With these funds I will refund the purchase I made for 30 copies (approx. $9/copy) of the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Ninety eight percent of my students are economically disadvantaged and do not have families at home who read. I will use these copies in class for the first six weeks of school.

* Starred Review, School Library Journal, February 2012:
"Palacio has an exceptional knack for writing realistic conversation and describing the thoughts and emotions of the characters. Everyone grows and develops as the story progresses, especially the middle school students. This is a fast read and would be a great discussion starter about love, support, and judging people on their appearance. A well-written, thought-provoking book."

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