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Mrs. Briano from Powell, TN is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Silver and Gold: Old & New Fantasy/SciFi Books for Teens

Help me give my students discover the magic of fantasy and science fiction through new and old titles, graphic titles, and classic titles in Spanish.

  • 4 donors
  • $238 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

Fantasy and science fiction books offer teens a vital escape from the constraints of their everyday lives, providing them with a canvas where they can explore endless possibilities and imagine worlds beyond their current reality. During adolescence, when individuals are grappling with identity and personal growth, these genres present a unique opportunity to envision different futures and alternate realities. This imaginative space allows teens to experiment with ideas, explore complex themes, and develop critical thinking skills in a context that feels both engaging and safe. By immersing themselves in fantastical realms, teens can reflect on their own experiences and challenges from a fresh perspective, fostering empathy and self-discovery.

By immersing themselves in fantastical realms, teens can reflect on their own experiences and challenges from a fresh perspective, fostering empathy and self-discovery.

These genres challenge conventional thinking and encourage readers to question the status quo, offering a platform for intellectual and moral exploration. Through the lens of speculative fiction, teens can confront issues like social justice, technology's impact on humanity, and the nature of power, all while being entertained by captivating stories. This exposure not only enriches their understanding of complex concepts but also inspires them to envision and strive for positive change in their own lives and communities.

Mrs. Briano
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nimona (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Murtagh: The World of Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle) • Amazon Business $20.00 1 $20.00
Brooms • Amazon Business $18.90 1 $18.90
Children of Anguish and Anarchy (Legacy of Orisha, 3) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
El SeƱor de los Anillos 1: La Comunidad del Anillo (TV Tie-In) / The Lord of the Rings 1: The Fellowship of the Ring (TV Tie-In) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $16.69 1 $16.69
The Two Towers: Being the Second Part of The Lord of the Rings (The Lord of the Rings, 2) • Amazon Business $16.38 1 $16.38
Luna nueva / New Moon (La Saga Crepusculo / The Twilight Saga) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $15.76 1 $15.76
Frontera • Amazon Business $15.69 1 $15.69
Twilight • Amazon Business $14.16 1 $14.16
Jurassic Park (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.70 1 $12.70

Materials cost

$169.26

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$201.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.61

Total project goal

$237.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$237.41

3 Donors

-$118.70

Donations toward project cost

-$100.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.80

match offer

-$118.71

Match offer toward project cost

-$100.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.81

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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