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Mrs. Franko from Philadelphia, PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help me give my students diverse books that not only encourage a love of reading, but also reflects their own lives and experiences.

  • $405 goal

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Mrs. Franko has another project! Donate to Think Outside the Notebook! to help her classroom.

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My Project

In my vibrant ELA classroom in Philadelphia, I am dedicated to fostering a love for learning and empowering my students to reach their fullest potential. Many of my students come from low-income families and face significant barriers to accessing educational resources outside of school. One of the most powerful tools I can provide them is a rich collection of books that inspire curiosity, imagination, and critical thinking. Currently, my classroom library is limited in both quantity and diversity, falling short of meeting the needs and interests of my middle school readers. With your support, I hope to build a robust and inclusive library that will provide my students with the opportunity to explore different cultures, experiences, and ideas.

Books are not just educational tools; they are gateways to new worlds.

When my students are surrounded by a variety of engaging and age-appropriate books, they develop a passion for reading that extends beyond the classroom. This love for reading can improve their literacy skills and enhance their overall academic performance. Also, many of my students rarely see themselves reflected in the books they read. By including books that showcase diverse characters and experiences, I can help my students build self-esteem and empathy, allowing them to see the possibilities within themselves and others.

Your donation will directly impact my students' educational experiences and contribute to their long-term success. Together, we can build a classroom library that not only supports their academic growth but also nurtures their love of reading and learning.

Mrs. Franko Global Leadership Academy - Huey 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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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

75 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Achieve It! Percy Jackson & The Olympians Book Series Variety Pack, Grades 5 to 9, Set of 5 - Grades 5-9 - Kids • School Specialty $48.74 1 $48.74
New Kid and Class Act: The Box Set (paperback, graphic novel book set) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $23.00 1 $23.00
Within These Wicked Walls (hardcover) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Banned Books (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow (hardcover) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Firekeeper's Daughter (hardcover) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
Furia (hardcover) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
Tokyo Ever After: A Novel (YA paperback) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
You Should See Me in a Crown (paperback) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90
I'll Give You the Sun • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe • Amazon Business $11.24 1 $11.24
Akata Woman (The Nsibidi Scripts) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
American Street • Amazon Business $9.39 1 $9.39
Speak 20th Anniversary Edition • Amazon Business $9.30 1 $9.30
Pet • Amazon Business $9.25 1 $9.25
Forever . . . • Amazon Business $9.13 1 $9.13
Anger Is a Gift: A Novel • Amazon Business $8.24 1 $8.24
Stargirl (Stargirl Series) • Amazon Business $8.18 1 $8.18
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives • Amazon Business $8.05 1 $8.05
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
Scythe (1) (Arc of a Scythe) • Amazon Business $7.28 1 $7.28

Materials cost

$304.07

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.87

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$343.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.62

Total project goal

$404.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $404.12

1 Donor

-$269.41

Donations toward project cost

-$229.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.41

match offer

-$134.71

Match offer toward project cost

-$114.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.21

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