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.61

Total project goal

$824.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $824.07

1 Donor

-$824.07

Donations toward project cost

-$700.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$123.61

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