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Mrs. Samuelian from San Pedro, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Young Readers: A Diverse Library for Every Student

Help me give my students a diverse collection of books that will spark their imagination, improve their reading skills, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

  • 1 donor
  • $814 still needed

expires Aug 13

  • 1 donor
  • $814 still needed
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My Project

In our classroom, reading is a vital part of our daily routine. However, many of my students do not have access to books outside of school. I’m seeking support to build a classroom library that offers a wide range of books. With your help, we can create a library where every child feels seen and heard, and can find stories that reflect their experiences, cultures, and dreams.

These books will not only strengthen my students' literacy skills but will also help them develop empathy and critical thinking skills.

By reading diverse texts, students will be able to better understand the world around them and feel empowered to share their own unique stories. Your donation will directly support their love for reading and help set the foundation for academic success.

Thank you for your consideration in helping create a classroom where every student has the tools to succeed and grow as a reader and a person!

Mrs. Samuelian will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by August 13.

Mrs. Samuelian South Shores Magnet Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Samuelian

San Pedro, CA View local requests

Half 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

Never Before Funded 22 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elephant and Piggie Collection - 18 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $133.46 1 $133.46
Captain Underpants Collection - 12 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $113.79 1 $113.79
Dog Man Collection - 10 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $96.29 1 $96.29
Pigeon Collection - 6 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $78.80 1 $78.80
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series Box of Books , 21 Books of Boxed Set, Complete 1-21 Books Collection, Paperback, (Include the Deep End , Big Shot Diary) • Amazon Business $76.68 1 $76.68
Who Was? Nonfiction Collection - 15 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $71.43 1 $71.43
Raina Telgemeier Collection Box Set (Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, Guts) • Amazon Business $37.36 1 $37.36
The Cat Kid Comic Club Collection: From the Creator of Dog Man (Cat Kid Comic Club #1-3 Boxed Set) • Amazon Business $28.57 1 $28.57

Materials cost

$636.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $58.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$734.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$129.56

Total project goal

$863.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $863.72

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $813.72

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