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Mrs. Petersen from Edison, NJ is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Lifelong Readers: Expanding Independent Reading Opportunities

Help me give my students engaging independent reading choices that promote a lifelong love of reading.

  • 5 donors
  • $159 goal

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My Project

With social media at the forefront of many students' lives, it is becoming increasingly difficult to instill a love of literature in children. Fortunately, with good books, recommendations, and dedicated time, I am hoping to engage students in enjoyable reading experiences.

My goal for this project is to offer students engaging texts for independent reading.

The books I have selected have been suggested by educators and students as popular and relatable titles.

What I love most about my students and school is the diversity. The community in which I teach consists of students from a wide range of backgrounds. Some have only just come to the United States and are beginning to develop as learners of the English language, while many have lived in the community their entire lives.

The students at my school show a love of learning and community daily and are supported by many dedicated educators and administrators.

Our students do have a need, though: they need enhanced middle school literacy programs with more texts that are relevant to kids' lives.

Mrs. Petersen Thomas Jefferson Middle School Grades 6-8

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Edison, NJ View local requests

More than a third 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

250 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Simon Sort of Says - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $13.49 1 $13.49
Jawbreaker - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $10.82 1 $10.82
Nikhil Out Loud - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $10.77 1 $10.77
A Silent Voice 1 • Amazon Business $10.22 1 $10.22
Warrior Girl Unearthed • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Rez Ball - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $9.75 1 $9.75
Hearts Unbroken • Amazon Business $8.36 1 $8.36
Return to Sender • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Wanting Mor • Amazon Business $7.96 1 $7.96
The Astonishing Color of After • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Clean Getaway - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56

Materials cost

$102.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$134.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.72

Total project goal

$158.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $158.16

3 Donors

-$106.48

Donations toward project cost

-$91.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.55

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.67

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 $0.00

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