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Students who were previously hesitant readers are now eagerly browsing the shelves, sharing book recommendations with their peers, and proudly tracking their reading progress. Having a well-stocked classroom library allows me to match every single reader with books at their independent reading level and aligned with their personal passions, which has boosted both their confidence and comprehension skills.\r\nYour investment in our classroom goes far beyond supplying books; you have provided my students with the tools to dream big, build critical thinking skills, and foster empathy. Seeing their faces light up during our daily reading time is a constant reminder of the difference caring individuals like you can make. 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We were able to fill our class library with amazing books that encourage reading stamina in the classroom, which effects their at home reading. \r\nBecause we were able to start the school year with so many books, my students did not have to wait for the school library to open to begin their reading. Nor did they have to go to other classrooms, taking away their reading time, to borrow books.","fullyFundedDate":1778207536149,"projectUrl":"project/read-with-us/10189380/","projectTitle":"Read With Us!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olive","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10477505_orig.jpg?crop=1518,1518,x206,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775964056482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10477505"},{"teacherId":5568745,"projectId":10153782,"letterContent":"Receiving the Magic Tree House graphic novels as a donation has made a meaningful impact in my classroom. 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