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Ms. Edmonds from Hartford, CT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books to Build In-Person Connections

Help me give my students engaging books like "All Thirteen" that will prompt group discussion and build comprehension.

  • $578 goal

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My students are excited to be back in school after the remote learning period. It's wonderful to see their energy and hear their questions, but many struggles have emerged from this tumultuous time.

Our great students in this high-needs urban school are having a hard time connecting to the work of school and to each other.

My Project

Returning students are having a difficult time comprehending grade-level texts and staying interested during class. The pandemic has left students struggling socially, emotionally, and in their reading skills. The books in this project are high-interest and low-level. Students will be able to read them in a small group, outside of a regular class setting, and have discussions with each other.

By having a chance to read diverse books that are intriguing and also easy to comprehend, students can build both literacy skills and a sense of community.

Instead of reaching for their phones, I want them to reach for a great book.

Ms. Edmonds Sport & Medical Sciences Academy Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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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Hartford, CT 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

80 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team (Newbery Honor Book) • Amazon Business $20.99 6 $125.94
Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $10.99 5 $54.95
When I Was the Greatest • Amazon Business $9.29 5 $46.45
Miles Morales: Shock Waves (Original Spider-Man Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $11.04 4 $44.16
Shadow Jumper: A mystery adventure book for children and teens aged 10-14 • Amazon Business $7.99 5 $39.95
¡Gool!: El sueno se inicia... (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
The Crossover (The Crossover Series) • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
The Crossover Series Boxed Set • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
The Crossover (Graphic Novel) (The Crossover Series) • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Full Court Pressure (Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels) • Amazon Business $7.19 3 $21.57
Jason Reynolds's Track Series Paperback Collection: Ghost; Patina; Sunny; Lu • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$453.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$490.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.60

Total project goal

$577.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $577.32

2 Donors

-$526.97

Donations toward project cost

-$490.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$50.35

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