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Mr. Wells from Pleasantville, NJ is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Newer Versions Encourage Reading the Classics!

Help me give my students an updated version of the classic book "Belle Prater's Boy" for novel study.

  • $165 goal

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Alongside the 5th grade general education teacher in an inclusion class, I would love for the students to have updated versions of the book "Belle Prater's Boy." The book deals with children their age and keeps their interest throughout.

We have been using this particular book, "Belle Prater's Boy," for years; trouble is, the versions we have are old and breaking apart.

Because of this, the students are becoming distracted and somewhat ashamed of the books. This is especially true for some of the special education students in the room.

I am sure you will agree that reading, especially chapter books, is an integral part of students' growth this age. The book "Belle Prater's Boy" is one tool that has proven to be effective for me doing so. This tool desperately needs updating though. Thank you for your attention.

Mr. Wells Leeds Avenue Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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Pleasantville, NJ View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

14 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Belle Prater's Boy: (Newbery Honor Book) (Belle Prater, 1) • Amazon Business $7.73 14 $108.22

Materials cost

$108.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$139.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.68

Total project goal

$164.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $164.52

6 Donors

-$133.64

Donations toward project cost

-$114.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.30

match offer

-$30.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$25.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

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 $0.00

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