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Ms. Stork from Forrest City, AR is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Great Books for Great Students!

My students need 3 copies each of 14 book titles, from "Lord of the Flies" to "Journey to Jo'Burg: A South African Story", with their respective teacher's guides.

  • $594 goal

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Have you ever been forced to read a book that you just didn't like? Maybe you picked up the novel several times but just couldn't 'get into it.' You may have even tried to read a few chapters but hated every second of it. Now imagine attempting to read books that are forced upon you, that you can't relate to, year after year! Sadly, at times this is what my students experience in my classroom. While I try to teach novels that will appeal to everyone, I have found that there will always be a dissatisfied customer! I would like to start a collection of novels students may turn to when they are having troubles connecting with the class-wide assigned literature. The novels I have chosen to build this collection with are stories that are often taught in high schools across the nation, but are not part of my school's curriculum. We are located in the Arkansas Delta, one of the most diverse - yet mostly segregated- portions of the state. That is not to say that the high school in which I teach is solely for African-American students, but many of the wealthier families in the area send their children to private academies in nearby towns. 100% of our school receives free lunch and my students often are forced to attend classes without supplies. I have come to realize that I cannot possibly provide enough pencils, pens, notebooks, or school clothes. I can however provide my students with a love of literature. My hope is that at least one student will walk away enthralled with one of the books provided through this project. We need three copies each of 14 book titles, including Lord of the Flies to Journey, Jo'Burg: A South African Story, Esperanza Rising, Phantom Tollbooth and others, all with their respective teacher's guides. Reading alone will increase my students' test scores, comprehension, and fluency. A love of reading will increase their likelihood of attending college, obtaining a productive job of their choosing, and returning to help others in their high-needs community. In an area with high unemployment and low college attendance rates, please give these students a chance!

Ms. Stork Forrest City High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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. Stork

Forrest City, AR 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

40 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Out of the Dust • AKJ Books $5.22 3 $15.66
Hoot -- Teacher Guide • AKJ Books $10.46 1 $10.46
Hoot • AKJ Books $7.80 3 $23.40
Hobbit • AKJ Books $6.97 3 $20.91
Hobbit -- Teacher Guide • AKJ Books $10.46 1 $10.46
Esperanza Rising -- Teacher Guide • AKJ Books $10.46 1 $10.46
Esperanza Rising • AKJ Books $6.10 4 $24.40
Fallen Angels -- Teacher Guide • AKJ Books $10.46 1 $10.46
Fallen Angels • AKJ Books $5.22 3 $15.66
Freckle Juice -- Teacher Guide • AKJ Books $10.46 1 $10.46
Freckle Juice • AKJ Books $4.35 3 $13.05
Stargirl • AKJ Books $7.80 1 $7.80
Stargirl -- Teacher Guide • AKJ Books $10.46 1 $10.46
Phantom Tollbooth -- Teacher Guide • AKJ Books $10.46 1 $10.46
Phantom Tollbooth • AKJ Books $6.10 3 $18.30
Single Shard -- Teacher Guide • AKJ Books $10.46 1 $10.46
Single Shard • AKJ Books $6.10 3 $18.30
Lord of the Flies -- Teacher Guide • AKJ Books $10.46 1 $10.46
Lord of the Flies • AKJ Books $8.71 3 $26.13
Journey to Jo'Burg: A South African Story • AKJ Books $4.35 3 $13.05
Journey to Jo'Burg: A South African Story -- Teacher Guide • AKJ Books $10.46 1 $10.46
Out of the Dust -- Teacher Guide • AKJ Books $10.46 1 $10.46
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings -- Teacher Guide • AKJ Books $10.46 1 $10.46
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings • AKJ Books $6.10 3 $18.30
Walk Two Moons -- Teacher Guide • AKJ Books $10.46 1 $10.46
Walk Two Moons • AKJ Books $6.10 3 $18.30
Cay -- Teacher Guide • AKJ Books $10.46 1 $10.46
Cay • AKJ Books $5.67 3 $17.01

Materials cost

$396.71

Vendor shipping charges

 $39.67

Sales tax

 $23.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$487.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.90

Total project goal

$593.90

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $593.90

2 Donors

-$286.44

Donations toward project cost

-$243.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.97

match offer

-$286.51

Match offer toward project cost

-$234.94

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.57

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.47

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