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Mrs. Hamm from Staten Island, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Book for Every Student: Building a Love for Reading

Help me give my students a shared book set to build a love for reading through literature circles that promote discussion, critical thinking, and collaboration.

  • 2 donors
  • $271 goal

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My Project

As a class, we would love to share our love for reading through literature circles! Literature circles offer a powerful way to turn reading into a collaborative and engaging experience for every student. By working in small groups and reading the same book together, students can dive into rich discussions, explore different perspectives, and connect more deeply with the stories they read.

To make this possible, we need a class set of the same book.

This will ensure that all students in a group can follow along at the same pace and fully participate in the discussion. This will help spark thoughtful conversations, build confidence, and encourage every student to take part.

Literature circles promote more than just reading skills. It fosters teamwork, critical thinking, and leadership. Students take turns leading the discussion, asking questions, sharing opinions, and responding to each other's ideas. It’s a chance for them to take ownership of their learning and build a classroom culture where every voice matters.

With your support, we can provide our students with the tools they need to fall in love with reading and grow as thinkers, communicators, and collaborators. Thank you for helping us bring our reading community to life!

Mrs. Hamm PS 54 Charles W Leng Grades 3-5

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Staten Island, NY View local requests

More than half 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

29 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 30 $196.80

Materials cost

$196.80

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$229.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.54

Total project goal

$270.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$270.29

2 Donors

-$270.29

Donations toward project cost

-$229.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.54

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$0.00

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