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Mrs. Arapian from Jamaica, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Personal Libraries

Help me give my students their own copies of class books that they can keep, annotate, and cherish.

  • $651 goal

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My Project

Help my students build their own personal libraries and rediscover the joy of reading! I’m seeking funding for class sets of books that each student can keep, annotate, and cherish. By having their own copy, students will not only engage more deeply with the text but also develop a sense of ownership and pride in their learning. Many of my students forget they are "readers," but these books will serve as a trophy of accomplishment—a reminder that they are capable, curious, and deserving of the worlds these stories offer. Your support will give them the tools to reconnect with reading, one page at a time.

Mrs. Arapian Hillcrest High School Grades 9-12

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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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Jamaica, 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

150 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Outsiders • Amazon Business $7.39 36 $266.04
The Awakening • Amazon Business $6.92 36 $249.12

Materials cost

$515.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$552.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.57

Total project goal

$650.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $650.46

7 Donors

-$625.46

Donations toward project cost

-$531.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.82

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $0.00

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