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Ms. Thorwarth from Sparks, NV is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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SEL and Stories for Neurodiverse Learners

Help me give my students a rich collection of engaging books including graphic novels, social-emotional learning (SEL) texts, chapter books, and stories about autism, that support their unique learning needs and celebrate their identities.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Thorwarth's classroom raised $362

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

I love that my students show up every day ready to learn, even when learning can be challenging for them. They are curious, creative, and full of personality. Each student brings their own unique perspective, and our classroom is a place where we celebrate those differences.

The books I’m requesting will support their social-emotional development and help them grow as readers and individuals.

Graphic novels will spark interest and build confidence in reluctant readers, SEL books will help students learn to manage emotions and build healthy relationships, and stories that feature autistic characters will help them see themselves reflected in the pages—promoting both self-understanding and pride. Chapter books will help them build stamina, fluency, and a lifelong love of reading.

These resources will create a reading environment that’s inclusive, meaningful, and empowering for every student in my class.

Ms. Thorwarth George Dilworth STEM 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.

Sparks, NV 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Heavy-Duty Book Bins - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Grades 2-3 Graphic Novels Collection- 7 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $49.35 1 $49.35
Dork Diaries - Dork Diaries Boxed Set (Books 1-3) - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $32.84 1 $32.84
Percy Jackson X 5 Book Set Series Collection 5 Book Set • Amazon Business $23.94 1 $23.94
Teacher Education and Autism • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
The Bad Guys Box Set: Books 1-5 - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $21.86 1 $21.86
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions & Express Feelings - Resilient Kids (social emotional learning paperback; calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
I'm Basically a Unicorn • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Autism and Me: An Empowering Guide with 35 Exercises, Quizzes, and Activities! Autism Book for Kids Ages 8-12 • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Connecting With The Autism Spectrum: How To Talk, How To Listen, And Why You Shouldn't Call It High-Functioning • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Social-Emotional Learning for Autistic Kids: Fun Activities to Manage Big Feelings and Make Friends (For Ages 5-10) • Amazon Business $8.02 1 $8.02

Materials cost

$269.82

Vendor shipping charges

$3.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$306.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.15

Total project goal

$361.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$361.02

2 Donors

-$230.50

Donations toward project cost

-$195.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.57

match offer

-$130.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$110.94

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.58

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$0.00

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