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Mr. Kushner from Tampa, FL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. K's School Library Journey

My students need high quality children's literature, and they currently do not have a library at school. I have spent my own money to build my own classroom library, but it isn't enough.

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My Students

Our students are motivated and passionate about learning, but do not have access to any literature, nor to a library. I come in each and every day to smiling faces excited about the potential and growth opportunities that exist. I have never been around such promising young boys and girls, and would do absolutely anything for them.

I have seen such growth from our students since the beginning of the year, but still see much more potential for success if they had access to high quality literature and resources.

My Project

These materials will help to make a huge difference in my school by allowing students access to high quality children's literature. The books I selected range in complexity, and provide students with a multitude of genres. Students will be able to go to our library or book room, and spend time reading these novels. The goal is for students to be inspired by reading, and become lifelong readers themselves. As of right now, our students do not have access to any literature, nor do they have a safe and quiet place to read and relax.

We need to give them access to high quality literature to not only improve their reading fluency and comprehension, but to also help promote the skill of being lifelong readers.

Mr. Kushner Sports Leadership & Management Charter School - Tampa Grades 6-8

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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

400 students impacted 12donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gone with the Wind: 75th Anniversary Edition • AKJ Education $14.59 1 $14.59
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
Twilight • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
The Kite Runner (10th Anniversary) • AKJ Education $11.68 1 $11.68
The Martian: Classroom Edition • AKJ Education $10.95 1 $10.95
The Book Thief • AKJ Education $10.74 1 $10.74
Alchemist, The • AKJ Education $10.71 1 $10.71
Wonder • AKJ Education $10.69 1 $10.69
The Great Gatsby • AKJ Education $10.48 1 $10.48
Diary of a Wimpy Kid # 1 • AKJ Education $10.18 1 $10.18
To Kill a Mockingbird • AKJ Education $8.98 1 $8.98
Looking for Alaska • AKJ Education $8.02 1 $8.02
The Hunger Games • AKJ Education $7.54 1 $7.54
Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets • AKJ Education $7.38 1 $7.38
1984 • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone • AKJ Education $6.98 1 $6.98
The Giver • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Charlotte's Web • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Hatchet • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Inside Out and Back Again • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, THE • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Shiloh • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
The Catcher in the Rye • AKJ Education $6.25 1 $6.25
Animal Farm • AKJ Education $5.98 1 $5.98
Walk Two Moons • AKJ Education $5.93 1 $5.93
One Crazy Summer • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Number the Stars • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Where the Red Fern Grows • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Bud, Not Buddy • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Holes • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Island of the Blue Dolphins • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One: The Lightning Thief • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
A Raisin in the Sun (Common Core Exemplar) • AKJ Education $5.80 1 $5.80
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas • AKJ Education $5.68 1 $5.68
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing • AKJ Education $5.48 1 $5.48
Because of Winn-dixie • AKJ Education $5.28 1 $5.28
The Diary of a Young Girl • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
Hoot • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
The Tiger Rising • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
A Wrinkle in Time • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
Chains: Seeds of America • AKJ Education $4.98 1 $4.98
Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition • AKJ Education $4.85 1 $4.85
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer • AKJ Education $3.64 1 $3.64

Materials cost

$327.11

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$362.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.89

Total project goal

$425.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $425.91

10 Donors

-$375.91

Donations toward project cost

-$319.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.39

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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