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Ms. Proctor from Panorama City, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Book Is A Gift You Can Open Again and Again

My students need a classroom library of grade-level books. I have chosen books by popular authors and interesting topics to develop a life-long love of reading!

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My Students

I learned to love books at an early age, and that was largely due to the fact that I had parents and teachers who provided me with books that I wanted to read. To this day, I love books and want to share that love of reading with my students.

I teach at a middle school in an impoverished neighborhood.

The students I teach don't have fancy clothes and technology, they don't go home to big fancy homes and they don't have their own personal library at home. What these students DO have is a desire to learn, a respect for education, and a dream to make something of their lives so that they can have a bright future free of the struggles that they currently know. Reading, and developing a love of books will improve their academic success in every subject. I want my students to WANT to pick up a book, not see it as a chore or punishment.

My Project

Having a library full of high-interest, grade-level books will allow students to never have an excuse to be without a book. Because of the neighborhood they live in, many do not feel safe going to the local library, and with the set of classroom books, they will never have to worry about that. My hope is that they will be exposed to a variety of books and find one that interests them. In turn, they will develop a love for books and a passion for reading.

Thank you for viewing my project, your donation would make such a difference in the lives of so many hard-working, dedicated 6th graders.

Stephen King said, "Books are the perfect entertainment: no commercials, no batteries, hours of enjoyment for each dollar spent." I want my students to see just how books and reading can change their lives!!

Ms. Proctor Vista Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Panorama City, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

100 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
How to Eat Fried Worms • AKJ Books $5.17 1 $5.17
Deep Down Popular Phoebe Stone • AKJ Books $5.17 1 $5.17
Every Soul A Star • AKJ Books $5.17 1 $5.17
Loser • AKJ Books $4.43 1 $4.43
California Young Readers Grade 4-6-2012 • AKJ Books $36.24 1 $36.24
Gary Soto • AKJ Books $19.89 1 $19.89
Roald Dahl • AKJ Books $43.61 1 $43.61
Grade 6 - Fiction • AKJ Books $52.43 1 $52.43
Grade 6 - Favorites • AKJ Books $54.28 1 $54.28
Percy Jackson and the Olympians • AKJ Books $29.56 1 $29.56
Lucy Rose • AKJ Books $19.24 1 $19.24
Walter Dean Myers • AKJ Books $59.13 1 $59.13

Materials cost

$334.32

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $30.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$399.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.57

Total project goal

$470.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $470.49

7 Donors

-$360.49

Donations toward project cost

-$306.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.07

match offer

-$110.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$93.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.50

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 $0.00

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