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Ms. Plourde from Las Vegas, NV is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New and Noteworthy Novels

Help me give my students access to new and noteworthy novels that will help to shape their critical thinking as well as their love of reading.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Plourde's classroom raised $647

This project is fully funded

My Project

The novels we are requesting will make a substantial difference in our students' learning by offering them diverse and contemporary perspectives, sharpening their critical analysis, nurturing a lifelong love of reading, and empowering student choice.

Diverse and Contemporary Perspectives: These novels have been carefully selected to represent diverse voices, experiences, and cultures.

By providing access to literature from various backgrounds, we will broaden our students' horizons and encourage them to develop a deeper understanding of the world.

Critical Thinking and Analysis: Reading a wide range of novels stimulates critical thinking and analysis. It allows students to explore complex themes, develop their analytical skills, and engage in meaningful classroom discussions. This promotes a deeper comprehension of literary concepts and improves their ability to dissect and interpret texts.

Nurturing a Lifelong Love for Reading: By offering contemporary and captivating novels, we hope to inspire a lifelong love for reading among our students. These novels are not only educational but also enjoyable, encouraging students to read beyond their classroom assignments.

Empowering Student Choice: Our project promotes a sense of agency by allowing students to choose from a selection of novels based on their interests and reading levels. This personalization enhances engagement and fosters a sense of ownership in their education.

Ms. Plourde Durango High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: A novel • Amazon Business $12.61 2 $25.22
The Fake: A Novel • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
On Earth as It Is on Television • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
The Haunting of Alejandra: A Novel • Amazon Business $20.00 1 $20.00
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI • Amazon Business $9.86 2 $19.72
Our Best Intentions: A Novel • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Novel • Amazon Business $17.94 1 $17.94
None of This Is True: A Novel • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
None of This Is True: A Novel • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Central Places: A Novel • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
Hello Beautiful (Oprah's Book Club): A Novel • Amazon Business $15.56 1 $15.56
Someone Else's Shoes: A Novel • Amazon Business $15.42 1 $15.42
The Dog of the North: A Novel • Amazon Business $15.24 1 $15.24
Gone Like Yesterday: A Novel • Amazon Business $15.20 1 $15.20
All the Broken Places: A Novel • Amazon Business $15.03 1 $15.03
What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez • Amazon Business $14.80 1 $14.80
Pomegranate: A Novel • Amazon Business $14.75 1 $14.75
Pomegranate: A Novel • Amazon Business $14.75 1 $14.75
River Sing Me Home: A GMA Book Club Pick (A Novel) • Amazon Business $14.61 1 $14.61
The Davenports • Amazon Business $14.51 1 $14.51
Solito: A Memoir • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue • Amazon Business $14.18 1 $14.18
Warrior Girl Unearthed • Amazon Business $13.60 1 $13.60
Warrior Girl Unearthed • Amazon Business $13.60 1 $13.60
Beneath a Scarlet Sky: A Novel • Amazon Business $13.46 1 $13.46
A Crooked Mark • Amazon Business $13.41 1 $13.41
Black Cake: A Novel • Amazon Business $12.53 1 $12.53
Girl A: A Novel • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
The Dictionary of Lost Words: A Novel • Amazon Business $10.96 1 $10.96
The Spanish Daughter: A Gripping Historical Novel Perfect for Book Clubs • Amazon Business $10.45 1 $10.45
Maame: A Today Show Read With Jenna Book Club Pick • Amazon Business $10.13 1 $10.13
House in the Cerulean Sea • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Wrong Place Wrong Time: A Reese's Book Club Pick • Amazon Business $9.92 1 $9.92

Materials cost

$511.84

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$549.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.97

Total project goal

$646.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$646.49

1 Donor

-$646.49

Donations toward project cost

-$549.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$96.97

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$0.00

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