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Ms. Hussain from Encino, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cultivating Curiosity Through Dynamic Shelving

Help me give my students clear plastic bins in our library, making books more visible and engaging. This change will encourage students to explore, sparking a lifelong love of reading. Your help would be impactful.

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My Project

I’m excited to enhance our students’ reading experience with a new project in our school library. Traditional shelving, while functional, often doesn’t capture the attention of young readers, especially those still developing their skills or hesitant to explore new books.

To address this, I’m introducing dynamic shelving with clear plastic bins that display book covers instead of just spines.

This change will make books more visible and inviting, sparking curiosity and encouraging students to discover new titles and genres.

This project isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about creating an environment where books actively draw students in, fostering a love for reading. To bring this vision to life, I’m seeking financial support to purchase these new bins. Your contribution could significantly impact our students' educational journey, transforming our library into a vibrant, engaging space where every child can find a book that excites them.

Thank you for considering this project.

Ms. Hussain Encino Charter Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Encino, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

530 students impacted 11donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ClearSpace Plastic Storage Bins with Lids X-Large – Perfect Kitchen Organization or Pantry Storage – Fridge Organizer, Pantry Organization and Storage Bins, Cabinet Organizers • Amazon Business $86.99 2 $173.98
ClearSpace Plastic Storage Bins With lids – Perfect Kitchen Fridge Organizer, Pantry Organization, Cabinet Organizers - 8 Pack • Amazon Business $66.99 2 $133.98
ClearSpace Plastic Storage Bins with Lids – Perfect Kitchen Organization or Pantry Fridge Organizer, and Bins, Cabinet Organizers • Amazon Business $63.99 2 $127.98

Materials cost

$435.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $39.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$512.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.42

Total project goal

$602.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $602.79

11 Donors

-$600.67

Donations toward project cost

-$512.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$88.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.12

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