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Ms. Maddox from La Mesa, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Library Needs a Makeover!

Help me give my students a classroom library filled with a variety of fun and exciting novels.

  • $571 goal

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My Students

To say that our students have had to overcome a lot over this past year is an understatement. Not only have they had to deal with normal societal and economic pressures, but they've had to do so during a worldwide pandemic. Since returning to school, they are stronger, resilient, and more ready to take on the world!

Our school is a Title I urban school with the most diverse population in our district.

Over 66% of our students qualify to receive free or reduced-price lunches. Our sweet students come from diverse backgrounds and bring a large array of experiences to our classrooms and school. School becomes a safe haven for these scholars - where expectations are the same every day and basic needs are met. While they come to school to learn, they thrive when they are given the opportunity to utilize a variety of resources to make learning real and fun.

My Project

These books will enhance the print-rich classroom that I have created. My classroom library is a place that my students enjoy getting lost in books. Every student book that is placed in my library is treated with love and care, and they are thankful for the opportunities to read. All of these books have been chosen with my students in mind. They have recommended the books that they would love to have in the classroom.

With these new books, my students will be able to choose from a variety of books that will allow them to read independently.

They will also be able to choose books that interest them. The best way to increase reading ability is to read more, and these books will continue to help my students grow stronger in reading.

Ms. Maddox La Mesa Dale Elementary 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.

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La Mesa, CA View local requests

More than 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7) • Amazon Business $45.76 1 $45.76
Secret Agent 6th Grader: 3 Book Collection (Books 1-3) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Judy Blume's Fudge Box Set • Amazon Business $18.85 1 $18.85
Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5 Book Paperback Boxed Set (new covers w/poster) (Percy Jackson & the Olympians) • Amazon Business $18.80 1 $18.80
The 50 States: Explore the U.S.A. with 50 fact-filled maps! • Amazon Business $17.79 1 $17.79
The Fascinating Science Book for Kids: 500 Amazing Facts! (Fascinating Facts) • Amazon Business $12.68 1 $12.68
National Geographic Kids Everything Space: Blast Off for a Universe of Photos, Facts, and Fun! • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Twins: A Graphic Novel (1) • Amazon Business $11.04 1 $11.04
The Breakaways • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Great Battles for Boys: Ancients to Middle Ages • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
When Stars Are Scattered • Amazon Business $10.84 1 $10.84
Cliffhanger Writing Prompts: 30 One-Page Story Starters That Fire Up Kids’ Imaginations and Help Them Develop Strong Narrative Writing Skills • Amazon Business $9.25 1 $9.25
Would You Rather Game Book for Kids: 500 Hilarious Questions, Silly Scenarios and Challenging Choices the Whole Family Will Love • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw (Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw Book 1) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Kid Youtuber 2: Hungry for More: From the Creator of Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Kid Youtuber 3: The Struggle is Real: From the Creator of Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Game Changer • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Kid Youtuber • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Hello, Universe • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Rise of the Isle of the Lost (A Descendants Novel, Book 3): A Descendants Novel (The Descendants, 3) • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Who Is the Bucks Bandit? (Volume 3) (Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw) • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
The Shadows (The Books of Elsewhere, Vol. 1) • Amazon Business $8.69 1 $8.69
New Kid • Amazon Business $8.64 1 $8.64
Black Women in Science: A Black History Book for Kids (Biographies for Kids) • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life (Middle School, 1) • Amazon Business $8.00 1 $8.00
Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Level 13 (A Slacker Novel) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Hoot • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Hero Two Doors Down: Based on the True Story of Friendship Between a Boy and a Baseball Legend • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Children of Jubilee (3) (Children of Exile) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
It's Like This, Cat • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Story of Simone Biles: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Children of Refuge (2) (Children of Exile) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Family Under the Bridge • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
The Lemonade War (1) (The Lemonade War Series) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Slacker • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59
A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet) • Amazon Business $5.35 1 $5.35
How to Steal a Dog • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49

Materials cost

$411.02

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $37.61

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$484.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.55

Total project goal

$570.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $570.35

1 Donor

-$190.11

Donations toward project cost

-$161.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.51

match offer

-$380.24

Match offer toward project cost

-$323.20

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.04

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