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Ms. Moran from South Gate, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books are Better When They Mirror Me

Help me give my students culturally responsive and engaging books to spark interest and a love for lifelong reading.

  • $915 goal

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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

Imagine a world where every child sees themselves reflected in the stories they read. I am embarking on a journey to enrich my students' lives with culturally responsive books that celebrate diversity, promote empathy, and ignite curiosity. Join me in creating a library that embraces the richness of our global community!

Reading stories from various backgrounds helps students cultivate empathy and acceptance.

These books lay the foundation for crucial conversations about equity, justice, and the beauty of our shared humanity, preparing our students to be responsible global citizens. By having a collection of culturally responsive books, I am giving my students the chance to connect with characters whose stories mirror their own, as well as those of their peers from around the world.

Ms. Moran San Miguel Avenue Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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South Gate, CA View local requests

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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Collection - 14 Book Set • AKJ Education $165.45 1 $165.45
Dog Man Collection - 10 Book Set • AKJ Education $102.41 1 $102.41
Harry Potter Collection - 8 Book Set • AKJ Education $78.77 1 $78.77
Explore Your World: Multicultural Foods Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $71.96 1 $71.96
Empowering Young Girls Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $67.46 1 $67.46
Multicultural Books - Set of 7 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $58.46 1 $58.46
Captain Underpants Collection - 7 Book Set • AKJ Education $55.13 1 $55.13
Bullying Collection - 9 Book Set • AKJ Education $55.12 1 $55.12
Where Are You From? (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00

Materials cost

$670.76

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $61.37

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$777.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$137.15

Total project goal

$914.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $914.34

1 Donor

-$914.34

Donations toward project cost

-$777.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$137.15

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