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Mrs. Bradley from Gary, IN is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Kids Need Your Help...

My project needs 15 copies of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales,15 copies of Homer's The Odyssey,and 12 career related books such as "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" and "Discover What You're Best At".

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bradley's classroom raised $625

This project is fully funded

The kids need your help to be all that they can be. These students are in grades nine through twelve in a high-need community.

For some of my students graduation day will be in four years and for other it will be in eight months. Many of my student have never heard of Homer. At first mention they thought that I was referring to a character from the cartoon, The Simpsons. Some of them remarked,"Canterbury Tales- what's that?" My students have not been exposed to classical literature and in my opinion it would be a travesty for them to leave high school without having read some classical literature. There were many pieces that I wanted them to read. However, I have chosen pieces that I think they will most likely be able to relate to and enjoy reading in the short time that I have them. Thus, I have selected the aforementioned books for my students to read this school year. In addition, with graduation rapidly approaching for some students, I want them to prepared for entering the work force. I sincerely believe that books on careers will assist my students in planning for the future.

In order to ensure that my students are well-rounded individuals, 15 copies of Canterbury Tales and The Odyssey are being requested. In addition, twelve books on career related topics and planning are being requested in an effort to assist students with career research and planning for their future.

Your kind donation will make it possible for students to be exposed to classical literature as well as make a solid effort for planning for their futures.

Mrs. Bradley William A Wirt Senior High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fabulosity: What It Is and How to Get It Kimora Lee Simmons • Barnes and Noble $14.35 1 $14.35
Do You!: 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success Russell Simmons, Chris Morrow, With Chris Morrow, Foreword by Donald Trump • Barnes and Noble $20.00 1 $20.00
Guaranteed Success Percy Miller, Master P • Barnes and Noble $13.56 1 $13.56
Do What You Love for the Rest of Your Life: A Practical Guide to Career Change and Personal Renewal Bob Griffiths • Barnes and Noble $12.55 1 $12.55
Opportunities in Event Planning Careers (VGM Opportunities Series) Blythe Camenson, Foreword by VGM Career Books • Barnes and Noble $12.55 1 $12.55
What Color Is Your Parachute? 2008: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career Changers Richard Nelson Nelson Bolles • Barnes and Noble $13.26 1 $13.26
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Stephen R. Covey • Barnes and Noble $11.16 1 $11.16
Discover What You're Best At: A Complete Career System That Lets You Test Yourself to Discover Your Own True Career Abilities Linda Gale, Barry Gale, Preface by Linda Gale • Barnes and Noble $12.60 1 $12.60
Fabjob Guide to Become a Professional Organizer: Discover how to Start a Business Helping People, Homes and Offices Get Organized Grace Jasmine, Jennifer James (Editor) • Barnes and Noble $26.95 1 $26.95
Fabjob Guide to Become an Image Consultant: Discover how to Start a Business as an Image, Wardrobe or Makeover Consultant for Women, Men or Companies Tag Goulet (Editor), Rachel Gurevich (Editor) • Barnes and Noble $26.95 1 $26.95
Fabjob Guide to Become a Spa Owner Jeremy McCarthy, Jennifer James • Barnes and Noble $26.95 1 $26.95
Dream Careers: How to Quickly Break into a Fab Job! Tag Goulet, Catherine Goulet, With Jennifer James • Barnes and Noble $7.15 1 $7.15
The Odyssey (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) Homer, George Herbert Palmer (Translator), Robert Squillace (Introduction) • Barnes and Noble $7.15 15 $107.25
Canterbury Tales Geoffrey Chaucer, Nevill Coghill (Translator) • Barnes and Noble $9.00 15 $135.00

Materials cost

$440.28

Vendor shipping charges

$44.03

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$512.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.39

Total project goal

$624.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$624.39

4 Donors

-$593.53

Donations toward project cost

-$512.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$81.53

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.86

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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