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Ms. Clemons from Hamilton OH is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader

Help me give my students a classroom library that lets them escape reality and dives deep into stories they'll love!

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Hello!!! Thank you so much in advance for taking a look at my list. The reason I made this list was because I want to offer my students a classroom library that fosters a love for reading. These books touch on topics they're interested in and love to learn more about. On my list, you may that I'm asking for 5 of the same book. This is because I will be starting an in class book club for all my students. These book clubs will be made up of their friends who will continue to read the same book and be able to have discussions as they read.

My biggest goal for my students is to turn reading into something enjoyable for them.

To make them fall in love with getting lost in the adventures of a book. With this being my first year of teaching, it's safe to say I couldn't offer all these books to my students without your help. As most teachers, I want THE BEST for my students and offering them a library they adore is a huge goal of mine.

Again, THANK YOU so much if you're willing to donate items. I know some 4th graders who are going to be so thankful for you.

Ms. Clemons will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by August 20.

Ms. Clemons
Never Before Funded Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
A Library of Diary of a Wimpy Kid 1-21 Books Complete Collection Boxed Set Paperback • Amazon Business $69.25 1 $69.25
Sean Goes To Barcelona: A children's book about soccer and goals. US edition (Sean Wants To Be Messi) • Amazon Business $12.99 5 $64.95
I Survived Series Graphic Novels Collection (6 Books) • Amazon Business $44.06 1 $44.06
A Library of Magic Tree House Collection 28 Books Box Set • Amazon Business $44.00 1 $44.00
Virginia Mysteries Series Set - Book 1-8 • Amazon Business $43.64 1 $43.64
Shadow Jumper: A mystery adventure book for children and teens aged 10-14 (A Shadow Jumper Mystery Adventure) • Amazon Business $7.99 5 $39.95
The Giver: A Newbery Award Winner (Giver Quartet, 1) • Amazon Business $7.69 5 $38.45
Fish in a Tree • Amazon Business $7.26 5 $36.30
Tornado (Trophy Chapter Book) • Amazon Business $6.99 5 $34.95
Percy Jackson The Ultimate Collection 5 Books Set Epic Heroes Legendary Adventures by Rick Riordan • Amazon Business $33.77 1 $33.77
Hatchet • Amazon Business $5.41 5 $27.05
Wings of Fire Boxset, Books 1-5 (Wings of Fire) • Amazon Business $22.83 1 $22.83
I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944 (I Survived Graphic Novel #9) (I Survived Graphix) • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 (I Survived Graphic Novel #8) (I Survived Graphix) • Amazon Business $19.94 1 $19.94
Groundhog's Day Off • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Case Closed #1: Mystery in the Mansion • Amazon Business $14.56 1 $14.56
This Very Tree: A Story of 9/11, Resilience, and Regrowth • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
America's White Table • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Polar Express 30th Anniversary Edition: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
The Book of Chaos (Starfell) • Amazon Business $12.16 1 $12.16
The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Pan's Secret: A Pirate Princess's Quest for Answers (The Pirate Princess Chronicles) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Durkee The Burpy Turkey - Fun Thanksgiving Book for Kids | Thanksgiving Gifts for Kids | Thanksgiving Books For Kids | Kids Thanksgiving Books | Fun ... for Children All Ages Toddlers Preschoolers • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Who Started the Labor Day Celebration? Holiday Book for Kids Children's Holiday Books • Amazon Business $10.82 1 $10.82
Crenshaw • Amazon Business $10.68 1 $10.68
Hook's Daughter: The Untold Tale of a Pirate Princess (The Pirate Princess Chronicles) • Amazon Business $10.60 1 $10.60
Select Your Superpower: You Save The World, Adventure #1 (You-Save-The-World Adventures for Kids 8-12) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
My Mouth Is A Volcano: A Picture Book About Interrupting • Amazon Business $9.39 1 $9.39
Betty Celebrates Cinco De Mayo: Picture Book Story For Kids • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The Yuckiest, Stinkiest, Best Valentine Ever • Amazon Business $8.81 1 $8.81
Summer of the Monkeys • Amazon Business $8.38 1 $8.38
Case Closed #2: Stolen from the Studio • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Case Closed #3: Haunting at the Hotel • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
How to Catch an Elf • Amazon Business $7.75 1 $7.75
Case Closed #4: Danger on the Dig • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
How to Catch a Leprechaun: A Saint Patrick's Day Book for Kids • Amazon Business $7.56 1 $7.56
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything: A Halloween Book for Kids • Amazon Business $6.83 1 $6.83
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing • Amazon Business $6.74 1 $6.74
It's Not Easy Being a Bunny: An Easter Book for Kids (Beginner Books(R)) • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
The Hero Two Doors Down • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83

Materials cost

$833.89

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$881.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$155.54

Total project goal

$1,036.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,036.94

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 $1,036.94

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