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Mr. Linley from Los Angeles, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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21 Great Books All Kids Should Know

My students need 21 books ranging from "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss to Aesop's Fables.

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I am a first grade teacher in California. Approximately 60 percent of the students at our school are African American, about 30 percent are Latino, and the remaining 10 percent are a mix of Pakistani, Ethiopian, Anglo American and others. I always have many talented children in my classes, and I am always looking to expand the educational program I deliver.

Books are the foundation of education. We all know this. It is a sad fact that students in America do not have adequate access to them. The more exposure children have to quality literature, the richer their lives will be. This is obvious. Your help will be an invaluable gift.

I am strong believer in the public education - perhaps you are too. The reality, however, is that public schools are typically not organized well enough to give students the materials they need. Children should be read at least one book a day - don't you think? At least. In our school district there are 180 instructional days. The books I have received (over ten years) from the district for use in my classroom amount to only a small fraction of what is needed.

Each title in this selection of 21 books is outstanding. Some are Caldecott medal winners and others are by award winning authors and illustrators. All are books that our children ought to know. Give these children the gift of reading! Your donation will be greatly appreciated.

Mr. Linley Crescent Heights SJ Magnet School Grades PreK-2

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

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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
Treasure Uri Shulevitz, Uri Shulevitz (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $6.25 1 $6.25
The Lion and the Mouse Jerry Pinkney • Barnes and Noble $13.59 1 $13.59
The Ugly Duckling Hans Christian Andersen, Jerry Pinkney, Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator), Based On Work by Hans Christian Andersen • Barnes and Noble $14.39 1 $14.39
Aesop's Fables J. Pinkney, Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator), Jerry Pinkey (Illustrator), Aesop • Barnes and Noble $15.99 1 $15.99
Happy Day Ruth Krauss, Marc Simont (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Zathura Chris Van Allsburg, Chris Van Allsburg (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $14.40 1 $14.40
Snail, Where Are You? Tomi Ungerer • Barnes and Noble $11.65 1 $11.65
The Three Robbers Tomi Ungerer • Barnes and Noble $13.56 1 $13.56
Cherries and Cherry Pits Pb Vera B. Williams, Vera B. Williams (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe Vera B. Williams, Vera B. Williams (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Stray Dog Marc Simont, Marc Simont (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Harold and the Purple Crayon Crockett Johnson, Crockett Johnson (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $11.04 1 $11.04
Little Fish That Got Away Bernadine Cook, Crockett Johnson (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $16.19 1 $16.19
Hole Is to Dig: A First Book of First Definitions Ruth Krauss, Nelson, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $6.25 1 $6.25
I Want to Paint My Bathroom Blue Ruth Krauss, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $16.15 1 $16.15
Matthew's Dream Leo Lionni • Barnes and Noble $5.39 1 $5.39
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carroll, Helen Oxenbury (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $11.69 1 $11.69
The Giving Tree Shel Silverstein, Shel Silverstein (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.93 1 $8.93
Love You Forever Robert Munsch, Sheila McGraw (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $5.35 1 $5.35
Have You Filled a Bucket Today?: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids Carol McCloud, David Messing (Illustrator), Foreword by Merrill Lundgren • Barnes and Noble $7.96 1 $7.96
The Lorax Dr. Seuss, Dr. Seuss (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $10.20 1 $10.20

Materials cost

$214.14

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.41

Sales tax

 $15.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$263.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.80

Total project goal

$321.10

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $321.10

2 Donors

-$321.10

Donations toward project cost

-$263.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.80

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