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Ms. Kelley from Everett, MA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Build My Classroom Library!

Help me give my students more access to books! I want to build my classroom library with some of their favorites so they can borrow books whenever they want!

  • $888 goal

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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

Hello everyone! I'm reaching out for assistance to enhance our classroom library with new books. Books are invaluable tools that expand our knowledge and fuel our imagination! With your support, we aim to enrich our library by adding captivating books that pique our curiosity and celebrate diversity.

You know that feeling when you find a book you just can't put down?

That's why we're eager to bring in books that are both engaging and culturally diverse. It's important to read about different cultures because it helps us understand the world better and appreciate our differences. By adding these books to our library, we're opening doors to new adventures and fostering a deeper understanding of the world around us.

Exploring stories from diverse backgrounds allows us to learn about different traditions, customs, and perspectives. It's like taking a journey to far-off places without ever leaving our classroom! Plus, it promotes empathy and kindness among us. Your support in acquiring new books will transform our library into a vibrant hub of learning and discovery, where every student feels valued and inspired. Thank you for considering our request and for your commitment to enriching education for all.

Ms. Kelley Albert N Parlin School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Everett, MA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Series Sampler Collection - Diary of a Wimpy Kid - 18 Book Set • AKJ Education $216.66 1 $216.66
Amulet #1-8 Box Set • Amazon Business $93.92 1 $93.92
Lunch Lady 10 Book Paperback Collection • Amazon Business $55.50 1 $55.50
Achieve It! Percy Jackson & The Olympians Book Series Variety Pack, Grades 5 to 9, Set of 5 - Grades 5-9 - Kids • School Specialty $48.74 1 $48.74
I Survived Series Graphic Novels Collection (6 Books) • Amazon Business $44.90 1 $44.90
The Baby-sitters Club Graphic Novels #1-7: A Graphix Collection: Full Color Edition: Full-Color Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix) • Amazon Business $40.80 1 $40.80
Raina Telgemeier Collection Box Set (Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, Guts) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
3 Book Set - Graphic Novels: New Kid, Class Act, School Trip (paperback graphic novels) • MahoganyBooks $36.87 1 $36.87
A Waffle Lot of Narwhal and Jelly (Hardcover Books 1-5) (A Narwhal and Jelly Book) • Amazon Business $36.49 1 $36.49
Goosebumps Classic (Series 1) - 10 Books Set Collection R.L. Stine • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Series: More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark; Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 3 (Book sets for Kids: Grade 3 and Up) by Alvin Schwartz (1981) Paperback • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Ivan & Friends Paperback 2-Book Box Set: The One and Only Ivan, The One and Only Bob • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Percy Jackson and the Olympians The Lightning Thief The Graphic Novel (paperback) (Percy Jackson & the Olympians) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
The One and Only Ruby • Amazon Business $10.82 1 $10.82

Materials cost

$700.00

Vendor shipping charges

$13.87

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$754.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$133.12

Total project goal

$887.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$887.49

7 Donors

-$441.54

Donations toward project cost

-$379.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.48

match offer

-$441.54

Match offer toward project cost

-$375.31

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.23

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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