Spooky Library Refresh to Encourage Young Readers!
Help me give my students new books to add to the library to help them learn that reading can be fun... and SPOOKY!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Cagney's classroom raised $181
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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 many of my students, my small classroom library is their only access to free reading books. This library is more than just a collection—it's a gateway to new worlds, a vital resource that nurtures their academic growth and personal development.
These books speak to their sense of adventure, providing the thrill they crave while encouraging them to read.
At this age, reading can unlock creativity, critical thinking, and empathy. By providing captivating books, we’re not just supporting their education—we’re shaping their futures.
Thrillers and horror novels are especially popular with my students. These genres not only grab their attention but also challenge their thinking. Expanding our selection within this genre can transform reading from a chore into a passion.
My middle school boys, in particular, are often reluctant to choose a free reading book, but when they do, it’s usually a horror novel. These books speak to their sense of adventure, providing the thrill they crave while encouraging them to read. Even though they might pick these books because they think they’re 'tough,' what they’re really doing is discovering the excitement of reading.
Refreshing the library will encourage students to explore new titles and keep them engaged. Every book is an opportunity for a student to grow, learn, and develop a lifelong love for reading.
By supporting this effort, you’re not just helping a classroom—you’re empowering students to dream, think, and succeed. Let’s ensure they have access to books that will open their minds to endless possibilities. Your support will make a lasting impact on their lives.
Half 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
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Series: More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark; Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 3 (Book sets for Kids: Grade 3 and Up) by Alvin Schwartz (1981) Paperback
• Amazon Business
$14.90
1
$14.90
There's No Way I'd Die First
• Amazon Business
$12.89
1
$12.89
Grumbones
• Amazon Business
$12.49
1
$12.49
Peril at Price Manor
• Amazon Business
$11.67
1
$11.67
Scary Stories for Young Foxes (Scary Stories for Young Foxes, 1)
• Amazon Business
$8.49
1
$8.49
Don’t Turn Out the Lights: A Tribute to Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
• Amazon Business
$7.10
1
$7.10
The Medusa Doll (Michael Dahl Presents: Scary Stories)
• Amazon Business
$5.95
1
$5.95
The Watchers of Whitmore Way (Michael Dahl Presents: Scary Stories)
• Amazon Business
$5.95
1
$5.95
Materials cost
$111.37
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$10.19
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.67
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$153.23
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$27.04
Total project goal
$180.27
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$180.27
4 Donors
-$180.27
Donations toward project cost
-$153.23
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Cagney and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
