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Mrs. Hillis from Tacoma, WA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Love Books!

Help me give my students pre-chapter books to spark an interest in reading that will help them become life-long learners!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hillis's classroom raised $453

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our goal is to ignite a love for reading in our early readers by providing them with 50 pre-chapter books. These books are designed to bridge the gap between picture books and chapter books, offering engaging stories that are accessible and enjoyable for young learners.

Your support will transform our classroom into a vibrant hub of literacy and learning.

By introducing these books, we aim to build foundational reading skills, boost confidence, and foster a lifelong passion for reading. These resources will help our students develop the critical skills they need to succeed academically and beyond.

Together, we can make a lasting impact on their educational journey. Your generosity will help us create an enriching learning environment where every child can thrive and discover the joy of reading.

Mrs. Hillis Jefferson Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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 half 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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Poppleton Series 6 Books Set (An Acorn Book) - Poppleton, Poppleton and Friends, Poppleton Every Day, Poppleton in Fall, Poppleton at Christmas, Poppleton in Summer • Amazon Business $34.60 1 $34.60
HELLO, HEDGEHOG! Complete Series 6 Books Set • Amazon Business $32.59 1 $32.59
Dragon Complete Acorn Books Series (5 Books) • Amazon Business $23.72 1 $23.72
Help the Brave Giraffe: An Acorn Book (The Inside Scouts #2) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
The Biggest Roller Coaster: An Acorn Book (Fox Tails #2) (2) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Help the Kind Lion: An Acorn Book (The Inside Scouts #1) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
I Can Grow It!: An Acorn Book (Princess Truly #10) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
I Am a Leader!: An Acorn Book (Princess Truly #9) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
I Can Help!: An Acorn Book (Princess Truly #8) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Rain is Wet!: An Acorn Book (Best Buddies #3) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Save the Duck!: An Acorn Book (Best Buddies #2) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Lost Dog: An Acorn Book (The Adventure Friends #2) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Help the Strong Cheetah: An Acorn Book (The Inside Scouts #3) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Time to Shine: An Acorn Book (Fairylight Friends #2) (2) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Bright Star: An Acorn Book (The Adventure Friends #3) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Fun and Games: An Acorn Book (Unicorn and Yeti #8) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Razzle Dazzle: An Acorn Book (Unicorn and Yeti #9) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Full Moon Party: An Acorn Book (Fairylight Friends #3) (3) • Amazon Business $5.94 1 $5.94
A Pie for Us!: An Acorn Book (Best Buddies #1) • Amazon Business $5.89 1 $5.89
The Doll in the Hall and Other Scary Stories: An Acorn Book (Mister Shivers #3) (3) • Amazon Business $5.57 1 $5.57
Stuck with You: An Acorn Book (Unicorn and Yeti #7) • Amazon Business $5.57 1 $5.57
I Am Mighty: An Acorn Book (Princess Truly #6) • Amazon Business $5.57 1 $5.57
Treasure Map: An Acorn Book (The Adventure Friends #1) • Amazon Business $5.57 1 $5.57
A Magic Spark: An Acorn Book (Fairylight Friends #1) (1) • Amazon Business $5.57 1 $5.57
Take a Hike!: An Acorn Book (Moby Shinobi and Toby Too! #2) • Amazon Business $5.57 1 $5.57
Shadow in the Woods and Other Scary Stories: An Acorn Book (Mister Shivers) • Amazon Business $5.57 1 $5.57
Beneath the Bed and Other Scary Stories: An Acorn Book (Mister Shivers #1) (1) • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39
Cheer Up: An Acorn Book (Unicorn and Yeti #4) (4) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Goat in a Boat: An Acorn Book (A Frog and Dog Book #2) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
I Am a Good Friend!: An Acorn Book (Princess Truly #4) (4) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
The Giant Ice Cream Mess: An Acorn Book (Fox Tails #3) (3) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Frog Meets Dog: An Acorn Book (Frog and Dog) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Friends Rock: An Acorn Book (Unicorn and Yeti #3): An Acorn Book • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
A Walk in the Dark and Other Scary Stories: An Acorn Book (Mister Shivers #4) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Together: An Acorn Book (Unicorn and Yeti #6) • Amazon Business $4.64 1 $4.64
Sparkly New Friends: An Acorn Book (Unicorn and Yeti #1) • Amazon Business $4.64 1 $4.64
I Am Brave!: An Acorn Book (Princess Truly #5) (5) • Amazon Business $4.64 1 $4.64
I Am Curious: An Acorn Book (Princess Truly #7) • Amazon Business $4.64 1 $4.64
A Good Team: An Acorn Book (Unicorn and Yeti #2) • Amazon Business $4.64 1 $4.64
Off I Go!: An Acorn Book (Princess Truly #2) • Amazon Business $4.64 1 $4.64
The Great Bunk Bed Battle: An Acorn Book (Fox Tails #1) (1) • Amazon Business $4.64 1 $4.64
Ready, Set, Go!: An Acorn Book (Moby Shinobi and Toby Too! #3) • Amazon Business $4.64 1 $4.64
Fair and Square: An Acorn Book (Unicorn and Yeti #5) (5) • Amazon Business $4.64 1 $4.64
Surf's Up!: An Acorn Book (Moby Shinobi and Toby Too!) • Amazon Business $4.64 1 $4.64
Hog on a Log: An Acorn Book (A Frog and Dog Book #3) (3) • Amazon Business $4.64 1 $4.64
I Can Build It!: An Acorn Book (Princess Truly #3) • Amazon Business $4.64 1 $4.64

Materials cost

$321.59

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$28.14

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$384.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.86

Total project goal

$452.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$452.41

1 Donor

-$226.20

Donations toward project cost

-$192.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.93

match offer

-$226.21

Match offer toward project cost

-$192.28

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.93

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$0.00

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