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Ms. Gionti from New York NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Parable of the Sower: Sci-Fi Books Needed

Help me give my students copies of Octavia Butler's post-apocalyptic science fiction novel, Parable of the Sower, to read in English class.

  • $411 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

For this project, I am requesting copies of Octavia Butler's novel, Parable of the Sower, to read with my English classes. This post-apocalyptic science fiction novel centers around a 15-year-old girl who can feel the pain of others and becomes removed from her California home. Through the character's journey, issues of climate change and social inequity are raised. Students will read the novel in class and participate in Socratic Seminars to discuss its plot and themes. We will also make cross-cultural connections to related historical and scientific topics. Butler's novel provides students with a real opportunity to discuss issues that are increasingly relevant and troubling.

In reading and analyzing this dystopian novel, students will learn more about the importance of compassion, community, and persevering when faced with change.

Ms. Gionti
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Parable of the Sower (Parable, 1) • Amazon Business $11.26 25 $281.50
Parable of the Sower:  A Graphic Novel Adaptation: A Graphic Novel Adaptation • Amazon Business $16.45 2 $32.90

Materials cost

$314.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$349.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.61

Total project goal

$410.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $410.73

1 Donor

-$205.36

Donations toward project cost

-$174.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.80

match offer

-$205.36

Match offer toward project cost

-$174.56

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.80

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 $0.00

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