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Mr. R from Buffalo, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Me Introduce Them to a Classic

Help me give my students the chance to read a classic novel to finish out the year.

  • $292 goal

This project expired on September 4, 2025.

This project expired on September 4, 2025.

My Project

I have made readers of these kids. They actually fight over whose turn it is to read. I want to end the year on a high note and close things out with a classic. We need more copies of The Outsiders. From complaining about having to open a book at the beginning of the year to asking if we can read again soon, we are winning them over. We don't have enough books to go around and our budget is tight. We have read the first few pages so far and the kids love it. Your help would be appreciated.

Mr. R Western New York Maritime Charter - Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

26 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Outsiders • Amazon Business $8.57 25 $214.25

Materials cost

$214.25

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 FREE

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 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$247.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.67

Total project goal

$291.13

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