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Ms. Christina Krasic from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlocking the Mystery: Inspiring 8th Graders Through Engaging Book Clubs!

Help me give my students high interest and engaging mystery novels for their book clubs!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Christina Krasic's classroom raised $825

This project is fully funded

My Project

My 8th graders are curious, imaginative, and eager to dive deeper into books that challenge them to think critically and creatively. They thrive on engaging stories with twists, turns, and surprises, and they deserve literature that sparks their natural curiosity and love of discovery. Mystery novels are the perfect fit, drawing students into complex plots and encouraging them to think like detectives as they analyze clues and collaborate on ideas. These mystery novels will serve as the foundation for our book clubs, where students will explore themes, solve puzzles, and build critical thinking skills in a fun, supportive environment.

The novels I'm requesting will provide students with immersive reading experiences, helping them to develop essential reading skills, such as inference, analysis, and comprehension while staying actively engaged.

Each book club will foster teamwork and communication, as students discuss their theories, share insights, and piece together clues. Working in groups will strengthen both their literary understanding and social skills, making reading a shared adventure.

My goal is to encourage my students to become lifelong readers and thinkers. I hope to build their confidence in tackling complex texts and inspire a love for reading beyond the classroom by providing them with mystery novels tailored to their interests. The critical thinking and discussion skills they’ll gain from our book clubs will help them in all areas of learning, giving them tools to analyze, collaborate, and communicate effectively.

These 8th graders are energetic, creative, and ready for challenges. They have a unique enthusiasm for learning, especially when it comes to uncovering new ideas together. They bring diverse perspectives to our classroom, and through these mystery novels, they’ll be able to engage with literature that speaks to their curiosity and adventurous spirits.

Ms. Christina Krasic DeWitt Clinton Elementary School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of 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

999 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Two Truths and One Thief (High School Mystery & Suspense) • Amazon Business $14.99 8 $119.92
Powerless (The Powerless Trilogy) • Amazon Business $13.59 8 $108.72
Tell Me What Really Happened • Amazon Business $10.49 8 $83.92
Heartless • Amazon Business $9.70 8 $77.60
I Killed Zoe Spanos (A True Crime–Inspired YA Thriller) • Amazon Business $9.59 8 $76.72
Renegades (Renegades, 1) • Amazon Business $9.39 8 $75.12
They're Watching You • Amazon Business $7.95 8 $63.60
Dead Girls Can't Tell Secrets • Amazon Business $6.93 8 $55.44

Materials cost

$661.04

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$700.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.70

Total project goal

$824.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $824.66

1 Donor

-$824.66

Donations toward project cost

-$700.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$123.70

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