Help me give my students book buddies to encourage a love for reading!
$492 goal
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We are currently seeking donations to support the expansion of our Book Buddies initiative, a classroom-based literacy program designed to benefit low-income students who often lack access to high-quality reading materials. The goal of this program is to provide each child with engaging, age-appropriate book buddies they can use in the classroom. Research consistently shows that early and frequent exposure to books is a critical factor in developing strong literacy skills, which in turn contributes to long-term academic success. Unfortunately, many of our students come from households where purchasing books is not financially feasible, creating an early and often lasting disadvantage.
Your generous contribution will go directly toward the purchase of book buddies and reading resources that are tailored to meet the diverse needs and interests of our young learners.
By donating, you are not only helping to build classroom libraries, but you are also investing in a child’s future—fostering a lifelong love of reading, improving educational outcomes, and promoting equity in learning opportunities. We welcome donations of any size, as every contribution brings us one step closer to ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, have the tools they need to succeed. Thank you for considering a gift that has the power to transform lives through literacy.
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
20 students impacted
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• Amazon Business
$29.99
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$29.99
HONCESTA Extra Large Storage Basket - 23.6" x 23.6" x 14.1" Blanket Basket Living Room, Soft Toy Baskets Storage Kids Dogs, Cotton Rope Woven Toy Storage Bin Box, Big Throw Pillow Holder Organizer
• Amazon Business
$22.79
1
$22.79
New Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus Children's Book Character Pigeon Plush Toy, Boys and Girls Children's Gift
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
Give a Mouse a Cookie Plush, If You Book Buddies Plush 2PCS, 11.8" Cute Mouse and 4.7" Cookie Plush Toy Gifts for Students, Children and Christmas
• Amazon Business
$21.83
1
$21.83
MerryMakers The Sour Grape Plush: 10
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
MerryMakers Bad Kitty, 10-Inch, Based on The bestselling Children's Books by Nick Bruel , Black, 11-Inch
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
MerryMakers Biscuit Plush Doll, 10-Inch , Yellow
• Amazon Business
$19.95
1
$19.95
MerryMakers Good Egg/Bad Seed Flip Doll
• Amazon Business
$19.18
1
$19.18
Aurora® Whimsical Dr. Seuss™ Horton Stuffed Animal - Magical Storytelling - Officially Licensed - Blue 12 Inches
• Amazon Business
$18.52
1
$18.52
Bluey & Bingo Small Plush Bundle – 2 Pack Soft Stuffed Animals for Kids, Perfect Size for Little Hands, Cuddly Travel Toys, Embroidered Faces, Gift for Toddlers Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$17.91
1
$17.91
MerryMakers Smart Cookie Doll: 11
• Amazon Business
$17.79
1
$17.79
MerryMakers Dog Man Bark Knight Plush Toy, 9-Inch, from Dav Pilkey's Dog Man Book Series
• Amazon Business
$17.63
1
$17.63
MerryMakers The Day The Crayons Quit Green Plush Toy,0 months to 100 months 12-Inch
• Amazon Business
$15.00
1
$15.00
MerryMakers The Day the Crayons Quit Orange Soft Plush Crayon Toy, 12-Inch, from Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffer's The Day the Crayons Quit Book Series
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
MerryMakers The Day the Crayons Quit Blue Plush Toy, 12-Inch
• Amazon Business
$14.92
1
$14.92
KIDS PREFERRED Buddy The Elf Soft Huggable Stuffed Animal Cute Plush Toy for Toddler Boys and Girls, Gift for Kids, 13.5 inches
• Amazon Business
$14.40
1
$14.40
MerryMakers Dog Man's Li'l Petey Plush Toy, 6.5-Inch, from Dav Pilkey's Dog Man Book Series, Orange
• Amazon Business
$13.95
1
$13.95
MerryMakers The Day the Crayons Quit Red Soft Plush Crayon Toy, 12-Inch, from Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffer's The Day the Crayon's Quit Book Series
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$13.82
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$13.82
MerryMakers Fly Guy Plush Toy, 8-Inch , Brown
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$13.70
1
$13.70
KIDS PREFERRED World of Eric Carle, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Bean Bag Toy, 10 inches
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
MerryMakers Pete the Kitty Plush Doll, 8.5-Inch
• Amazon Business
$11.91
1
$11.91
GUND Spookley The Square Pumpkin Plush Toy, Premium Stuffed Animal for Ages 1 and Up, Orange/Green, 3”
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Materials cost
$382.23
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.73
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$417.96
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$73.76
Total project goal
$491.72
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