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11th Graders Need More Copies of a Memoir!

Help me give my students more copies of the stunning memoir, The Best We Could Do!

  • 2 donors
  • $129 still needed

expires Jun 22

  • 2 donors
  • $129 still needed
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My Project

My 11th grade ICT classes read the graphic novel memoir, The Best We Could Do, because it offers a deeply personal and insightful look at the Vietnam War and its lasting impact on families through the lens of a Vietnamese American's experience, exploring themes of displacement, immigration, intergenerational trauma, identity, and the complex dynamics of family relationships, all presented in a powerful graphic novel format that makes history accessible and emotionally engaging.

When we study this memoir, we read individually, have Socratic Seminars, complete creative projects, learn about the Vietnam War and the impact it has on Vietnamese people through generations.

My students also connect to Thi Bui's family's immigrant experience, as many of their families are first or second generation.

We are running low on copies of this beautiful book, and if I am going to teach it to the next 11th grade class, I need to replenish!

Ms. Dishner High School of Economics & Finance Grades 9-12

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More than three‑quarters 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir • Amazon Business $8.96 15 $134.40

Materials cost

$134.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$166.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.37

Total project goal

$195.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $195.79

1 Donor

-$45.00

Donations toward project cost

-$40.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.50

match offer

-$20.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.65

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 $128.14

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