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Mr. Adams from Lisbon, ME is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Build My Classroom Library

Help me give my students the opportunity to find more books that they enjoy.

  • $3,327 goal

This project expired on August 7, 2025.

This project expired on August 7, 2025.

My Project

My goal is to create a classroom library that inspires my students to explore, learn, and dream through the power of reading. A library filled with diverse books allows every child to see themselves in stories, while also opening their minds to new perspectives and possibilities. I believe that fostering a love for reading is one of the most important gifts I can give my students.

To grow our collection, I actively encourage donations from those who share my passion for education and literacy.

Whether it's gently used books that are ready for a new home, or new titles that spark imagination, every contribution directly supports my students' growth and learning. I also involve my students in the process by asking them what types of books excite them, ensuring our library reflects their interests and needs.

Each book in our classroom library has the potential to change a student's life. It might be the story that helps them feel less alone, the adventure that ignites a lifelong love for reading, or the biography that inspires them to dream big. By filling our library with the help of generous donors, I'm creating a space where every student can find their next great read.

Mr. Adams Lisbon Community Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

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More than a third 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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Book Bin Set - Level N (Gr. 3) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $45.99 3 $137.97
Elephant and Piggie Collection - 18 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $133.46 1 $133.46
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level G (Gr. 1) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $38.00 3 $114.00
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level I (Gr. 1) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.00 3 $108.00
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level A (K) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.00 3 $108.00
Harry N Abrams Inc Diary of a Wimpy Kid Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $53.96 2 $107.92
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level B (K) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $35.00 3 $105.00
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level N (Gr. 3) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.00 3 $102.00
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level K (Gr. 2) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.00 3 $102.00
Grades 2-3 Graphic Novels Collection- 7 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $49.35 2 $98.70
Dog Man Collection - 10 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $96.29 1 $96.29
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level M (Gr. 2-3) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $31.00 3 $93.00
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level L (Gr. 2) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.00 3 $81.00
Lakeshore Digraphs Skill-Building Book Sets - Phonics for Beginning Readers, Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 2 $79.98
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level J (Gr. 1-2) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $25.00 3 $75.00
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level C (K) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $37.00 2 $74.00
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level E (Gr. 1) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.00 2 $72.00
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level F (Gr. 1) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $33.00 2 $66.00
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level D (K-Gr. 1) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $33.00 2 $66.00
Cat Kid Comic Club - The Cat Kid Comic Club Collection: From the Creator of Dog Man (Cat Kid Comic Club #1-3 Boxed Set) - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $28.45 2 $56.90
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Book Bin Set - Level H (Gr. 1) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $50.99 1 $50.99
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Book Bin Set - Level P (Gr. 3-4) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Book Bin Set - Level G (Gr. 1) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Book Bin Set - Level A (K) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $47.99 1 $47.99
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Book Bin Set - Level O (Gr. 3) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $47.99 1 $47.99
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Book Bin Set - Level I (Gr. 1) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $47.99 1 $47.99
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Book Bin Set - Level B (K) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $46.99 1 $46.99
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Book Bin Set - Level K (Gr. 2) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $45.99 1 $45.99
The Bad Guys Box Set: Books 1-5 - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $21.86 2 $43.72
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Book Bin Set - Level M (Gr. 2-3) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $42.99 1 $42.99
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Book Bin Set - Level L (Gr. 2) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $38.99 1 $38.99
Lakeshore Blank Books - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 3 $38.97
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Book Bin Set - Level J (Gr. 1-2) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
National Geographic Readers Collection - 9 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $36.43 1 $36.43
The Wild Robot - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 5 $32.80

Materials cost

$2,536.03

Vendor shipping charges

 $96.49

Sales tax

 $126.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$38.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,827.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$498.95

Total project goal

$3,326.31

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