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Mr. Zaimi from Bronx, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Our Students See Themselves in Books They Read

Help me give my students books that inspire and help create our new school library.

  • $698 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

MHS will greatly benefit from representative book donations as they play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experience of students. By infusing the school's library and curriculum with books that reflect diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures, students gain access to a broader spectrum of voices and stories. This, in turn, fosters a more inclusive learning environment where students from various backgrounds can see themselves in the literature they read. Such representation not only bolsters self-esteem but also promotes empathy and understanding among peers. Representative books encourage students to explore different worldviews, challenge stereotypes, and appreciate the richness of human diversity. Ultimately, they help create a more equitable and inclusive school community where every student's identity and experiences are acknowledged and celebrated.

Moreover, representative book donations contribute to academic excellence by engaging students more deeply in their studies.

When students encounter characters and narratives that resonate with their own lives, they become more motivated readers. This increased interest in reading translates to improved literacy skills and enhanced academic performance. Furthermore, exposure to diverse literature equips students with a broader perspective, critical thinking skills, and the ability to navigate an increasingly interconnected world. It prepares them to become culturally competent and empathetic individuals who are better equipped to collaborate, problem-solve, and succeed in an increasingly diverse and global society. In essence, representative book donations empower schools to create a more enriched and equitable learning experience, nurturing not only academic growth but also fostering a more inclusive and harmonious school community.

Mr. Zaimi Metropolitan High School 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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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

200 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
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
March (Trilogy Slipcase Set) (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $44.99 1 $44.99
Call Us What We Carry (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $22.49 1 $22.49
The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $21.95 1 $21.95
March: Book Three (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $17.99 1 $17.99
Children of Virtue and Vengeance ( Legacy of Orisha #2 ) (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.99 1 $17.99
Punching the Air (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.99 1 $17.99
Blackout (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.99 1 $17.99
March: Book Two (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $17.96 1 $17.96
Cool. Awkward. Black. (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
Dreams from My Father (Adapted for Young Adults) (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
Ace of Spades (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
A Phoenix First Must Burn: Sixteen Stories of Black Girl Magic, Resistance, and Hope (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
Clap When You Land (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
Dear Justyce (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
The Gilded Ones (Deathless #1) (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
The Beautiful Struggle (Adapted for Young Adults) (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
The Beautiful Struggle: A Father, Two Sons, and an Unlikely Road to Manhood (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $15.30 1 $15.30
Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $15.30 1 $15.30
Ikenga (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $15.29 1 $15.29
Black Boy Joy (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $15.29 1 $15.29
Letters to a Young Brother: MANifest Your Destiny (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $14.40 1 $14.40
March: Book One (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $13.46 1 $13.46
LeBron's Dream Team • AKJ Education $13.14 1 $13.14
All American Boys (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $10.79 1 $10.79
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $9.89 1 $9.89
Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults): A True Story of the Fight for Justice (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $9.89 1 $9.89
Odd One Out (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $9.89 1 $9.89
Pet (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $8.99 1 $8.99
It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Adapted for Young Readers) (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $8.09 1 $8.09
Concrete Kids (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $8.09 1 $8.09
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $7.19 1 $7.19
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $4.46 1 $4.46

Materials cost

$554.63

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$592.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.64

Total project goal

$697.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $697.59

2 Donors

-$697.59

Donations toward project cost

-$592.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$104.64

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