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Ms. V. from Bronx, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfy Cozy Representation Reading Retreat!

Help me give my students a comfy reading nook by our classroom library!

  • $671 goal

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My Project

My Bronx teenagers come with so much vivacious energy and lots of opinions, which too often (sadly) include negative experiences and feelings about reading. I want to expose them to texts that reflect themselves; characters that eat the same foods and navigate the same neighborhood elements. Students are more likely to love reading when they see themselves in the stories they read. I'm turning to DonorsChoose to help acquire new diverse novels that reflect representation.

While witnessing some the successes of our independent reading unit last semester was incredible, (Students who hated reading falling in love with their chosen novel), I noticed some students had trouble transitioning from hallway or cafeteria antics to being still, being comfortable, being ready to tune the world out, TO READ.

So I had this idea to carve out a space in my classroom to accommodate a few (3 to be specific) comfy chairs and a small table for a nook that would be assigned and rotated for preferential seating. They love it when things are pretty. All students would have opportunities to use this space by design and also can earn extra time in the nook.

My students are amazing, and strong, and creative, but sometimes lacking in their formal educational history. Giving them this space will encourage, reward, and empower them. Lastly, I would love to offer small snacks as an incentive to keep our brain power going, even when we don't feel like reading, or for those who still haven't found their perfect book-match after book-interviews. I appreciate your time and consideration of our project.

Ms. V. High School for Contemporary Arts Grades 9-12

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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Bronx, 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

100 students impacted 11donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Hexagon Shaped Chair with Foldable Metal Frame, Blue, 33.5"D x 31.5"W x 34.3"H • Amazon Business $78.29 3 $234.87
4 High School Favorites #1 (Ages 14+): Becoming, Black Enough, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, Blackout (paperback & hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $60.00 1 $60.00
Cheez-It Classic Cheese Snack Mix 0.75 oz. 12 Bags/Pack (KEE11719) • Staples $10.50 5 $52.50
The Beautiful Struggle: A Father, Two Sons, and an Unlikely Road to Manhood (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $15.30 2 $30.60
Letters to a Young Brother: MANifest Your Destiny (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $14.40 2 $28.80
Long Way Down (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $10.79 2 $21.58
VECELO 3-Tier End Tables, Small Nightstands with Storage Shelf, Industrial Night Stand for Living Room Bedroom, Metal Frame, 1 Pack(A), Brown • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $9.89 2 $19.78
Chaos Theory (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
Fast Pitch (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Life in Motion: Unlikely Ballerina Young Readers Edition (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $8.09 2 $16.18
One Crazy Summer (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $7.19 2 $14.38

Materials cost

$531.76

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$569.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.54

Total project goal

$670.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $670.28

10 Donors

-$578.99

Donations toward project cost

-$505.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.00

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.29

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 $0.00

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