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Mrs. Buscemi from Vista, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Blasting off With Better Books

Help me give my students to build a more modern classroom library by including new titles from the Bad Guys, and more engaging non-fiction titles. Our library needs an update to keep my readers engaged in reading.

  • 2 donors
  • $626 still needed

expires Feb 08

  • 2 donors
  • $626 still needed
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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Having a diverse and engaging selection of books in the classroom library is essential for fostering a love of reading among students. Books that reflect a variety of cultures, experiences, and genres not only capture students' interests but also promote empathy and understanding of the world around them. When students encounter characters and stories that resonate with their own lives, or introduce them to new perspectives, they are more likely to engage with the material and develop a deeper connection to reading. This connection can significantly enhance their literacy skills and encourage lifelong reading habits.

Moreover, new and engaging books can stimulate critical thinking and discussions in the classroom.

Fresh literature provides opportunities for students to explore contemporary issues, ask questions, and share their thoughts in a supportive environment. When students are excited about what they read, they are more likely to participate in discussions and activities, leading to a richer learning experience. By investing in new books that captivate and inspire students, educators can create a dynamic classroom atmosphere that encourages exploration, creativity, and a passion for learning.

Mrs. Buscemi
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dog Man Books Series Set 1-10 • Amazon Business $72.90 1 $72.90
The Good Dog Ten-Book Collection (Boxed Set): Home Is Where the Heart Is; Raised in a Barn; Herd You Loud and Clear; Fireworks Night; The Swimming ... Luck; Sweater Weather; All You Need Is Mud • Amazon Business $50.59 1 $50.59
Bad Guys Book Series 1-16 • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Capstone Press Katie Woo Books Level H -J - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $47.66 1 $47.66
The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #1-4: A Graphix Collection: Full Color Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix) • Amazon Business $42.51 1 $42.51
The Critter Club Ten-Book Collection (Boxed Set): Amy and the Missing Puppy; All About Ellie; Liz Learns a Lesson; Marion Takes a Break; Amy Meets Her ... Merry Christmas; Ellie and the Good-Luck Pig • Amazon Business $41.65 1 $41.65
The Last Kids On Earth Series Books 1 - 8 Collection Set By Max Brallier (Last Kids On Earth, Zombie Parade, Nightmare King, Cosmic Beyond, Midnight Blade, Skeleton Road & Forbidden Fortress) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Unicorn Diaries Series 7 Books Set (Book #1 - #7) • Amazon Business $39.14 1 $39.14
The Heidi Heckelbeck Ten-Book Collection (Boxed Set): Heidi Heckelbeck Has a Secret; Casts a Spell; and the Cookie Contest; in Disguise; Gets Glasses; ... Christmas Surprise; and the Tie-Dyed Bunny • Amazon Business $35.45 1 $35.45
The Cat Kid Comic Club Collection: From the Creator of Dog Man (Cat Kid Comic Club #1-3 Boxed Set) • Amazon Business $31.36 1 $31.36
Captain Underpants 10 Books Collection • Amazon Business $30.16 1 $30.16
The Henry Heckelbeck Collection (Boxed Set): Henry Heckelbeck Gets a Dragon; Henry Heckelbeck Never Cheats; Henry Heckelbeck and the Haunted Hideout; Henry Heckelbeck Spells Trouble • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Nat the Cat Has a Snack • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Soccer Superstar Lionel Messi (Bumba Books ® ― Sports Superstars) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Gymnastics Superstar Simone Biles (Bumba Books ® ― Sports Superstars) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Pro-Wrestling Superstar John Cena (Bumba Books ® ― Sports Superstars) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Pedro and the Shark • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Pedro for President • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
All About Bears: Level 1 (National Geographic Readers) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
The Best of Iggy • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
Football Superstar Tom Brady (Bumba Books ® ― Sports Superstars) • Amazon Business $7.37 1 $7.37
Football Is Fun! (First Step Nonfiction ― Sports Are Fun!) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Pedro's Big Goal • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Pedro Goes to Mars • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Rick Is Sick (Green Light Readers) • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39
Nat the Cat Takes a Bath: Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1 • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Nat the Cat Takes a Nap: Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1 • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Play with Blue (Penguin Young Readers, Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Pedro the Great • Amazon Business $4.95 1 $4.95
The Big, Big Wall • Amazon Business $4.92 1 $4.92
Go to Bed, Blue (Penguin Young Readers, Level 1) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$626.61

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$57.33

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$723.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$127.65

Total project goal

$850.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$850.99

1 Donor

-$150.00

Donations toward project cost

-$127.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

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$625.99

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