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Mrs. Tien from Haslett MI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sparking Book Love in Young Adult Readers

Help me give my students access to high-interest novels to spark empathy, creativity, and interest in the real-world issues surrounding them.

  • 7 donors
  • $361 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

We hope to provide a diverse collection of books for middle grade students in our school. Our goal is to foster empathy, understanding, and compassion among our students by exposing them to literature that reflects diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives.

Through the exploration of diverse books, our students will have the opportunity to step into the shoes of characters from different backgrounds, ethnicities, and walks of life.

They will encounter stories that celebrate diversity, challenge stereotypes, and highlight the richness of human experiences. By immersing themselves in these narratives, students will develop empathy and a deeper understanding of the world beyond their own experiences.

Reading about the struggles, challenges, and triumphs of characters in diverse books will inspire our students to take action and work towards alleviating suffering in others. They will learn about social justice issues, empathy-driven advocacy, and the power of standing up for what is right. Through discussions, projects, and community outreach initiatives, students will channel their compassion into meaningful actions that contribute to positive change.

Surveys, reflections, and discussions will be used to gauge their understanding of compassion, empathy towards others, and ability to see the world from different perspectives. Additionally, we will track participation in related activities and initiatives aimed at promoting empathy and social awareness.

By providing a diverse range of books and fostering a culture of empathy and understanding, we aim to empower our students to become compassionate, socially conscious individuals who value diversity, equity, and inclusivity.

Your support will enable us to acquire a diverse collection of books that represent various cultures, identities, and experiences. Together, we can inspire a new generation of compassionate readers who are equipped to make a positive difference in the world.

Mrs. Tien
Grades 6-8

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Just Read It: Unlocking the Magic of Independent Reading in Middle and High School Classrooms (Corwin Literacy) • Amazon Business $37.95 1 $37.95
Me (Moth): (National Book Award Finalist) • Amazon Business $11.69 2 $23.38
Games Untold (The Inheritance Games, 5) • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
Hummingbird Season • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
Louder Than Hunger • Amazon Business $16.97 1 $16.97
The Night War • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
The First State of Being • Amazon Business $15.75 1 $15.75
This Indian Kid: A Native American Memoir (Scholastic Focus) • Amazon Business $15.63 1 $15.63
How to Write Like a Writer: A Sharp and Subversive Guide to Ignoring Inhibitions, Inviting Inspiration, and Finding Your True Voice • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
The Brothers Hawthorne (The Inheritance Games, 4) • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
The Tea Dragon Festival (2) (The Tea Dragon Society) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
The 5th Wave: The First Book of the 5th Wave Series • Amazon Business $10.09 1 $10.09
The Tea Dragon Society (1) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
All of Me • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Hawthorne Legacy (The Inheritance Games, 2) • Amazon Business $8.24 1 $8.24
Breakfast on Mars and 37 Other Delectable Essays: Your Favorite Authors Take A Stab at the Dreaded Essay Assignment • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Scythe (1) (Arc of a Scythe) • Amazon Business $7.28 1 $7.28
The First Rule of Climate Club • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Magical Imperfect • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Selection (The Selection, 1) • Amazon Business $6.69 1 $6.69

Materials cost

$272.47

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$306.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.10

Total project goal

$360.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $360.66

3 Donors

-$173.71

Donations toward project cost

-$158.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.81

match offer

-$173.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$147.66

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.06

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.23

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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