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

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The Gift of Curling Up With a Good Book

Help me give my students access to beloved series such as Harry Potter, Dork Diaries, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and more for high interests summer reading!

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My Students

As a student, I began to struggle to find interesting things to read during summer vacations. Many of my students are a few short months away from finding themselves in the same situation. They love to pour over books in my small in class library. They borrow the popular titles and settle disagreements about who gets to take it home next with rock-paper-scissors. My students come from all over Philadelphia, some getting on the school bus as early as 5:45 to make it to school on time. While many of them have their basic needs met, the luxury of a new book often escapes them. Their ability to curl up with a good book hinges on being in school. However, summer is quickly approaching. The goal (that all of the kids unanimously voted for): for each upper elementary student to take 1-2 books home for the summer. These would be their books to continue building their love reading for pleasure.

My Project

Many of my students do not have books within their homes. When they leave school for the summer, their reading is finished for two months. Over this school year, they've been given full access to my classroom library. They are able to borrow books to take home whenever they'd like. Many of them are building up a love of reading and I want that love to continue to grow. Several of my students claim that they don't like to read. I always respond, "WE just haven't found the genre for YOU, yet." About a week ago, I took a poll of my students. "How many of you would like to a book or two to take home for the summer? The books would be yours forever". Instantly, ninety percent of their hands shot into the air. Your donations will help show my students that reading isn't just for school. It can be fun, engaging, and exciting to take a journey in your imagination.

Ms. Eli Philadelphia Montessori Charter 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.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Philadelphia, PA 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

65 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dork Diaries By Rachel Renee Russell 12 Books Collection Set (Puppy Love, Holiday Heartbreak, TV Star, Pop Star, Frenemies Forever, Skating Sensation, Party Time) • Amazon Business $47.48 2 $94.96
The Trouble Begins: A Box of Unfortunate Events, Books 1-3 (The Bad Beginning; The Reptile Room; The Wide Window) • Amazon Business $21.44 3 $64.32
Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7) • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Epic Zero Series: Books 1-3: Epic Zero Collection • Amazon Business $14.56 3 $43.68
The Lost Diary of Snow White Trilogy: Bluebell Edition: A special edition of the popular trilogy for children ages 9-15 • Amazon Business $10.99 3 $32.97
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #11: Double Down • Amazon Business $10.99 3 $32.97
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck, Book 8 • Amazon Business $10.49 3 $31.47
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe: The Chronicles of Narnia • Amazon Business $9.89 3 $29.67
The Getaway • Amazon Business $9.60 3 $28.80
The Librarian (Book One: Little Boy Lost) (Volume 1) • Amazon Business $9.14 3 $27.42
The Girl Who Drank the Moon (Winner of the 2017 Newbery Medal) • Amazon Business $12.71 2 $25.42
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul • Amazon Business $7.69 3 $23.07
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #10: Old School • Amazon Business $7.59 3 $22.77
Mockingjay (The Hunger Games) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Catching Fire |Hunger Games|2 • Amazon Business $9.16 2 $18.32
The Hunger Games (Book 1) • Amazon Business $8.79 2 $17.58
Fantasy & Magic Adventure book for Girls: Magic Academy • Amazon Business $7.00 2 $14.00

Materials cost

$580.39

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$619.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.25

Total project goal

$728.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $728.35

11 Donors

-$625.71

Donations toward project cost

-$546.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.86

match offer

-$85.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$72.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.64

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 $0.00

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