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Ms. Smale from Harrisburg, PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Murder Mystery: Red Kayak

Help me give my students the books they need for reading a novel this school year! The students are super excited about starting this novel and would be ecstatic to each have their own class copy!

  • This project is not currently eligible for funding.
  • $203 goal

My Project

Thank you so much for considering donating to my project! My students cannot wait to get started on their novel unit, where they will be able to read the murder mystery, Red Kayak!

We need your help to be able to provide each student in my classes with their very own copy of this amazing novel!

My goal for this project is for students to have a hands-on learning experience and be able to engage in unique group discussions about a novel. Being able to provide each student with their own copy of the novel will make a huge difference in having engaging discussions, reading groups, and individual reading time.

My students always put forth their best effort and have persevered through a multitude of challenges throughout this school year. If you're able, please consider donating to my incredibly hard-working students!

Thank you!

Ms. Smale Central Dauphin East Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Smale

Harrisburg, PA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Red Kayak • Amazon Business $6.99 20 $139.80

Materials cost

$139.80

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$171.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.34

Total project goal

$202.24

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