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We LOVE Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kristen Flaherty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp283890_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y997&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597067857906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-flaherty"},{"teacherId":9920615,"projectId":9321345,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to you for your generous donation to our classroom book project on DonorsChoose. Because of your support, my students now have access to books that spark curiosity, build literacy skills, and open up new worlds.\r\n\r\nThe moment the books arrived, excitement filled the room. Students eagerly browsed through the titles, pointing out stories they couldn't wait to dive into. For many, these are the first books they've truly been able to call their own during class time. 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Your donation allowed me to upgrade my old, tippy easel so that I was not worried about curious young people accidentally pushing over a 20 year old easel. My students loved helping to put the new easel together, and would often point it out to guests in our room. Ha! They were so proud! It was a well loved, and frequently used tool that I will continue to utilize for many years to come. 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