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Mrs. Laracuente-Stecz from Newark, NJ is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calling Donors Choose! We Need Quality Children's Books.

My students need 7 sets of quality children's literature in our library center.

  • $509 goal

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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.

Calling Donors Choose! Many of my Pre-k students lack print rich resources such as books in their homes.

Many content skills are taught through quality children's literature in the classroom. Every time I see a child pick up a book, retell a story or review a lesson that was previously taught in class, it gives me the reassurance that the lesson was greatly enjoyed. During any given available time, my students seem to almost always gather around the library area. The passion and love for reading seems to be very contagious in my classroom. Unfortunately, there aren't many books to choose from. I currently, have about 60 books in my library collection. We read about 3 books a day. Within only a short time, the children will be asking for new books. This concerns me because I do not want the children to lose interest in listening to and reading books. Can someone please help me? We are in desperate need of quality children's books, especially books that reflect the lives of my students and their community.

Books that the children can relate to as well as books that expose children to rich language, vocabulary, and fluency will only prepare them for a better future. I hope to make that transition much easier for my students.

Only you can help me make it possible. Your contributions will demonstrate the importance of giving back to the community. My students will feel very important and appreciative to find out that someone who they do not know really cares about them. Sharing is caring......please donate!

Mrs. Laracuente-Stecz First Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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. Laracuente-Stecz

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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

15 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
RR447 - What Do You Want to Be? Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning $12.99 1 $12.99
CB783 - Listen, Read & Rhyme with Dr. Seuss • Lakeshore Learning $39.00 1 $39.00
AV220X - It’s a Multicultural World! Library • Lakeshore Learning $95.00 1 $95.00
RE576 - Early Learning Board Book Collection • Lakeshore Learning $55.00 1 $55.00
RE988 - Community & Careers Theme Book Library • Lakeshore Learning $34.50 1 $34.50
RA488 - My Neighborhood Kindergarten Learning Library • Lakeshore Learning $34.50 1 $34.50
TS160X - Rhyme, Rhythm & Song Library • Lakeshore Learning $95.00 1 $95.00

Materials cost

$365.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $36.60

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$417.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.55

Total project goal

$508.63

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $508.63

2 Donors

-$254.30

Donations toward project cost

-$208.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.77

match offer

-$254.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$208.55

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.78

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 $0.00

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