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Ms. Ricks from West Jordan, UT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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I Choose You!

Help me give my students the opportunity to choose their own path through education.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ricks's classroom raised $516

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My Project

In our classroom, we believe in the power of choice to ignite a passion for reading. To foster a love for literature and encourage independent reading, we aim to build a diverse collection of book sets that give students the freedom to choose what they want to read. Your support will help us create an inclusive library where every student can find books that resonate with their interests and reading levels.

We seek funding to purchase multiple sets of popular and engaging books across various genres, themes, and authors.

By diversifying our library, we empower students to explore new worlds, discover different perspectives, and enjoy reading at their own pace. This project will not only enhance reading skills but also promote critical thinking and discussion as students share and discuss their chosen books.

With your help, we can create a vibrant classroom library that celebrates student choice and nurtures a lifelong love of reading. Thank you for considering our project and for supporting our students' journey toward becoming enthusiastic readers and lifelong learners.

Ms. Ricks West Jordan High School Grades 9-12 West Jordan, UT View local requests

More than a third 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Sun Does Shine (Young Readers Edition) - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $11.53 8 $92.24
Not If I Save You First • Amazon Business $8.79 8 $70.32
What About Will • Amazon Business $8.50 8 $68.00
Stargirl - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 8 $58.32
Fahrenheit 451 • Amazon Business $7.24 8 $57.92
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus (Volume 1) • Amazon Business $6.89 8 $55.12

Materials cost

$401.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$437.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.29

Total project goal

$515.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $515.24

1 Donor

-$515.24

Donations toward project cost

-$437.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.29

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