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Ms. Turnquest from Houston, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Who Doesn't Love a Good Series?

Help me give my students a few good book series to aid in developing their love for reading.

  • $613 goal

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My Students

The majority of the students I serve come from poverty-stricken households. Despite their economic challenges, they are resilient and truly desire success. However, many of them do not have access to books at home, and school is their only opportunity to indulge in reading for fun. It is important for my students to be in a print-rich environment and have a diverse set of books to chose from. My students love being in charge of their own learning by being given the opportunity to choose, especially when it comes to books.

My Project

There is something special about watching a child become captivated by a book and my classroom library is undoubtedly my students’ favorite spot in the room. I will be moving to the 4th grade with my students and want their love for reading to continue. As a reading teacher, I strive to help my students find books that will keep them interested, challenged, and will enable them to have fun.

It is my goal for my students to be able to have many different experiences through books, allowing them to see life beyond their circumstances.

Receiving these books and other organizational items will give my students options in our classroom library and a clean, inviting environment while reading. My students will have the opportunity to explore books in a series that will help to build their reading stamina and allow them to choose books that they enjoy. The storage bins, Post-it notes and paper will also be used for engaging writing activities where students respond to their reading.

Ms. Turnquest Whidby Elementary 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.

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.

More about Ms. Turnquest

Houston, TX View local requests

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 11donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Nate Series Collection Lincoln Peirce 6 Books Box Set Gift Pack (Big Nate on a Roll, Goes for Broke, the Boy with the Biggest Head in the World, Strikes Again, Flips Out, in the Zone) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Simple Designs Home LF2000-SLV Simple Designs Floor Lamp with Reading Light, Silver • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
The Last Kids on Earth: The Monster Box (books 1-3) • Amazon Business $28.65 1 $28.65
The Baby-Sitters Club Retro Set • Amazon Business $26.79 1 $26.79
Wonder, Auggie & Me, 365 Days of Wonder boxed set • Amazon Business $26.36 1 $26.36
Goosebumps Retro Scream Collection: Limited Edition Tin • Amazon Business $25.75 1 $25.75
Nancy Drew Mystery Stories Books 1-4 • Amazon Business $23.87 1 $23.87
Chronicles of Narnia Box Set • Amazon Business $23.68 1 $23.68
Judy Blume's Fudge Box Set • Amazon Business $22.40 1 $22.40
Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5 Book Paperback Boxed Set (new covers w/poster) (Percy Jackson & the Olympians) • Amazon Business $21.00 1 $21.00
Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book Box Set: Books 1-4 • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Storex Small Caddy, 9.25 x 9.25 x 5.25 Inches, Black, 6-Pack (00972E06C) • Amazon Business $20.85 1 $20.85
The Bad Guys Box Set: Books 1-5 • Amazon Business $19.22 1 $19.22
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, Bright Tropical Colors, Tray Pack, Recyclable, 3 in x 3 in • Amazon Business $19.09 1 $19.09
Gaither Sisters Trilogy Box Set: One Crazy Summer, P.S. Be Eleven, Gone Crazy in Alabama • Amazon Business $18.15 1 $18.15
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb/176 gsm, "Happy" 5-Color Assortment, 250 Sheets (21004) • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
Ivy and Bean's Treasure Box: (Beginning Chapter Books, Funny Books for Kids, Kids Book Series) (Ivy + Bean) • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
Highlighters, Shuttle Art 30 Pack Green Highlighters Bright Colors, Chisel Tip Dry-Quickly Non-Toxic Highlighter Markers for Adults Kids Highlighting in Home School Office • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Highlighters, Shuttle Art 30 Pack Blue Highlighters Bright Colors, Chisel Tip Dry-Quickly Non-Toxic Highlighter markers for Adults Kids Highlighting in the Home School Office • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Highlighters, Shuttle Art 30 Pack Highlighters Bright Colors, Orange Colors Chisel Tip Dry-Quickly Non-Toxic Highlighter markers for Adults Kids Highlighting in the Home School Office • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, Bright Tropical Colors, Unlined, Large Size, Double Adhesion, Recyclable, 6 in x 4 in • Amazon Business $10.87 1 $10.87
C-Line Self-Adhesive Label Holders, Top Load, 1/2" x 3", Clear, Pack of 50 (87607) • Amazon Business $10.54 1 $10.54
Hygloss Products Bright Bookmarks - Fun to Personalize - 12 Assorted Vibrant Colors - Cardstock Bookmarks - Value Pack - 100 Pack • Amazon Business $10.30 1 $10.30
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 8 Pack • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Holes (Holes Series) • Amazon Business $7.55 1 $7.55
VELCRO Brand Heavy Duty Fasteners | 4x2 Inch Strips 4 Sets | Holds 10 lbs | Stick-On Adhesive Backed | Black Industrial Strength | For Indoor or Outdoor Use • Amazon Business $5.36 1 $5.36

Materials cost

$483.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$520.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.88

Total project goal

$612.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $612.55

9 Donors

-$453.73

Donations toward project cost

-$393.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.56

match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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