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Mx. Summer from Seattle, WA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Our Students Become Published Authors!

Help me give my students their own published book written and illustrated by them.

  • $2,475 goal

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My Project

In our enchanting project for two 5th-grade classrooms, students will embark on an exciting journey to become published authors of their very own fiction stories.

At our diverse, Title I school, where students speak more than 26 languages and hail from various corners of the globe, we believe in providing education that is inspiring to students.

Each student will craft their unique narrative, delving into their imagination to create characters, plots, and settings that reflect their individuality and creativity. Students will refine their storytelling skills, learning the intricacies of plot development, character arc, and descriptive writing.

The pinnacle of this project will be the publication of their stories into hardcover books, a tangible testament to their hard work and literary development. For many of our students, this will be a transformative experience, instilling a sense of pride and accomplishment as they hold their published work in their hands.

The impact of this project goes beyond the classroom, inspiring students to see themselves as capable writers and creators. By showcasing their talents and celebrating their achievements, we aim to foster a lifelong love for writing and storytelling.

Your contribution to this project will not only provide students with the tools and resources they need to succeed but will also inspire them and affirm their potential for greatness. Together, we will empower our students to embrace their voices, share their stories, and make their mark on the world.

Mx. Summer Lowell Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Seattle, WA 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

60 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Printed Student Created Story Books • Story Jumper $26.99 60 $1,619.40

Materials cost

$1,619.40

Vendor shipping charges

$288.26

Sales tax

$141.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$24.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,103.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$371.23

Total project goal

$2,474.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,474.88

5 Donors

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

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$2,474.88

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