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Mr. Brinkley from Los Angeles CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson

Help me give my students exposure to diverse voices in literature. Diversity through novels is a wonderful way to get reluctant readers on board with reading. Representation matters.

  • 6 donors
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  • 6 donors
  • $229 still needed
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The purpose of this reading is to introduce students to diverse voices in literature. We plan on reading, discussing, and writing about Tiffany D. Jackson's The Weight of Blood, an updated take on Steven King's Carrie. A major reason to expose students to diverse novels is that it can help them to see themselves represented in literature. This can be especially important for students from marginalized groups, who may not often see themselves reflected in the books they read. When students see themselves represented in literature, it can help them to feel validated and affirmed. This is my goal when choosing novels for my class to read. Representation is a value in getting students to invest in reading. It helps reluctant readers find their reason to read.

Mr. Brinkley
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Weight of Blood • Amazon Business $11.29 40 $451.60

Materials cost

$451.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $41.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$529.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.47

Total project goal

$623.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $623.16

3 Donors

-$395.00

Donations toward project cost

-$335.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.25

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 $228.16

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