Readers to Leaders

Funded Aug 22, 2024

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generosity and thoughtful contribution. It is appreciated by myself and my students. Watching students fall in love with reading is by far the most rewarding part of being an English teacher. My students are required to have an independent reading book at all times and it is amazing to see that they actually enjoy these books and want to continue reading similar stories.

Every week, students read for 20 minutes in class. I put on relaxing music and dim the lights, which creates a cozy environment and gives them a moment to relax during the school day. Students tell me that they feel so calm during this time and it helps them forget about the stress of middle school.

So far, students are loving the graphic novels and books in verse. Some of the most popular titles include: "The Last Kids on Earth", "The Crossover", The "Percy Jackson" Series, and many more. I cannot say enough about how thankful my students are to have new books available to them.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Hassett