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Ms. Arias from Bronx, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Reader's Paradise

Help me give my students exciting new books to add to my classroom library, including some books in Spanish!

  • $441 goal

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My Students

"A book is a dream that you hold in your hands".. I have a diverse group of students from many different cultures and walks of life. I work in a predominantly Jamaican community, however within the last ten years, the community has changed drastically. We now have students whose primary languages include Spanish, French and Arabic. With this influx of eager English Language Learners, our priority is to have all the classroom libraries filled with captivating covers and exciting new novels for students to get their eyes on!

Many of the students walking into my classroom everyday have difficulty finding material to read at home, both in their own language and in English.

This is why having an updated, multi-lingual classroom library has become a huge priority of mine. Students love to race to the carpet (yes, 8th graders still love sitting on the rug!) and immerse themselves in a book. I have been so impressed by their eagerness and willingness to learn, whether they are new to the country, have been here for years or were born here. All show such enthusiasm for choosing a "just-right" book that is waiting to change their lives forever.

My Project

These materials will help with curriculum enrichment and allowing students to have more opportunity and choice for independent reading. Our school has shown little movement towards proficiency in ELA, and some of these new resources will help students move towards mastery in the English language.

Students are hungry for knowledge and eager to get their hands on some interesting titles.

This gives opportunities for students to be constantly engaged in and out of school and helps build their language proficiency. Every day they have designated time for independent reading as well as a daily log for homework, not to mention the curriculum-required reading. An eclectic choice of books would allow for more productivity during class time.

Ms. Arias North Bronx School of Empowerment Grades 6-8

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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.

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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

60 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Grade 8 Fiction • AKJ Education $80.74 1 $80.74
Divergente (Divergent) • AKJ Education $20.69 2 $41.38
Los Juegos del Hambre (The Hunger Games) • AKJ Education $17.99 2 $35.98
Sinsajo (Mockingjay) • AKJ Education $17.99 2 $35.98
En Llamas (Catching Fire) • AKJ Education $14.59 2 $29.18
Hermanas (Sisters) • AKJ Education $12.40 2 $24.80
A Child Called "It" • AKJ Education $8.72 2 $17.44
Eleanor & Park (Spanish Edition) • AKJ Education $14.59 1 $14.59
Una estrella del pop muy poco brillante (Tales From A Not So Talented Pop Star) • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
Billie B. es genial • AKJ Education $10.94 1 $10.94
Ame a Jacob (Jabob Have I Loved) • AKJ Education $10.79 1 $10.79
Heroes of Olympus, Book One • AKJ Education $9.48 1 $9.48
¡Zoé es lo más! (Zoe Is The Best!) • AKJ Education $8.75 1 $8.75
Babymouse #11: Dragonslayer • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10

Materials cost

$339.01

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$374.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.02

Total project goal

$440.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $440.12

1 Donor

-$440.12

Donations toward project cost

-$374.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.02

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 $0.00

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