My students need 25 copies of "Presumed Innocent", as well as the CD and the movie. We also need 25 copies of "Ordinary Heroes" by Turow.
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I teach special needs students in a large, urban, alternative high school; it is located in the county jail. The young men I teach are in need of reading materials, both for class and for leisure reading. They love being given a book and will treasure being given a brand new one!
My students spend long hours with literally nothing to do. They are somewhat behind in school and have great worries. Most are awaiting trial. Some spend months there in limbo. They need to be given the opportunities given every other high school student. They need a challenging, rigorous curriculum that will prepare them for a mainstream high school or college when they are released. Many of these young men came to jail loathing reading. Most of them now love it. It takes their mind off of things and brings them to other places vicariously. They need access to good books more than the average HS student.
We need books that are of high interest to young men without being too difficult to read. We will read these books together in our book club and they may read them on their own for leisure reading as well. We will listen to parts of the books on CD as well as view the movie Presumed Innocent.
Thank you so much for considering my students. These books will be treasured, exchanged and used for years to come. Your donation will open so many doors for these young men who sometimes feel their future is bleak. My students will benefit and improve their reading skills which will ensure greater possibility for success at the college level. Reading prepares students not just for school, but for life. Thank you again for considering us.
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