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Ms. Small from Des Moines, IA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Power Up Our Readers With the Lightning Thief!

Help me give my students their own copies of The Lightning Thief to boost engagement, build reading skills, and spark a love of learning.

  • $476 goal

This project expired on September 17, 2025.

This project expired on September 17, 2025.

My Project

My 6th graders kick off the year with The Lightning Thief, an exciting novel that sparks curiosity and builds critical reading skills. Right now, we’re using old, shared copies that are falling apart. I’m requesting a class set so that each student can have their own book to read, annotate, and connect with—building pride and ownership in their learning.

With individual books, students will be able to fully engage in our curriculum, follow along more easily, and build strong comprehension skills.

Many don’t have books at home, and having one of their own can make all the difference.

Thank you for helping bring the magic of reading to our classroom!

Ms. Small Goodrell Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Des Moines, IA View local requests

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

600 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1) • Amazon Business $4.93 70 $345.10

Materials cost

$345.10

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$23.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$403.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.28

Total project goal

$475.20

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