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Mrs. Alonso from Miami, FL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empathy Through Storytelling

Help me give my students a rich opportunity to learn about historical events, cultural resilience, and the strength of the human spirit.

  • $255 goal

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Mrs. Alonso has another project! Donate to Empowering Learning Through Creative Resources to help her classroom.

$135 - complete this project and be a hero

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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.

My Project

My 5th-grade ELA students are eager readers who love diving into stories that inspire and challenge their thinking. I want to provide them with the opportunity to explore the powerful themes of perseverance, family, and social justice through a class set of Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

This award-winning novel tells the moving story of a young girl’s journey from privilege to hardship during the Great Depression.

It offers my students a rich opportunity to learn about historical events, cultural resilience, and the strength of the human spirit. Reading this book together will promote meaningful discussions, critical thinking, and empathy for others' experiences.

With your support, each student will have their own copy to annotate and engage deeply with the text. This project will enrich their understanding of literature while fostering an appreciation for diverse stories and voices. Thank you for helping us make this transformative learning experience possible!

Mrs. Alonso Somerset Academy Palms Grades 3-5

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Miami, FL View local requests

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

50 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold) • AKJ Education $4.08 45 $183.60

Materials cost

$183.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$216.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.18

Total project goal

$254.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $254.53

1 Donor

-$254.53

Donations toward project cost

-$216.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.18

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