Supporting historical novels in the classroom

Margaret · Post by **Margaret** » Tue June 14th, 2011, 6:45 pm

I just stumbled across this project to buy some historical novels for a 5th grade classroom in a disadvantaged area so the students can enjoy learning about history: http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/prop ... ?id=584694. It's such a small project, I'll bet just our forum members could quickly meet the need by making a bunch of small donations.

Divia · Post by **Divia** » Tue June 14th, 2011, 10:47 pm

I'd send some but I dont have any age appropriate material. All my stuff is YA and adult.

Margaret · Post by **Margaret** » Tue June 14th, 2011, 11:08 pm

Actually, they're looking for monetary donations. The teacher has identified three historical novels she'd like to have on hand for her students. She needs about $500 to buy enough copies so all her students can be reading one at the same time.

Susan · Post by **Susan** » Tue June 14th, 2011, 11:52 pm

http://www.donorschoose.org/ is a site that allows teachers to ask for funds for things they need for their classrooms. The organization buys the things and delivers them to the teachers.

http://www.donorschoose.org/about tells how it works.