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Ms. Christina Krasic from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stories of the Past, Voices: Historical Fiction Novels

Help me give my students historical fiction novels so they can learn about the past with their book clubs.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Christina Krasic's classroom raised $370

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My Project

My 8th grade students are curious, passionate, and eager to connect with the past. They love diving into historical fiction, stepping into the shoes of people from different eras, and seeing history through multiple perspectives. Whether it’s the story of a young girl navigating the challenges of World War II, a teenager caught in the fight for civil rights, or a family experiencing immigration journeys, these books allow my students to explore history in a way that feels personal and meaningful. These books would complete my classroom library!

Every student in my classroom learns differently.

Some thrive in discussion-based learning, connecting historical events and today's world. Others are visual learners who benefit from immersive storytelling that paints vivid pictures of the past. Many of my students are multilingual learners, and historical fiction helps them engage with complex ideas in an accessible and engaging way. By providing a diverse selection of historical fiction novels, I want to ensure every student finds a story that speaks to them.

The books I’m requesting will help my students develop critical thinking skills, empathy, and a deeper understanding of history. My goal is to build a classroom library that reflects diverse voices and perspectives, helping students see themselves in history while also learning about experiences different from their own. These novels will not only support our curriculum but will also encourage independent reading and a lifelong love of literature.

Ms. Christina Krasic DeWitt Clinton Elementary School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

999 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation): An Olympian's Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive • Amazon Business $8.79 6 $52.74
A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier (YA paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $11.00 4 $44.00
Code Name Verity (Anniversary Edition) • Amazon Business $6.89 6 $41.34
Between Shades of Gray • Amazon Business $6.88 6 $41.28
Salt to the Sea • Amazon Business $5.76 6 $34.56
Farewell to Manzanar • Amazon Business $6.39 4 $25.56
The Wednesday Wars: A Newbery Honor Award Winner • Amazon Business $4.99 4 $19.96
Escape from East Berlin (Escape From #2) • Amazon Business $7.34 1 $7.34
Escape from Stalingrad (Escape From #3) • Amazon Business $7.11 1 $7.11
Escape From Chernobyl (Escape From #1) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$279.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$314.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.43

Total project goal

$369.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $369.51

1 Donor

-$369.51

Donations toward project cost

-$314.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.43

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 $0.00

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