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Ms. Griffin from Brooklyn, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading Oasis: Cultivating a Love for Books

Help me give my students an environment that develops and inspires a passion for reading.

  • $951 goal

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My Project

To ignite my students' interest in reading, it’s crucial to stay updated with the latest educational advancements. As education evolves daily, so do my students' interests. Currently, they are drawn to stories about superheroes and villains. However, our school has a limited book collection. I aim to enrich our classroom with books that captivate their attention and keep them engaged.

Struggling readers often gravitate towards comic books because the visuals make reading feel more accessible compared to traditional texts.

Graphic novels make reading enjoyable and can motivate students to read more for pleasure. Introducing comic books can be an excellent way to help reluctant readers discover the joy of reading and improve their skills. My students will be excited to dive into these engaging stories.

Ms. Griffin PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill Grades 6-8

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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Brooklyn, NY 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

150 students impacted 18donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Storex Wiggle Stool – Active Flexible Seating for Classroom and Home Study, Adjustable 12-18 Inch Height, Black (00300A01C) • Amazon Business $45.99 4 $183.96
5 Book Bundle: Graphic Novels #2 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback book set) - Break, Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, Four Eyes, Invisible, Duel • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $75.00 2 $150.00
Harry N Abrams Inc Diary of a Wimpy Kid Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $53.96 2 $107.92
The Last Kids On Earth Collection 7 Books Set By Max Brallier (Last Kids On Earth, Zombie Parade, Nightmare King, Cosmic Beyond, Midnight Blade, Skeleton Road & Doomsday Race) • Amazon Business $48.90 2 $97.80
3 Book Set - Graphic Novels: New Kid, Class Act, School Trip (paperback graphic novels) • MahoganyBooks $36.87 2 $73.74
4 Book Bundle: Graphic Novels #1 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback book set) - American Born Chinese, Mexikid, Frizzy, When Stars Are Scattered • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $60.00 1 $60.00
A Series Of Unfortunate Events Collection 13 Books Set Pack • Amazon Business $48.44 1 $48.44
Bad Guys 6 Books Set 11-16 • Amazon Business $37.00 1 $37.00

Materials cost

$758.86

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.37

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$807.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$142.52

Total project goal

$950.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $950.13

16 Donors

-$826.75

Donations toward project cost

-$702.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$124.01

Matching donations from our partners

-$123.38

Match offers toward project cost

-$104.87

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.51

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 $0.00

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