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Ms. Epker from Quincy, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Buddy Reading with Book Club Books

Help me give my students 12 titles for our book club groups to read.

  • 5 donors
  • $498 goal

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My Project

Imagine the thrill of discovering a book so captivating that you can’t wait to talk about it with a friend! That’s the excitement I want to bring into my classroom through partner reading. With your help, my students will share this joy as they read, discuss, and grow together.

To make this happen, I am requesting four copies each of twelve highly recommended titles for 6th graders.

These books will encourage collaboration, build a love for reading, and provide engaging stories that my students can’t wait to dive into.

One standout title is *Fablehaven* by Brandon Mull, where two siblings discover a secret preserve for magical creatures and must defend it from dark forces. Another exciting choice is *Ground Zero* by Alan Gratz, a powerful novel that intertwines two stories—one about a boy experiencing the 9/11 attacks, and another about a girl living through the aftermath of the war in Afghanistan. Also included is *Hoot* by Carl Hiaasen, a fun mystery about a boy who uncovers a plot to save endangered owls in Florida, all while navigating the challenges of a new school.

These engaging books will spark conversations and foster a deeper love of reading. Please help us bring these amazing stories to our classroom!

Ms. Epker Quincy Junior High School Grades 6-8

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Quincy, IL 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Last Cuentista (YA paperback, Newbery Medal Winner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 4 $52.00
Ground Zero • Amazon Business $10.88 4 $43.52
Game Changer • Amazon Business $9.29 4 $37.16
The Only Game (Home Team) • Amazon Business $8.99 4 $35.96
Hoot - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 4 $29.16
Fablehaven • Amazon Business $7.22 4 $28.88
Alone • Amazon Business $7.19 4 $28.76
Starfish • Amazon Business $6.90 4 $27.60
City Spies (1) • Amazon Business $6.70 4 $26.80
The Lion of Mars - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 4 $26.24
Too Bright to See - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 4 $26.24
Ghost (1) (Track) • Amazon Business $6.29 4 $25.16

Materials cost

$387.48

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$423.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.70

Total project goal

$497.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $497.99

4 Donors

-$166.00

Donations toward project cost

-$141.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.90

match offer

-$331.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$282.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.80

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 $0.00

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