You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mr. Linley from Los Angeles, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mr. Linley is requesting

A Social Justice: Books to Borrow and Read at Home

My students need a selection of 41 easy-reader books to take home and share with their families.

  • $497 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Mr. Linley for his next project!

Help Mr. Linley

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Mr. Linley for his next project!

I am a first grade teacher in Los Angeles. Approximately 60 percent of the students at our school are African American, about 30 percent are Latino, and the remaining 10 percent are a mix of Pakistani, Ethiopian, Anglo American and others. I always have many talented children in my classes, and I am always looking to expand the educational program I deliver.

The reading program my school district provides is good in many ways but tends to lack in the area of actual books that students can use to practice the reading skills taught during the days' lessons. Students will use these new books in class and will be able to take them home to read with their families. Books for beginning readers are essential! All 41 of the books included here are tried and true. Some are new titles, but many have been around for a long time. We had them when we were kids. The kids in my class need them now. Please give.

The titles I have selected are excellent for targeting early reading skills. They are closely aligned with the method I use for teaching reading; they have clever and lively language and illustrations that engage young readers. I already have some of these books in my class, but many of my personal copies of them are ragged and dirty and falling apart from years of little hands paging through them.

Your generosity will help my students learn to read. Plain and simple. Kids are more engaged with books in their hands. It is always a great pleasure for me to see my students immersed in reading their own copies of books they can read, books that you will help to provide. Rest assured: this donation will make a real difference.

Mr. Linley Crescent Heights SJ Magnet School Grades PreK-2

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 Mr. Linley

Los Angeles, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

16 students impacted 3donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mr. Linley is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazing Animals: 10 Phonics Books with 40 Stickers, Level 2 (Now I'm Reading! Series) Nora Gaydos, B. B. Sams (Illustrator), BB Sams (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $13.59 1 $13.59
The Curious Garden Peter Brown • Barnes and Noble $13.59 1 $13.59
Duck, Duck, Goose Tad Hills, Tad Hills (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $12.79 1 $12.79
Here Comes Silent E! Hays • Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
Go Away, Dog (My First I Can Read Book Series) Joan L. Nodset, Paul Meisel (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
Cat on the Mat (Road to Reading Series: Mile 2) Schade • Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
Gerald McBoing Boing Seuss • Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
Jack and Jill and Big Dog Bill: A Phonics Reader (Early Step into Reading Series: A Step 1 Book) Weston • Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
The Cat in the Hat Comes Back (A Beginner Book Series) Dr. Seuss, Dr. Seuss (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.09 1 $8.09
Olivia and Her Ducklings (Ready-to-Read Series Level 1) Adapted by Veera Hiranandani, Shane L. Johnson (Illustrator), Ian Falconer • Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy Padraic Colum, Willy Pogany (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.95 1 $8.95
Arnie, the Doughnut Laurie Keller, Laurie Keller (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $14.36 1 $14.36
I Stink! Kate Mcmullan, Jim McMullan (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $14.39 1 $14.39
Flat Stanley Jeff Brown, Macky Pamintuan (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $4.49 1 $4.49
Super Fly Guy Tedd Arnold, Tedd Arnold (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $5.39 1 $5.39
Let's Play!: Level 4 More Word Skills (Now I'm Reading!) Nora Gaydos, B. B. Sams (Illustrator), BB Sams (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $13.59 1 $13.59
Adventures of the Berenstain Bears (An I Can Read Book) Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain • Barnes and Noble $7.18 1 $7.18
Owl at Home (An I Can Read! Picture Book) Arnold Lobel • Barnes and Noble $5.38 1 $5.38
You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Stories to Read Together Mary Ann Hoberman, Michael Emberley (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Alpha-Phonics: A Primer for Beginning Readers Samuel L. Blumenfeld • Barnes and Noble $23.96 1 $23.96
Mouse Soup (An I Can Read Picture Book Series) Arnold Lobel • Barnes and Noble $5.38 1 $5.38
Ivy and Bean Bound to Be Bad (Ivy and Bean Series #5) Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $5.39 1 $5.39
May I Please Have a Cookie? (Scholastic Reader Level 1 Series) Jennifer Morris, J. E. Morris, Jennifer Morris (Illustrator), Jennifer E. Morris (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
Chester Melanie Watt, Melanie Watt (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $15.16 1 $15.16
Millie Waits for the Mail Alexander Steffensmeier, Alexander Steffensmeier (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $13.56 1 $13.56
There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy Tedd Arnold • Barnes and Noble $5.39 1 $5.39
I Want to Be Somebody New! Robert Lopshire • Barnes and Noble $11.69 1 $11.69
Put Me in the Zoo Robert Lopshire • Barnes and Noble $8.09 1 $8.09
I Wish That I Had Duck Feet Dr Seuss, Theo LeSieg, Theodore Lesieg, B. Tobey, B. Tobey (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.09 1 $8.09
Fred and Ted Go Camping (Beginner Books Series) Peter Eastman • Barnes and Noble $8.09 1 $8.09
Big Dog... Little Dog P. D. Eastman, P. D. Eastman (Illustrator), Tony Eastman (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.09 1 $8.09
Red, Stop! Green, Go! P. D. Eastman • Barnes and Noble $8.09 1 $8.09
Daisy Head Mayzie Dr. Seuss, Dr. Seuss (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $12.00 1 $12.00
Fox in Socks Dr. Seuss, Dr. Seuss (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.09 1 $8.09
The Cat in the Hat Dr. Seuss, Dr. Seuss (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.09 1 $8.09
Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road? • Barnes and Noble $15.29 1 $15.29
What's Your Sound, Hound the Hound? Mo Willems (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.24 1 $8.24
Let's Say Hi to Friends Who Fly! Mo Willems, Mo Willems (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.24 1 $8.24
Cat the Cat, Who Is That? Mo Willems, Mo Willems (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.24 1 $8.24
Pigs Make Me Sneeze! (Elephant and Piggie Series) Mo Willems, Mo Willems (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.09 1 $8.09
Big Frog Can't Fit In Mo Willems, Mo Willems (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$366.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$407.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.46

Total project goal

$496.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $496.99

2 Donors

-$248.49

Donations toward project cost

-$203.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.73

match offer

-$248.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$203.77

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.73

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Linley and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"CA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"his","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":1,"name":"Early Education"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/a-social-justice-books-to-borrow-and-re/367925/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":16,"teacherScreenName":"Mr. Linley","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-1672916402","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":true,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"Los Angeles","teachersOnPage":[257305],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":367925,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"257305":{"owner":"Mr. Linley","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[367925],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp257305_272x272.jpg?width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523312616273","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":34169,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":["MTY1MDA=","MTAwODkw","MjQ5NjIw"],"teacherId":257305,"schoolCounty":"Los Angeles","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"CA","name":"California"}}