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Ms. Martinez from New York, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cozy Library for Bilingual Readers

Help me give my students the cozy library they deserve filled with new books.

  • $260 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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.

My Project

At my school we celebrate our students' linguistic diversity. Our focus is to make sure our English language learners become proficient bilingual learners. Many studies show that when an English language learner is proficient in their home language, it makes learning a second language easier because they have a strong foundation to build upon.

That is why I am asking for independent Spanish reading books to replenish our library and improve our students' home language proficiency.

In this project I am asking for "Yo puedo leer!" books that are decodable and use high frequency words, so emergent readers will be able to read them independently. I have also included fun books like Princess in Black to help engage my female readers. Another item that will improve our library is the light covers. They will defuse the harsh light and turn our library into a cozy sanctuary.

I hope that you are able to help us complete this project.

Ms. Martinez PS 142 Amalia Castro Grades 3-5

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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Nearly all 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

65 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hortsun 4 Pcs 4 x 2 Feet Fluorescent Light Covers for Ceiling Lights Classroom Office Magnetic Light Filters Light Diffusers for Reducing Harsh Glare Flicker Home Decorations (Blue Sky Cloud) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
PHONICS IN SPANISH - La casita lectora Caja 1: Reconozco las letras A-L (Nivel i nicial) / The Reading House Set 1: Letter Recognition A-L (Beascoa, Caja 1) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $14.66 1 $14.66
PHONICS IN SPANISH - La casita lectora Caja 2: Reconozco las letras M-Z (Nivel i nicial) / The Reading House Set 2: Letter Recognition M-Z (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $14.66 1 $14.66
La Princesa de Negro y los conejitos hambrientos / The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde (La Princesa de Negro / The Princess in Black) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
La Princesa de Negro y la fiesta perfecta / The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party (La Princesa de Negro / The Princess in Black) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.62 1 $12.62
La Princesa de Negro se va de vacaciones / The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation (La Princesa de Negro / The Princess in Black) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.62 1 $12.62
La Princesa de Negro / The Princess in Black (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.13 1 $12.13
Me encanta la nieve (¡Me gusta leer!) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Me gusta la granja (¡Me gusta leer!) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Tengo un jardín (¡Me gusta leer!) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Me encantan los insectos (¡Me gusta leer!) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $7.91 1 $7.91
Veo (¡Me gusta leer!) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $6.23 1 $6.23
El Hallazgo de Mirabel (Mirabel's Discovery Spanish Edition) (Disney Encanto) (LEYENDO A PASOS (Step into Reading)) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Bizcocho va a la escuela: Biscuit Goes to School (Spanish edition) (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
A Bizcocho le encanta la biblioteca: Biscuit Loves the Library (Spanish edition) (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
La Familia lo es Todo (Family is Everything Spanish Edition) (Disney Encanto) (LEYENDO A PASOS (Step into Reading)) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Bizcocho encuentra un amigo: Biscuit Finds a Friend (Spanish edition) (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Arriba (¡Me gusta leer!) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39
Reina Ramos conoce un cachorro ENORME: Reina Ramos Meets a BIG Puppy (Spanish edition) (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79
Axel la camioneta: Una carrera en la playa: Axel the Truck: Beach Race (Spanish edition) (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79

Materials cost

$187.66

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$220.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.91

Total project goal

$259.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $259.38

2 Donors

-$127.92

Donations toward project cost

-$111.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.19

match offer

-$127.93

Match offer toward project cost

-$108.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.19

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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