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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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High Interest Books for My Bookworms!!

Help me give my students high interest graphic novels and chapter books to read!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Yassky's classroom raised $877

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach fifth grade in Chicago, Illinois. I teach a class of twenty-eight students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. I truly enjoy what I do and look forward to inspiring students everyday! I believe that learning should be fun and engaging.

I aspire to build a community where I can support my students in every way I can, I know my students will be extremely grateful to have what they need in their classroom, in order to receive the best education possible.

My Project

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!

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 graphic novels and chapter books that will not only engage them but will also be at their appropriate reading level, which is crucial for reading success. I teach reading to 28 bright and wonderful students in the South Side of Chicago. Most of my students receive free or reduced lunch and are so eager to learn every day.

I am moving to a new grade and school and need new high interest 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. 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 future 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 Shoesmith Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Grade 5 Classic Grade Level Library (52 Bk Set) • AKJ Education $329.89 1 $329.89
Amulet (8 Books) • AKJ Education $81.55 2 $163.10
Big Nate (13 Books) • AKJ Education $113.61 1 $113.61
New & Acclaimed Graphic Novels • AKJ Education $91.97 1 $91.97

Materials cost

$698.57

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$745.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$131.48

Total project goal

$876.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $876.53

6 Donors

-$433.86

Donations toward project cost

-$376.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.58

match offer

-$433.85

Match offer toward project cost

-$368.77

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.08

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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