Student Authors Need Art Center for Illustrating Books
The cost of the materials to create an art center is $1606, including shipping and <a target="new" href="http://www.donorschoose.org/html/fulfillment.htm" onclick="g_openWindow('http://www.donorschoose.org/html/fulfillment.htm', 300, 800, 'fulfillwindow');return false;">fulfillment</a>.
This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My name is Elizabeth Middendorf and I teach 24 beautiful students in Englewood; the heart of Chicago's south-side.
Every year our students participate in a young author's contest where the students submit books to be judged. Many of the books my students have created had wonderful stories but were lacking in art work and presentation.
What I would like to create is an art center in my classroom that students can use to illustrate the books they will be publishing throughout the year. Students will be able to use a multitude of art supplies to bring their stories to life. I love seeing their faces light up when they finish a book. This project will help them to create a finished work of literature to be shared with many readers.
By creating this art center I believe students will be given a chance to express ideas that are sometimes difficult for them to put into words.
Thank you in advance for providing this opportunity for my students.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Middendorf
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