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Ms. Kerr from Waikoloa, HI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Graphic Novels, Picture Books, and More Books Oh My!

Help me give my students the gift of books. Especially at a young age, we want students to find enjoyment when reading and provide a range of topics so that they can explore their like and dislikes.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kerr's classroom raised $571

This project is fully funded

My Project

Books for children in school play a crucial role in fostering literacy, imagination, and critical thinking skills. In an era where digital distractions dominate, offering a diverse range of books can engage students, encouraging a deeper love for reading.

Exposure to various genres, cultures, and perspectives not only enhances comprehension and vocabulary but also nurtures empathy and understanding among peers.

By integrating multiple types of literature into the curriculum, I can help combat the trend of decreased reading while empowering students to explore, relate to, and learn from the world around them.

Moreover, providing access to a wide array of literature fosters cultural awareness, empathy, and love for learning new things. In a rapidly evolving society, these experiences are invaluable; they prepare students to navigate and contribute positively to an increasingly complex world, reinforcing the importance of reading as a cornerstone of education.

Ms. Kerr Waikoloa Elementary & Middle School Grades PreK-2

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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.

Waikoloa, HI 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

21 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Percy Jackson Graphic Novels 1-5 Books Collection Set (The Lightning Thief, Sea of Monsters, Titan's Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, The Last Olympian) • Amazon Business $73.99 1 $73.99
Lakeshore Neon Heavy-Duty Book Bins - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Capstone Press Weather Basics Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.06 1 $44.06
5 BOOK SET UNITED STATES BY REGION • Teachers' School Supply $42.73 1 $42.73
I Survived Graphic Novels #1-4: A Graphix Collection (I Survived Graphix) • Amazon Business $25.61 1 $25.61
DC Graphic Novels for Kids Box Set • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
The Magical Yet (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Ohana Means Family (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
Magic Tree House Books 25-28 Boxed Set • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
The Fascinating Animal Book for Kids: 500 Wild Facts! (Fascinating Facts) • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Five Minutes: (That's a Lot of Time) (No, It's Not) (Yes, It Is) • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
The Fascinating Ocean Book for Kids: 500 Incredible Facts! (Fascinating Facts) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau (Jacques Cousteau Book for Kids, Children's Ocean Book, Underwater Picture Book for Kids) • Amazon Business $9.85 1 $9.85
My Mouth Is A Volcano: A Picture Book About Interrupting • Amazon Business $9.30 1 $9.30
A Ticket Around the World (updated edition) • Amazon Business $8.88 1 $8.88
A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue: A Picture Book that Helps Kids Learn the Difference Between Tattling and Telling • Amazon Business $6.19 1 $6.19

Materials cost

$402.45

Vendor shipping charges

 $28.97

Sales tax

 $17.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$485.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.62

Total project goal

$570.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $570.79

2 Donors

-$567.47

Donations toward project cost

-$485.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.32

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