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Mrs. Shelton from Kansas City, MO is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Windows and Mirrors

Help me give my students Book sets that have diverse characters and themes.

  • $618 goal

This project expired on July 13, 2023.

This project expired on July 13, 2023.

My Project

Literature is a great way to expand learning and growth about ourselves, our community and the world. Students will use the books in this project while reading in book clubs or small groups.

Students will be placed in groups based on their reading levels and will work together to read, discuss and learn from the books.

These books have main characters from a variety of cultures, ethnicities and countries of origin. Special attention has been made to choose books that represent students in our school population with a focus on the students in third and fourth grade. Your contributions to this project WILL make a difference.

Mrs. Shelton Gracemor Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

Kansas City, MO View local requests

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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Juana and Lucas • Amazon Business $8.99 6 $53.94
The Secret Lake: A children's mystery adventure (Secret Lake Mystery Adventures) • Amazon Business $7.99 6 $47.94
The Boy at the Back of the Class • Amazon Business $7.99 6 $47.94
How to Steal a Dog: A Novel • Amazon Business $7.99 6 $47.94
Dragons in a Bag • Amazon Business $7.99 6 $47.94
Future Hero (Future Hero, 1) • Amazon Business $6.99 6 $41.94
Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome (Sarai #1) • Amazon Business $5.99 6 $35.94
X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener for School, Classroom and Teacher Supplies, Perfect Addition to Homeschooling Supplies, Black • Amazon Business $32.31 1 $32.31
Every Day Is Exciting (Sofia Martinez) • Amazon Business $4.95 6 $29.70
Katie Blows Her Top (Katie Woo) • Amazon Business $3.95 6 $23.70
TUL Retractable Gel Pens, Bullet Point, 0.7 mm, Gray Barrel, Assorted Standard And Bright Ink Colors, Pack Of 14 • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
We Could Be Heroes • Amazon Business $9.89 2 $19.78
When You Trap a Tiger: (Newbery Medal Winner) • Amazon Business $9.39 2 $18.78
An Elephant in the Garden: Inspired by a True Story • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Beyond the Bright Sea • Amazon Business $8.68 1 $8.68

Materials cost

$487.51

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$524.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.62

Total project goal

$617.44

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