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Mr. Martinson from Seattle, WA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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High Interest Fiction Books for 6th Graders!

Help me give my students books for reluctant readers for our classroom library!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Martinson's classroom raised $293

This project is fully funded

My Project

Adding high-interest fiction books like The Baby-Sitters Club, School Trip, and The New Girl to the classroom library helps students develop a love for reading. These books feature relatable characters and engaging storylines that capture students' attention. When young readers connect with the stories, they are more likely to read independently, which improves literacy skills and builds confidence.

Books that reflect diverse perspectives and experiences also help students develop empathy and understanding.

By stepping into the lives of different characters, students gain insight into new cultures, friendships, and personal challenges. This not only expands their worldview but also encourages meaningful discussions in the classroom.

A well-stocked classroom library filled with books students genuinely want to read creates an inviting and inspiring learning environment. When reading feels exciting rather than like an assignment, students are more likely to develop lifelong reading habits. Adding these books is a simple yet effective way to foster curiosity, imagination, and intellectual growth.

Mr. Martinson Washington Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Seattle, WA 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
The New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The New Girl #1) • Amazon Business $9.69 4 $38.76
Turning Twelve: (A Graphic Novel) (From the Universe of Growing Pangs) • Amazon Business $9.69 4 $38.76
Growing Pangs: (A Graphic Novel) (From the Universe of Growing Pangs) • Amazon Business $7.86 3 $23.58
Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #11) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Mallory and the Trouble with Twins: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-sitters Club #17) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix) • Amazon Business $10.22 1 $10.22
Claudia and the New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #9) (9) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix) • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
School Trip: A Graphic Novel (The New Kid) • Amazon Business $9.78 1 $9.78
Kristy and the Walking Disaster: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-sitters Club #16) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix) • Amazon Business $8.80 1 $8.80
Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #13) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix) • Amazon Business $8.69 1 $8.69
Kristy and the Snobs: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #10) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix) • Amazon Business $8.64 1 $8.64
Jessi's Secret Language: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix) • Amazon Business $8.10 1 $8.10
Logan Likes Mary Anne!: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #8) (8) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix) • Amazon Business $7.87 1 $7.87
Claudia and the Bad Joke: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-sitters Club #15) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Stacey's Mistake: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #14) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$198.66

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$17.38

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$249.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.94

Total project goal

$292.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$292.96

3 Donors

-$262.96

Donations toward project cost

-$223.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.44

match offer

-$30.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$25.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.50

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$0.00

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