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Mrs. Wall from Raleigh, NC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Igniting a Love for Reading With Newly Published Library Books

Help me give my students 25 recently published, wonderful, well-reviewed picture books to encourage the joy of reading!

  • $509 goal

This project expired on May 10, 2024.

This project expired on May 10, 2024.

My Project

I am thrilled to share a special project that aims to bring the magic of literature to our students. With this project, we will purchase some "best books," or basically, recently published, great books that may go out of print in the next few years so we want to be sure to add them to our collection before they do. Our students are a diverse and enthusiastic group, each with their unique qualities that make our school a wonderful community of young minds eager to explore these new books.

Students will be so excited as they dive into these recently published, well-reviewed picture books that ignite their curiosity and fuel their imaginations.

The requested books will provide our students with access to high-quality, exciting literature. These resources will play a great role in encouraging our students to be lifelong readers and learners. Our goal is to create a reading environment that sparks curiosity, fosters creativity, and builds a strong foundation for the love of learning. Your generous contribution will directly impact the learning experiences of our students, ensuring they have access to the best resources available to cultivate a love for reading.

Our students are truly special; their diverse backgrounds, talents, and eagerness to learn make each day in our school an adventure. By supporting this project, you are not just investing in books; you are investing in the intellectual and emotional development of these remarkable young individuals. Thank you for considering supporting this project.

Mrs. Wall Brassfield Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Raleigh, NC 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

600 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mr. S: A First Day of School Book • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
I Am Curious: An Acorn Book (Princess Truly #7) • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
Okra Stew: A Gullah Geechee Family Celebration • Amazon Business $18.80 1 $18.80
Zap! Clap! Boom!: The Story of a Thunderstorm • Amazon Business $17.01 1 $17.01
I'm Going to Build a Snowman • Amazon Business $16.71 1 $16.71
I Am a Dragon!: A Squabble & a Quibble • Amazon Business $16.50 1 $16.50
¡Vamos! Let's Go Read (World of ¡Vamos!) • Amazon Business $16.17 1 $16.17
Have You Seen My Invisible Dinosaur? • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
The Big Cheese (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Night Market Rescue • Amazon Business $15.52 1 $15.52
I Am a Tornado • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
Mina Belongs Here • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky • Amazon Business $14.79 1 $14.79
My Baba's Garden • Amazon Business $14.40 1 $14.40
Martina Has Too Many Tías • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Frank and Bert (Frank and Bert, 1) • Amazon Business $13.69 1 $13.69
A Smart, Smart School • Amazon Business $13.40 1 $13.40
Lolo's Sari-sari Store • Amazon Business $13.19 1 $13.19
B Is for Bananas • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Things in the Basement (Things in the Basement, 1) • Amazon Business $12.72 1 $12.72
Tiny T. Rex and the Grand Ta-Da! • Amazon Business $12.68 1 $12.68
The Light Within You • Amazon Business $11.94 1 $11.94
How to Eat a Book • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Pig the Rebel (Pig the Pug) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
See the Ghost: Three Stories About Things You Cannot See (See the Cat) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$367.70

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$28.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$431.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.22

Total project goal

$508.12

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