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Mrs. Iris Pagan from Bronx, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Boom! Diverse Leveled Books for Kids!

Help me give my students lower Lexile reading books to assist my diverse readers !!

  • $303 goal

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My Students

Nelson Mandela said it best "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."

Social Emotional - Culturally Relevant - Literacy

I'm lucky enough to teach ELA in a Title I Middle School in the Bronx. I work in a school where the majority of students live below the poverty line. My students are funny, kind, thoughtful, and are all eager learners. I am always looking for ways to provide my students with meaningful learning experiences.

My Project

Our school currently does not have a library room. This would help provide our students with access to books. Books of their interest and books that most importantly are culturally relevant. Students will have access to books that support students in all content areas and interests ( STEM) Literacy is so important!

Culturally Relevant Books !!!

Improving students' literacy will make them more prepared for the future, as all things involve reading and making inferences from one extent to another. But also, having students see the power in stories and knowing that their own stories are just as important and powerful is just as important!

Please consider helping me recreate my classroom library! My students must keep up with the latest advancements in education to spark an interest in reading. Education is changing every single day, and so are the interest of my students. My school does not have a large collection of books, so I would like to have books that hold their interests and keep them reading in my classroom.

Throughout most of the pandemic, our students didn't read as much as they could've.

Now our kiddies are deep diving into books and we are running out !! Please consider donating!!

Mrs. Iris Pagan Baychester Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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 Mrs. Iris Pagan

Bronx, NY 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

100 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance • Amazon Business $8.59 5 $42.95
I Am Enough • Amazon Business $12.36 2 $24.72
Proudest Blue • Amazon Business $11.80 2 $23.60
My Two Border Towns • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Santa in the City • Amazon Business $14.93 1 $14.93
My Papi Has a Motorcycle • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
We Are Water Protectors • Amazon Business $14.38 1 $14.38
Nana Akua Goes to School • Amazon Business $14.00 1 $14.00
Areli Is a Dreamer: A True Story by Areli Morales, a DACA Recipient • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water • Amazon Business $13.41 1 $13.41
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners • Amazon Business $11.33 1 $11.33
Islandborn • Amazon Business $10.76 1 $10.76
Change Sings: A Children's Anthem • Amazon Business $9.31 1 $9.31

Materials cost

$223.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$256.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.32

Total project goal

$302.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $302.13

3 Donors

-$302.13

Donations toward project cost

-$256.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.32

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