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

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Building a Book Nook for Ms. Bejar's 4th Grade Class

Help me give my students a diverse selection of books to build an engaging and inclusive classroom library that reflects their backgrounds and interests.

  • $841 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

I am excited to teach 4th grade for the first time in South Central LA, a vibrant and diverse community. My students are full of potential and curiosity, and I want to foster a love for reading in them just as I had at their age. This project aims to build a diverse and engaging classroom library that reflects their backgrounds and interests. The books I’m requesting will make a significant difference in their learning. A well-stocked library will provide my students with access to stories that mirror their experiences and introduce them to new perspectives, promoting empathy and understanding. These books will enhance their reading skills, critical thinking, and imagination.

My goal is to create a nurturing environment where students can explore different worlds through books, build their literacy skills, and develop a lifelong love for reading.

We will use these books for daily independent reading, group reading sessions, and thematic lessons that connect literature to social studies and science topics. By having a diverse range of books, students can see themselves represented and learn about others' experiences, fostering a more inclusive and empathetic classroom environment.

What makes my students special is their resilience and eagerness to learn despite the challenges they face. Many of them come from under-resourced backgrounds, and having a well-stocked classroom library will provide them with the resources they need to succeed. By supporting this project, you are giving my students the opportunity to explore, dream, and grow through the power of books. Your donation will help create a space where every student can find a book that speaks to them, encouraging a love for reading that will benefit them throughout their lives. Thank you for considering supporting our classroom and making a lasting impact on these young minds.

Ms. Bejar STEM Preparatory Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

27 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
TIME For Kids - Grade 3-4 with Teacher's Guide and financial bonus issues • TIME for Kids $5.50 26 $143.00
Captain Underpants Collection - 12 Book Set • AKJ Education $114.73 1 $114.73
8 Pcs Extra Thick Flexible Seating Floor Cushions Assorted Colored Floor Pillow Classroom Floor Seating Soft Floor Seat Cushion for Kids Learning Sitting Daycare School Chair (Macaron Color,Round) • Amazon Business $66.99 1 $66.99
Harry N Abrams Inc Diary of a Wimpy Kid Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $53.96 1 $53.96
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Book Bin Set - Level P (Gr. 3-4) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $50.99 1 $50.99
Capstone Press Graphic Spin Books Levels I - M - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $47.66 1 $47.66
Bad Guys 6 Books Set 11-16 • Amazon Business $37.00 1 $37.00
3 Book Set - Graphic Novels: New Kid, Class Act, School Trip (paperback graphic novels) • MahoganyBooks $36.87 1 $36.87
Goosebumps Classic (Series 1) - 10 Books Set Collection R.L. Stine • Amazon Business $28.32 1 $28.32
Gaither Sisters Trilogy Box Set (paperback book set) • MahoganyBooks $21.57 1 $21.57
Handwriting Practice Made Fun: Jokes, Riddles, Stories, and More! Penmanship and Writing Workbook with Sentences for 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grade • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$611.08

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.39

Sales tax

 $55.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$714.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$126.10

Total project goal

$840.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $840.65

1 Donor

-$501.44

Donations toward project cost

-$476.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.07

match offer

-$280.21

Match offer toward project cost

-$238.18

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.03

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$59.00

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 $0.00

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