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

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The Outsiders: A Mirror to Modern Day Teen Life

Help me give my students the joy of a classic literature experience with the novel that is credited with creating the entire genre of teen fiction.

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"Socs and Greasers", "Do it for Johnny", and "Stay Gold" are terms that when heard, transport us adults back to our teen years -- a very challenging time for all of us. We are requesting a class set of "The Outsiders."

Nearly 60 years after its first publication, "The Outsiders" remains a modern-day classic, and with good reason.

Author SE Hinton said her motivation for writing it was to create a story that truly reflected the struggles teens face. Decades later, styles and technology have changed, but these struggles remain relatively constant. My classes would benefit from student copies that would afford them this unforgettable literary experience that holds a mirror to their lives.

Mr. Mandel C.C.A. Baldi Middle School Grades 6-8

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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

32 students impacted 13donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Outsiders • AKJ Education $14.59 32 $466.88

Materials cost

$466.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$503.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.92

Total project goal

$592.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $592.80

10 Donors

-$415.02

Donations toward project cost

-$374.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.75

Matching donations from our partners

-$152.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$129.62

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$25.30

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 $0.00

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