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Ms. Himes from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspiring Young Readers to Catch Reading Fever

Help me give my students a diverse selection of literature to inspire and motivate reading.

  • $543 goal

This project expired on May 30, 2025.

This project expired on May 30, 2025.

My Project

Having a diverse selection of novels inspires young readers by exposing them to different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives, fostering empathy and a deeper understanding of the world around them. When young readers see characters who reflect their own identities, it can boost their confidence and sense of belonging, while also allowing them to connect with experiences different from their own. Diverse books spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and help develop an appreciation for inclusivity and equality. They also make reading more engaging by offering a range of voices, genres, and storytelling styles, ensuring that every child can find a story that resonates with them. By embracing diversity in literature, young readers grow into compassionate, open-minded individuals who value different perspectives and experiences.

Ms. Himes J.E. Harrison Middle School Grades 6-8

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Pittsburgh, PA 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

400 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
GIRL I USED TO BE • Amazon Business $11.64 2 $23.28
Fútbol extremo / Soccer Switch (Jake Maddox novelas gráficas / Jake Maddox Graphic Novels) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $20.63 1 $20.63
Rivals: (A Game Changer companion novel) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
The Chemistry of Food • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Spy School the Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $17.66 1 $17.66
Ghost (Track #1) (paperback) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $8.00 2 $16.00
The Blessing Effect: A Single Act of Kindness Can Rewrite the Future • Amazon Business $15.14 1 $15.14
The Perks of Being a Wallflower • Amazon Business $14.79 1 $14.79
Hurricane Summer: A Novel • Amazon Business $14.51 1 $14.51
Milkweed (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $14.00 1 $14.00
Truth About Alice • Amazon Business $12.08 1 $12.08
The Story of Simone Biles (paperback biography; Team USA 2024 Olympics Gold Medalist, women's gymnastics) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
The Great Gatsby: An Instructional Guide for Literature - Novel Study Guide for High School Literature with Close Reading and Writing Activities (Great Works Classroom Resource) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Of Mice and Men: An Instructional Guide for Literature - Novel Study Guide for High School Literature with Close Reading and Writing Activities (Great Works Classroom Resource) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Drama (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Women Who Dared: 52 Stories of Fearless Daredevils, Adventurers, and Rebels (Biography Books for Kids, Feminist Books for Girls) • Amazon Business $10.91 1 $10.91
Unsettled • Amazon Business $10.71 1 $10.71
I Funny: A Middle School Story (I Funny, 1) • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59
Flying Lessons and Other Stories (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 1 $10.00
Pandemic • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Spoken: A Novel • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Unbelievable Stories of Michael Jordan: Decoding Greatness For Young Readers (Awesome Biography Books for Kids Children Ages 9-12) (Unbelievable Stories of: Biography Series for New & Young Readers) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
The Things We Cannot Say: A WWII Historical Fiction Novel • Amazon Business $9.64 1 $9.64
We Don't Swim Here • Amazon Business $9.51 1 $9.51
Hoops: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $9.17 1 $9.17
Middle School's a Drag, You Better Werk! • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Before I Fall • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
The Warsaw Orphan: A WWII Historical Fiction Novel • Amazon Business $8.69 1 $8.69
Maybe He Just Likes You • Amazon Business $8.36 1 $8.36
Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life (Middle School, 1) • Amazon Business $8.24 1 $8.24
The History of the Titanic: A History Book for New Readers (The History Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Embrace the Chicken • AKJ Education $7.99 1 $7.99
White Lies • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
My Football Hero: Lionel Messi: Learn All About Your Favourite Footballing Star: Biography football book for kids (My Sporting Hero: Biographies for Children aged 9 - 12) • Amazon Business $7.24 1 $7.24
The Other Side of Perfect • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Zeus, Dog of Chaos • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Taken Away (Finding Forward) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$424.61

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$460.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.35

Total project goal

$542.33

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