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Past projects 134

• A Pop-Up Library for Future Artists and Engineers

  Funded Dec 28, 2023

  Thank you for celebrating the love of libraries and art with this grant project!

  I have been sharing pop-up books from PreK to 8th grade -- introducing Leonardo Da Vinci and seashells and construction vehicles! It's been so much fun and it creates an inclusive space in the library for English language learners and students with reading disabilities. I am working hard to alleviate the fear of books and dread of reading and to invite students to enjoy books together as a community. This is a big first step towards tackling phonics and early readers.

  Our school doesn't have an art program, so our library arts and crafts classes offer students an amazing opportunity to explore literacy, science and art all at once. When manipulating 3D paper books that unfold before their eyes in flashes of color, students' creativity is stimulated and the library becomes a place of adventure.

  Whole worlds open up through the panoramas, vertical and horizontal, that open children's eyes to all different subjects and spark discussion and wonder.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Jess Hinds

  This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and 4 other donors.

• Fidgety Fun Graphic Novels!

  Funded Dec 2, 2023

  Fidget toys and graphic novels are immensely popular -- and so important in building a library culture! Thank you for supporting the students in Harlem, NYC.

  Students in my library love borrowing their favorite authors and they get hooked on a fun reading series. I want to give them the joy of immersing themselves in a whole other world of unicorns or witches or The Babysitter's Club. Students strengthen their reading skills and connection to characters and stories through series books.

  Thank you for believing in our students and libraries!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Jess Hinds

  This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and 6 other donors.

• Reading Whatever Your Heart Desires Part I

  Funded Nov 28, 2023

  As the school librarian, I am passionate about access for all students and I am so grateful that you also support my mission!

  Our school welcomes many migrant students and those experiencing housing insecurity. My goal is to welcome students into a library that feels like a positive, uplifting space where students can be themselves and find community.

  A book series like The Baybsitter's Club or My Hero Academia can feel like a dependable friend. You move predictably from book 1 to 2 to 3, and you can feel embraced by a storyline and cast of characters that feel familiar.

  Thank you for helping children discover favorite characters in books and fall in love with the library.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Jess Hinds

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 3 other donors.

• Science-Rich MakerSpace in Harlem!

  Funded Nov 16, 2023

  Thank you so much for making a difference in our school library and community!

  You have improved our library so we have culturally representational books and basic technology like printers .

  Thanks for purchasing a class magazine about their science experiments! We now have a selection of books that will be prominently displayed in our MakerSpace that highlight the achievements of BIPOC scientists and creators. Thank you so much for your support and belief in public school students.

  You are generous, kind and visionary!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Jess Hinds

  This classroom project was brought to life by Con Edison and 4 other donors.

• Graphic Novels for The Joy of Reading 1

  Funded Oct 11, 2023

  Thank you for your kind donation and generosity!

  At our school, we want the library to be a haven, an inspiration, and a launchpad for academic excellence. Unfortunately, many of our children have been hard hit by the pandemic and have lacked opportunities to strengthen their endurance and focus to read long texts. Graphic novels to the rescue! When you open a favorite comic series like Black Panther Marvel or the Babysitter's Club, the vocabulary is quite advanced and the emotionally resonant, action-packed pages hold students' interest. I love seeing my students fall in love with books!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Jess Hinds

  This classroom project was brought to life by The Peterson Family and one other donor.

• Diversity in Stem and Math Manga Magic!

  Funded Oct 3, 2023

  Wow, magazine subscriptions are just the best!

  It's the gift that keeps on giving. I am so grateful that students will be able to read Scholastic News all year long thanks to you.

  Through Scholastic News, students will stay updated and learn to think critically about all the important events in the worlds of STEM, especially math, and how it impacts issues such as the environment, health, and the business world.

  Our school library budget does not allow us to purchase subscriptions, so this grant came at just the right time for us!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Jess Hinds

  This classroom project was brought to life by The Peterson Family and 2 other donors.

• Manga for the Joy of Reading 2

  Funded Oct 3, 2023

  Thank you for your kind donation and generosity!

  At our school, we want the library to be a haven, an inspiration, and a launchpad for academic excellence. Unfortunately, many of our children have been hard hit by the pandemic and have lacked opportunities to strengthen their endurance and focus to read long texts. Graphic novels to the rescue! When you open a favorite comic series like Black Panther Marvel or the Babysitter's Club, the vocabulary is quite advanced and the emotionally resonant, action-packed pages hold students' interest. I love seeing my students fall in love with books!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Jess Hinds

  This classroom project was brought to life by Unilever and one other donor.

• Manga for the Joy of Reading

  Funded Oct 3, 2023

  Thank you for making our dream to grow a library full of manga possible!

  At our school, we want the library to be a haven, an inspiration, and a launchpad for academic excellence. Unfortunately, many of our children have been hard hit by the pandemic and have lacked opportunities to strengthen their endurance and focus to read long texts. Graphic novels to the rescue! When you open a favorite comic series like Black Panther Marvel or the Babysitter's Club, the vocabulary is quite advanced and the emotionally resonant, action-packed pages hold students' interest. I love seeing my students fall in love with books!

  Thank you for your generosity!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Jess Hinds

  This classroom project was brought to life by Unilever and 2 other donors.

• Media Literacy For News Savvy And Compassion For 4th Graders

  Funded Sep 24, 2023

  Wow, magazine subscriptions are just the best!

  It's the gift that keeps on giving. I am so grateful that students will be able to read Scholastic News all year long thanks to you.

  Through Scholastic News, students will stay updated and learn to think critically about all the important events of the day, from politics to climate change to human rights and children's lives around the world.

  Our school library budget does not allow us to purchase subscriptions, so this grant came at just the right time for us!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Jess Hinds

  This classroom project was brought to life by The Peterson Family and one other donor.

• Lemonade Stands and Entrepreneurial Kids in Picture Books!

  Funded Sep 24, 2023

  The students at Sojourner Truth are readers and entrepreneurs! Thanks to you generous donation, the students have books on exciting topics like...lemonade stands and working on Wall Street!

  Students as young as 5th grade do poster presentations to share their inventions and ideas for funding their projects. Our entrepreneurial event as a big hit with the whole community.

  For the younger set, Pete the Cat and Splat the Cat introduced concepts around financial literacy. It's never too young to start talking about money.

  Thank you for your kindness!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Jess Hinds

  This classroom project was brought to life by Charles Schwab and one other donor.