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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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Must-Read Fiction Series for 6th Graders!

Help me give my students popular fiction series for our 6th-grade classroom library!

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

This project is fully funded

My Project

Adding The Vanderbeekers and The Uglies series to our 6th-grade classroom library will help foster a love for books. These two popular series offer compelling narratives that cater to different interests, ensuring every student finds something to captivate their imagination.

By incorporating these must-read series into our library, we can inspire students with diverse narratives that appeal to various interests and spark curiosity.

The Vanderbeekers series by Karina Yan Glaser follows the adventures of a close-knit family in a Harlem brownstone. These heartwarming stories explore themes of family, community, and resilience, offering students lessons in empathy and understanding. With relatable characters and touching narratives, this series is perfect for readers who enjoy realistic fiction filled with warmth and humor.

Scott Westerfeld’s Uglies series takes readers into a futuristic dystopian world where Tally Youngblood grapples with a society enforcing extreme beauty standards through mandatory surgery. Filled with action, suspense, and thought-provoking themes, this series challenges students to think critically about individuality and societal norms. It's an excellent choice for fans of science fiction and imaginative storytelling.

Mr. Martinson Washington Middle School Grades 6-8

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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

150 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street (The Vanderbeekers, 1) • Amazon Business $7.12 7 $49.84
Vanderbeekers - The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 4 $29.16
Uglies (Boxed Set): Uglies; Pretties; Specials; Extras • Amazon Business $27.20 1 $27.20
Uglies • Amazon Business $8.89 3 $26.67
The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue (The Vanderbeekers, 3) • Amazon Business $7.87 2 $15.74
The Vanderbeekers Ever After (The Vanderbeekers, 7) • Amazon Business $7.87 2 $15.74
The Vanderbeekers on the Road (The Vanderbeekers, 6) • Amazon Business $7.11 2 $14.22
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found (The Vanderbeekers, 4) • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
The Vanderbeekers Make a Wish (The Vanderbeekers, 5) • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39

Materials cost

$197.94

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$17.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$248.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.81

Total project goal

$292.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$292.04

4 Donors

-$161.02

Donations toward project cost

-$136.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.15

Matching donations from our partners

-$131.01

Match offers toward project cost

-$111.36

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.65

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$0.00

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