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Ms. Manzo from Cudahy, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books for Winter Break

Help me give my students quality books to read on their winter holiday break.

  • $810 goal

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My Project

What I love about my students is they are smart, curious, and love to learn. Our school has a three week break for the holidays. I want my students to build in reading time, everyday during the break. I also want them to enjoy what they are reading.

Therefore, I am requesting quality, high interest books for my students to read during the winter break.

I am requesting books from series such they are already a fan of such as "Pete the Cat" and "Ivy and Bean." I am also requesting some Spanish versions of classic books like "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and "Are You My Mother?" for my students whose primary language is Spanish.

Thank you for your generosity.

Ms. Manzo Ellen Ochoa Learning Center Grades 3-5

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Paletero Man/¡Que Paletero tan Cool!: Bilingual English-Spanish • Amazon Business $6.92 5 $34.60
Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea! (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #1) • Amazon Business $3.88 5 $19.40
Chancho el campeón (Pig the Winner) (Chancho el pug) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $4.49 4 $17.96
Ivy and Bean What's the Big Idea? (Book 7): (Best Friends Books for Kids, Elementary School Books, Early Chapter Books) (Ivy & Bean) • Amazon Business $5.57 3 $16.71
Take Care of the Babysitter (Ivy & Bean, Book 4) • Amazon Business $5.57 3 $16.71
Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance (Book 6): (Best Friends Books for Kids, Elementary School Books, Early Chapter Books) (Ivy & Bean) • Amazon Business $5.57 3 $16.71
Bound to Be Bad (Ivy and Bean, Book 5) • Amazon Business $5.57 3 $16.71
David Goes to School (David Books [Shannon]) • Amazon Business $5.57 3 $16.71
Los tipos malos (The Bad Guys) (1) (tipos malos, Los) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $5.57 3 $16.71
Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins: A Halloween Book for Kids • Amazon Business $5.55 3 $16.65
Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold) • Amazon Business $4.00 4 $16.00
Pete the Cat: Snow Daze: A Winter and Holiday Book for Kids (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $3.93 4 $15.72
Llama Llama Jingle Bells • Amazon Business $3.89 4 $15.56
Eva and the New Owl: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #4) • Amazon Business $4.99 3 $14.97
Eva Sees a Ghost: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #2) • Amazon Business $4.99 3 $14.97
Ramona the Pest (Ramona, 2) • Amazon Business $4.79 3 $14.37
Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography • Amazon Business $4.71 3 $14.13
¿Eres Mi Mama? (Bright & Early Board Books(TM)) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $4.49 3 $13.47
Wish • Amazon Business $4.15 3 $12.45
The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving: The True Meaning of Christmas • Amazon Business $3.99 3 $11.97
Indestructibles: ¡Hola, granja! / Hello, Farm!: Chew Proof · Rip Proof · Nontoxic · 100% Washable (Book for Babies, Newborn Books, Safe to Chew) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $3.99 3 $11.97
The Berenstain Bears' Night Before Christmas: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids • Amazon Business $2.96 4 $11.84
Ivy and Bean Break the Fossil Record (Book 3) • AKJ Education $3.93 3 $11.79
Pete the Cat and the Easter Basket Bandit: Includes Poster, Stickers, and Easter Cards!: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids • Amazon Business $3.90 3 $11.70
The Little Red Hen La Gallinita Roja Bilingual Storybook—Classic Children's Books With Illustrations for Young Readers, Keepsake Stories Collection (32 pgs) • Amazon Business $3.82 3 $11.46
Riding Freedom • Amazon Business $5.59 2 $11.18
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing • Amazon Business $5.38 2 $10.76
Click, Clack, Moo/Ready-to-Read Level 2: Cows That Type (A Click Clack Book) • Amazon Business $4.74 2 $9.48
Beezus and Ramona (Ramona, 1) • Amazon Business $4.72 2 $9.44
The Berenstain Bears' Valentine Blessings: A Valentine's Day Book For Kids (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story) • Amazon Business $3.14 3 $9.42
I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (I Survived, Book 6) • Amazon Business $3.14 3 $9.42
The Berenstain Bears' Night Before Christmas: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids • Amazon Business $2.99 3 $8.97
The Mouse and the Motorcycle • Amazon Business $4.12 2 $8.24
Carson Dellosa Ricitos de Oro y los tres ojos (Goldilocks and the Three Bears), Bilingual Children’s Book Spanish/English, Guided Reading Level I (Volume 6) (Keepsake Stories) • Amazon Business $3.87 2 $7.74
Carson Dellosa The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Classic Children's Book, Guided Reading Level I (Volume 27) (Keepsake Stories) • Amazon Business $3.80 2 $7.60
Dinosaurios al atardecer (Casa del arbol) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Feelings Book / El libro de los sentimientos (Spanish and English Edition) • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89
Socks • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
La oruga muy hambrienta/The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Bilingual Board Book • Amazon Business $6.17 1 $6.17
National Geographic Readers: Las Tormentas (Storms) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Hombre Mosca y los extraterrestrezz (Fly Guy and the Alienzz) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
National Geographic Readers: Los Gatos vs. Los Perros (Cats vs. Dogs) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Dragones y tacos (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $5.68 1 $5.68
Round Is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes (A Latino Book of Concepts) • Amazon Business $5.57 1 $5.57
Monster Escape (Diary of a Roblox Pro #1: An AFK Book) • Amazon Business $5.50 1 $5.50
Biscuit in the Garden: A Springtime Book For Kids (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Marley: Not a Peep!: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Jorge el curioso visita el acuario /Curious George at the Aquarium (bilingual edition) (Spanish and English Edition) • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79
Bluey: Good Night, Fruit Bat/Buenas noches, murciélago: Un libro bilingüe • Amazon Business $4.78 1 $4.78
I Like Myself!/¡Me gusta cómo soy! Board Book: Bilingual English-Spanish • Amazon Business $4.72 1 $4.72
Curse of the Shadow Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #23) • Amazon Business $4.71 1 $4.71
I Need a Hug / Necesito un abrazo (Scholastic Bilingual) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49
Carson Dellosa The Ugly Duckling, Classic Children’s Books, Guided Reading Level I (Volume 16) (Keepsake Stories) • Amazon Business $3.79 1 $3.79
Pug Blasts Off: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #1) • Amazon Business $3.74 1 $3.74
Christmas Mouse - Hardcover Children's Book (Christmas Rainbow Books) • Amazon Business $2.99 1 $2.99
Oprah Winfrey: A Little Golden Book Biography • Amazon Business $2.99 1 $2.99
Are You My Mother? (Bright & Early Board Books(TM)) • Amazon Business $2.83 1 $2.83

Materials cost

$594.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $54.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$687.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.37

Total project goal

$809.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $809.14

1 Donor

-$405.00

Donations toward project cost

-$344.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.75

match offer

-$404.14

Match offer toward project cost

-$343.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.62

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