Help me give my students new books for our classroom library to keep students motivated to read.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ruiz's classroom raised $624
This project is fully funded
My Project
These new library books will be available to students as the new school year begins.
Having high interest and new texts available to students in their classroom library motivates students to read.
Students who read independently for just 20 minutes a day are shown to improve their reading scores. Over the last few years, I have been fortunate enough to add books to our classroom library. My students are always so excited when we add to the library. They cannot wait to grab one of the new books and start reading. Having books that interest kids is essential. We cannot create lifelong readers without providing them with books that they are excited about.
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
Ninja Life Hacks Mover and Shaker 8 Book Box Set (Books 25-32: Patient, Organized, Smart, Confident, Stressed, Hopeful, Communication, Funny)
• Amazon Business
$58.80
1
$58.80
Middle School Box Set
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$28.84
1
$28.84
SpongeBob Comics: Treasure Chest
• Amazon Business
$25.58
1
$25.58
Bad Kitty Goes On Vacation (Graphic Novel)
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$10.89
2
$21.78
Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels Box: Fall and Winter Sports Set 1
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$21.64
1
$21.64
Carson Dellosa 36-Piece Colorful Library Pockets Bulletin Board Cutouts, Library Pocket Classroom Cutouts for Bulletin Board, Classroom Labels, Library Décor, Reading & Language Arts Classroom Décor
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$5.75
3
$17.25
Merry Christmas, Hello Kitty!
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$16.14
1
$16.14
Ooze in the Ocean (SpongeBob SquarePants Mysteries #2)
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$12.60
1
$12.60
Stage Fright (SpongeBob SquarePants Mysteries #3)
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$12.60
1
$12.60
SpongeBob Comics: Book 2: Aquatic Adventurers, Unite!
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$11.79
1
$11.79
Hello Kitty and Friends Character Guide
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$11.69
1
$11.69
Hello Kitty and Friends: You're My BFF: A Fill-In Book
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$11.60
1
$11.60
SpongeBob Comics: Book 3: Tales from the Haunted Pineapple
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$10.69
1
$10.69
Bad Kitty Gets a Phone (Graphic Novel)
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$10.32
1
$10.32
SpongeBob Comics: Book 1: Silly Sea Stories
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$9.99
1
$9.99
Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty (full-color edition)
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$9.44
1
$9.44
Bad Kitty: Supercat (Graphic Novel)
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$9.40
1
$9.40
Bad Kitty vs the Babysitter (paperback black-and-white edition)
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$6.99
1
$6.99
Find a Missing Star (SpongeBob SquarePants Mysteries #1)
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$6.99
1
$6.99
Bad Kitty Joins the Team (paperback black-and-white edition)
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$6.99
1
$6.99
Bad Kitty: Kitten Trouble (paperback black-and-white edition)
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$6.99
1
$6.99
Bad Kitty Takes the Test (paperback black-and-white edition)
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$6.99
1
$6.99
Bad Kitty Goes to the Vet (paperback black-and-white edition)
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$6.99
1
$6.99
Hello Kitty's Costume Party story book: Join Hello Kitty and her friends as they plan and prepare for a fun-filled Halloween costume party, where they learn the importance of friendship and creativity
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$5.99
1
$5.99
Snack Attack! (Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years) (Step into Reading)
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$5.99
1
$5.99
Party Time! (SpongeBob SquarePants) (Step into Reading)
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$5.99
1
$5.99
Bad Kitty: Puppy's Big Day (paperback black-and-white edition)
• Amazon Business
$5.70
1
$5.70
Bad Kitty Camp Daze (paperback black-and-white edition)
• Amazon Business
$5.57
1
$5.57
Materials cost
$488.32
Vendor shipping charges
$3.99
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.32
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$529.63
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$93.46
Total project goal
$623.09
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$623.09
2 Donors
-$487.80
Donations toward project cost
-$444.63
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$43.17
match offer
-$100.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$85.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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