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Mrs. Chapman from Biddeford, ME is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Readers!

Help me give my students engaging books to help hook them in as lifelong readers!

  • 5 donors
  • $190 still needed

expires Jul 12

  • 5 donors
  • $190 still needed
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My Project

As the year goes on, it becomes apparent who the avid readers are. There are students who can pick up a book and instantly find enjoyment. By 5th grade, students have pretty strong perceptions about themselves are readers - too often, many students hold negative perceptions about who they are as readers.

Sometimes, all it takes is the right book for students to finally buy into reading.

I am seeking to add engaging texts to our selection for book clubs. Based on the books we've read this year, titles such as The Trail by Meika Hashimoto and Dinged by Tommy Greenwald, will help engage students. Students often gravitate towards books that involve characters who are relatable - similar age, playing sports, hanging with friends, navigating hardships.

Providing students with ample options help them feel empowered. Thank you for helping students find their way to reading!

Mrs. Chapman Biddeford Middle School Grades 3-5

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Biddeford, ME 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dinged: A Game Changer Companion Novel • Amazon Business $10.27 5 $51.35
The Fort • Amazon Business $10.51 4 $42.04
Refugee - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $13.13 3 $39.39
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 5 $36.45
The Thing About Jellyfish (National Book Award Finalist) • Amazon Business $6.99 5 $34.95
The Magician's Elephant • Amazon Business $6.98 5 $34.90
Crenshaw - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 5 $32.80
Mr. Lemoncello's Library - Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 5 $32.80
The Trail • Amazon Business $7.32 4 $29.28
Wild River (The Wild Series) • Amazon Business $8.36 3 $25.08
Wildfire (The Wild Series) • Amazon Business $7.89 2 $15.78

Materials cost

$374.82

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $18.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$429.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.74

Total project goal

$504.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $504.92

4 Donors

-$215.00

Donations toward project cost

-$182.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.25

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

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 $189.92

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