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 Students
When I tell people I am a middle school teacher, their knee-jerk reaction is "Wow, that must be scary." "Wow I am in awe of your patience, kids are awful at that age." And I respond, "These middle schoolers are at a vortex of emotions and that makes for great class discussion." I love teaching and learning with my students. They are highly opinionated, curious, and always compassionate towards their classmates.
And along with their love of speaking their mind, they love questioning authority.
They challenge my thinking on academic and personal views as well. They show me grace when I show my technological age. On a daily basis, my students show me a new computer hack, shortcut, app, and anything else they think I should know about. Even more importantly, they teach about the pronouns they best identify with. My students are eager to be and share their most authentic selves and it is an honor to be along for the ride.
My Project
I need to convince my students that reading is both joyful and rewarding. Reading can take you away into unknown lands and also reward you by enhancing your vocabulary and sharpening your mind. However, the current books in my library only excite me. Students would say, "Your books are boring." "Do you have anime?" "What am I suppose to read?" After I conducted a reading inventory I learned most children are interested in comic books, graphic novels, and anime.
I opened up my amazon account and had students take turns choosing books they were eager to read, but did not have the money to buy or were constantly checked out in public libraries.
I was amazed at their deep love of reading and inspired to update our classroom library with the books they chose. I know these kids will look forward to reading as soon as these books arrive.
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
Fazbear Frights Box Set: An AFK Book (Five Nights At Freddy's)
• Amazon Business
$91.89
1
$91.89
Ghost (1) (Track)
• Amazon Business
$5.99
15
$89.85
Wonder
• Amazon Business
$9.72
5
$48.60
The Baby-sitters Club Graphic Novels #1-7: A Graphix Collection: Full-Color Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix)
• Amazon Business
$45.96
1
$45.96
Safco Products Onyx Floor Literature Organizer Rack, 5 Pocket, 6461BL, Black Powder Coat Finish, Durable Steel Mesh Construction, Space-saving Functionality
• Amazon Business
$44.40
1
$44.40
Really Good Stuff Large Plastic Labeled Book and Organizer Bin for Classroom or Home Use – Sturdy Plastic Book Bins in Fun Neon Colors – (Set of 4)
• Amazon Business
$43.58
1
$43.58
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba--Stories of Water and Flame
• Amazon Business
$7.49
5
$37.45
Classic Chapter Book Collection (Pokémon)
• Amazon Business
$33.92
1
$33.92
Notice & Note: Strategies for Close Reading
• Amazon Business
$26.90
1
$26.90
Mubarek Unicorns Gifts for Girls, Cute Night Lights for Kids Room, Squishy Silicone Unicorn Lamp, Nursery Led Rechargeable Kids Night Light Baby Toddler Light, Unicorn Room Decor for Kids Girl Bedroom
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Mubarek Cute Kitty Night Lights for Kids Room, 7 Color Baby Kids Night Light,Kawaii Animal Cat Lamp, Squishy Nightlights for Kids Room,Teen Girls Room Decor for Bedroom Decorations,Cat Gifts for Girls
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Spawn: Dark Horror
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor Vol. 1: The Vengeance of Loki (Mighty Marvel Masterworks: the Mighty Thor, 1)
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Car Science: An Under-the-Hood, Behind-the-Dash Look at How Cars Work
• Amazon Business
$15.90
1
$15.90
Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 2: The Sinister Six
• Amazon Business
$14.39
1
$14.39
Spawn: Vengeance
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers Vol. 1: The Coming of the Avengers (Mighty Marvel Masterworks; the Avengers, 1)
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Five Nights at Freddy's Ultimate Guide: An AFK Book (Media tie-in)
• Amazon Business
$12.49
1
$12.49
Spider-Man: Maximum Venom: Volume 1 (Marvel Spider-Man) (Screen Comix)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Built for Speed: The World's Fastest Road Cars
• Amazon Business
$11.62
1
$11.62
The Awakening / The Struggle (Vampire Diaries, Books 1-2)
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
How Are Supercars Made? Technology Book for Kids 4th Grade | Children's How Things Work Books
• Amazon Business
$10.53
1
$10.53
Attack on Titan 21
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Create Your Own Graphic Novel: A Guide for Kids: Write and Draw Your Own Book
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Marvel Action: Spider-Man: Shock to the System (Book Five)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Pokémon Visual Companion Third Edition
• Amazon Business
$9.98
1
$9.98
Miles Morales: Shock Waves (Original Spider-Man Graphic Novel)
• Amazon Business
$9.40
1
$9.40
Marvel Action: Black Panther: Rise Together (Book Two)
• Amazon Business
$9.29
1
$9.29
Reading Nonfiction Student Bookmarks: 30-Pack
• Amazon Business
$8.75
1
$8.75
Attack on Titan 29
• Amazon Business
$8.40
1
$8.40
Attack on Titan 30
• Amazon Business
$8.40
1
$8.40
Attack on Titan 15
• Amazon Business
$7.49
1
$7.49
Materials cost
$742.08
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$67.90
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.13
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$851.11
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$150.20
Total project goal
$1,001.31
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,001.31
2 Donors
-$525.66
Donations toward project cost
-$446.81
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$78.85
match offer
-$475.65
Match offer toward project cost
-$404.30
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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