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Mrs. Pangburn from Carmel, ME is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Non-Fiction Matters!

Help me give my students new, highly engaging non-fiction read aloud books to enjoy!

  • $331 goal

This project expired on May 24, 2024.

This project expired on May 24, 2024.

My Project

Our school that services students in Pre-K through grade five is in desperate need of new non-fiction texts to read aloud to students! Many of our texts are old and out-dated, and thus not very engaging for students--or teachers!

Teachers should not have to use their own funds to buy books and materials to support student learning!

But it is often what we are forced to do in order for our learners to get the most out of school that they can.

We appreciate you taking the time to consider our project.

Mrs. Pangburn Carmel Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

Carmel, ME 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

150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Glow: The Wild Wonders of Bioluminescence • Amazon Business $21.67 1 $21.67
Hidden Hope: How a Toy and a Hero Saved Lives During the Holocaust • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Glitter Everywhere!: Where It Came From, Where It's Found & Where It's Going • Amazon Business $19.35 1 $19.35
Jerry Changed the Game!: How Engineer Jerry Lawson Revolutionized Video Games Forever • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Tenacious: Fifteen Adventures Alongside Disabled Athletes • Amazon Business $18.73 1 $18.73
On the Tip of a Wave: How Ai Weiwei's Art Is Changing the Tide • Amazon Business $17.85 1 $17.85
Loud and Proud: The Life of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm • Amazon Business $17.47 1 $17.47
What's Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon?: And Other Questions About Moths & Butterflies • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Come and Join Us!: 18 Holidays Celebrated All Year Long • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter • Amazon Business $15.80 1 $15.80
Whale Fall: Exploring an Ocean-Floor Ecosystem • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
The Book of Turtles • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
An American Story • Amazon Business $11.43 1 $11.43

Materials cost

$235.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$280.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.52

Total project goal

$330.15

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