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Mrs. Yassky from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Give My Bookworms Amazing Picture Books!

Help me give my students amazing picture books that will teach them about diversity, kindness, friendship and accepting each others differences.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Yassky's classroom raised $195

This project is fully funded

My Students

Do you remember falling in love with a book and wanting to read all of the books in a series? I want my students to experience the thrill of finding a series that they love and reading every book!

I am amazed at how excited my students are when we learn about new authors or when I have new books to add to our library.

You could be a part of that excitement! With your generous donation, my students will enjoy leveled readers that not only will engage them but will also be at their appropriate reading level, which is crucial for reading success. I teach reading to 25 bright and wonderful students in an area of Chicago. Some of my students receive free or reduced lunch and are so eager to learn every day.

My Project

Unfortunately, my classroom library does not meet the needs of my very excited bookworms. I am moving to a new grade and school and need all new books for older students. I can often be found at the public library three or four nights a week, checking out extra books for my students. Picture books that teach about important aspects of life are extremely important at the elementary school level. With this donation, my students will be ensured best practices for reading instruction and will be well on their way to reading success!

You will not only be helping my students this year but for all the years and readers to come.

This collection of books will become a treasured part of our classroom library. Thank you so much for your support! It is greatly appreciated!

Mrs. Yassky Ogden 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.

Chicago, IL 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Made for Each Other: Why Dogs and People Are Perfect Partners • Amazon Business $15.28 1 $15.28
The Big Umbrella • Amazon Business $14.00 1 $14.00
The Sandwich Swap • Amazon Business $13.65 1 $13.65
The Other Side • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Each Kindness (Jane Addams Award Book (Awards)) • Amazon Business $13.40 1 $13.40
Thank You, Mr. Falker • Amazon Business $11.20 1 $11.20
All Are Welcome • Amazon Business $11.20 1 $11.20
How to Be a Lion • Amazon Business $10.72 1 $10.72
The Day You Begin • Amazon Business $10.45 1 $10.45
Brave Irene: A Picture Book • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Have You Filled a Bucket Today?: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids (Bucketfilling Books) • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost

$129.45

Vendor shipping charges

$3.99

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$165.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.18

Total project goal

$194.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$194.56

1 Donor

-$194.56

Donations toward project cost

-$165.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.18

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$0.00

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