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Mrs. Hess from Moundsville, WV is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Book Bonanza

Help me give my students inspiring picture books to enhance their learning in all subjects!

  • $294 goal

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My Students

My students attend a small school in West Virginia. We are a Title I school and are located in a low socioeconomic town. Our students walk through the door every day eager to learn and willing to embrace new experiences.

I want my students to feel empowered to become lifelong learners that can face any challenge that may come their way.

Many come from broken homes and the drug epidemic is high in our area, but our students are continually trying to rise above. They are filled with passion and hope. Our motto is to believe in ourselves, and with that belief, anything is possible.

Nelson Mandela once said, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Our staff and our students work hard to make that a reality.

My Project

My students are naturally curious about so many topics. These picture books will help them explore the world around us through many different lenses.

Picture books help students explore many topics and generate a love for reading.

We use these books throughout the day for reading comprehension, mentor sentences in grammar, social studies concepts, science, and so much more. With picture books, my students can begin to explore complex concepts on a relatable level.

My students are naturally drawn to picture books. They will help promote reading to all readers, regardless of their reading level. Books truly are the gateway to so many possibilities for my students.

Mrs. Hess Central Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Moundsville, WV 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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Nerdy Birdy • Amazon Business $15.60 1 $15.60
What Should Darla Do? Featuring the Power to Choose (The Power to Choose Series) • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Amazing Grace (Reading Rainbow Books) • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
The Word Collector • Amazon Business $14.35 1 $14.35
The Recess Queen • Amazon Business $13.69 1 $13.69
Equality's Call: The Story of Voting Rights in America • Amazon Business $13.39 1 $13.39
LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET (171 JEUNESSE) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
If You Give a Pig a Pancake • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Come With Me • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
The Mitten • Amazon Business $10.61 1 $10.61
Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00
My Mouth Is A Volcano • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day • Amazon Business $8.08 1 $8.08
A Day's Work • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Weslandia • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Name Jar • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Fly Away Home • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$216.35

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$249.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.05

Total project goal

$293.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$293.65

2 Donors

-$293.65

Donations toward project cost

-$249.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.05

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$0.00

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