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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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Historical Fiction Books for 6th Graders!

Help me give my students historical fiction books for our 6th grade classroom library!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Martinson's classroom raised $297

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My Project

Adding historical fiction books to our 6th grade classroom library will significantly enhance our students' understanding of history and empathy for diverse experiences. These books provide engaging narratives that bring historical events and periods to life, allowing students to explore different cultures, periods, and perspectives.

By including historical fiction in our library, we create an enriching reading environment that inspires students to learn from history and apply its lessons to their lives.

Books like One Crazy Summer, The War That Saved My Life, A Night Divided, The Night Diary, Allies, and Stella by Starlight offer vivid and immersive stories. One Crazy Summer takes readers to the 1960s, exploring the Civil Rights Movement through the eyes of three sisters. The War That Saved My Life tells a powerful story of resilience and survival during World War II. A Night Divided captures the struggles of a family separated by the Berlin Wall, while The Night Diary provides a heartfelt account of the Partition of India. Allies highlights the bravery and heroism of D-Day, and Stella by Starlight portrays the strength of a young girl facing racism in the segregated South.

Adding these historical fiction books to our classroom library will help foster critical thinking and discussions about social justice, resilience, and the human spirit. These stories entertain students while teaching valuable life lessons and encouraging them to develop empathy and a deeper understanding of history. With the addition of these books, our classroom library will become a more vibrant space where students can connect with the past and draw inspiration for their lives.

Mr. Martinson Washington 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Allies • Amazon Business $9.82 5 $49.10
The War That Saved My Life: (Newbery Honor Award Winner) • Amazon Business $6.92 6 $41.52
A Night Divided (Scholastic Gold) • Amazon Business $7.19 4 $28.76
The Night Diary • Amazon Business $7.13 4 $28.52
One Crazy Summer: A Newbery Honor Award Winner • Amazon Business $6.92 4 $27.68
Stella by Starlight • Amazon Business $6.39 4 $25.56

Materials cost

$201.14

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$251.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.43

Total project goal

$296.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $296.19

1 Donor

-$296.19

Donations toward project cost

-$251.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.43

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