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Ms. Apigo from Alameda, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Lesson Before Dying for Future Fighters of Social Justice

My students need 38 copies of "A Lesson Before Dying" by Ernest J. Gaines.

  • $584 goal

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I would like to inspire my high-need, low income, multicultural 10th grade students by having them read "A Lesson Before Dying" by Ernest J. Gaines. I teach English with emphasis on preparing for college, literacy, and social justice.

The school lacks the resources for non-canonical books by writers of color, and every year, I grab my students interest when I teach a unit on social justice.

A class set of 38 copies of "A Lesson Before Dying" by Ernest J. Gaines is the perfect book my 10th grade students need to read to satisfy their thirst for knowledge about the death penalty and racial discrimination while becoming future fighters of social justice. In addition to using this book in our study of social justice and literacy, I would also incorporate a historical look at segregation and hold an in-class debate on the death penalty.

Your donation will help broaden the minds of sophomores in my district. After reading this book, 10th graders will be inspired to change the world and make justice something truly for all.

Ms. Apigo Encinal High School & Junior Jets Grades 9-12

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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

115 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
A Lesson Before Dying Ernest J. Gaines • Barnes and Noble $10.40 38 $395.20

Materials cost

$395.20

Vendor shipping charges

 $39.52

Sales tax

 $28.65

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$478.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.99

Total project goal

$583.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $583.29

4 Donors

-$291.64

Donations toward project cost

-$239.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.49

match offer

-$291.65

Match offer toward project cost

-$239.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.50

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