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The Soldier That Wagged Her Tail: Class Set

Help me give my students their own copy of the amazing book The Soldier That Wagged Her Tail: A Black Veteran's Story of WWII.

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My Students

My 5th-grade students are wonderful and inquisitive. They enter the classroom ready to learn and explore. They are bright and curious learners. They love to read independently, with partners and enjoy read- alouds. During ELA, I see the students engaged and are ready and willing to discuss their finding with their partners in their book clubs. This year my students will refine, and grow their skills in reading and writing. They will also learn to be more independent in their learning.

My Project

My fifth grades are so excited to meet Dolores N Morris, the author of the book The Soldier That Wagged Her Tail: A Black Veteran's Story of WWII. This book follows her father William and his beloved dog Trixie's journey from the horrors of war in Europe to the arms of Morris' family back home. Dolores N. Morris is coming to our school in May. We would love to be able to give our fifth graders this inspiring book as their graduation present.

The message of this story is one of hope, courage, faith and love.

It is more than just a story of a black soldier and his dog, The Soldier That Wagged Her Tail holds a universal message that impacts all of us. It is a story and message that we hope our students remember forever. Imagine being able to meet the author and have this book as your own to keep forever? With your help we will be able to give our students their own copy of this incredible book with the author's signature; a gift that can inspire them and a memory that they can cherish forever.

Mrs. Martin PS 54 Charles W Leng Grades 3-5

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More than half 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

35 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Soldier That Wagged Her Tail: A Black Veteran's Story of WWII • Amazon Business $12.99 32 $415.68
The Soldier That Wagged Her Tail: A Black Veteran's Story of WWII • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$428.67

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$465.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.08

Total project goal

$547.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $547.18

1 Donor

-$547.18

Donations toward project cost

-$465.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.08

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