Help me give my students novels about young men showing grit and responsibility in the world!
$197 goal
This project expired on August 3, 2025.
This project expired on August 3, 2025.
My Project
When we finish up reading "The Outsiders," even my reluctant readers are hooked. They're left asking "What's next?"
These novels will give my readers a view into the lives of dynamic young men making their ways in the world.
These exciting novels will be put in the hands of eager readers looking to keep the good times rolling as they dive into choice novels. Some of my readers may not always love novels, but with these books on my classroom shelf, how can they say no to the next great read?
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
95 students impacted
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