Help me give my students they books they are desperate to read as we start next year!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Risi's classroom raised $879
This project is fully funded
My Project
The start of a new school year is the perfect time to spark curiosity, build reading habits, and foster a strong classroom community. But to do that, students need access to lots of high interest books.
This project will help me fill our school library with fresh, high-interest books that reflect students’ voices, interests, and identities.
With your help, I can make sure every student walks into the library and sees something that makes them say, “Ooh—I want to read that!”
When students choose what they read, they read more. And when they read more, they grow—academically, emotionally, and socially. This project ensures that every student can find a book that speaks to them, especially during those crucial first weeks when routines are forming and confidence is building.
A donation to this project is more than a gift of books—it’s a vote of confidence in young readers, a welcome sign to every child who walks through our doors, and an investment in a joyful, literate future.
Thank you for helping us start the year with stories that stick.
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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