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Mrs. Solorzano from San Pedro, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Students With Special Needs Sharpen Their Reading Skills!

Help me give my students a much deserved classroom library! These books represent some of the interests my students have expressed. They deserve to read for fun in addition to their required reading.

  • $368 goal

This project expired on May 28, 2025.

This project expired on May 28, 2025.

My Project

I have been teaching special education students (moderate-severe ages 18-22) for five years. For the past two years, in speaking with my students about their goals and interests, I have learned that many of them love to read! I currently have a small library of life skills books, which were provided by our school for instructional purposes, but my students have been expressing the desire to read books for recreation and leisure time, books that pertain to their interests such as scary stories, sports, etc. I have purchases a few books on my own, but to build a library is pricey, so I am asking for help so that my students are able to continue pursuing their love for reading while building essential reading skills. Thank you so much for your support!

Mrs. Solorzano Ernest Willenberg Special Education Center Grades 9-12

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San Pedro, CA 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

11 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Achieve It! Horrible Harry Chapter Books Variety Pack, Grades 1 to 3, Set of 6 - Grades 1-3 - Kids • School Specialty $35.32 1 $35.32
Soccer (Let's Play Sports!: Blastoff! Readers, Level 2) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Big Book of WHO Basketball (Sports Illustrated Kids Big Books) • Amazon Business $17.87 1 $17.87
Adventures of Charlie: A 6th Grade Gamer #1-3 (3 Book Collection) • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
Every Body: A Celebration of Diverse Abilities • Amazon Business $15.90 1 $15.90
Mrs Wordsmith Epic Words Vocabulary Book, Kindergarten & Grades 1-3 • AKJ Education $14.59 1 $14.59
This Kid Can Fly: It's About Ability (NOT Disability) • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Celebrate Our Differences: A Dragon’s Story About Different Abilities, Special Needs, and Inclusion (My Dragon Books) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Please Explain Anxiety to Me!: Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents, 2nd Edition (Growing with Love) • Amazon Business $12.92 1 $12.92
Scary Stories for Kids: Spine-Tingling Tales for Brave Kids Who Like Spooky Stories • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90
Autism and Me: An Empowering Guide with 35 Exercises, Quizzes, and Activities! Autism Book for Kids Ages 8-12 • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Big Book of WHO All-Stars (Sports Illustrated Kids Big Books) • Amazon Business $11.01 1 $11.01
This is Me (Kids With Special Needs And Disabilities) • Amazon Business $10.91 1 $10.91
Sports Biographies for Kids: Decoding Greatness With The Greatest Players from the 1960s to Today (Biographies of Greatest Players of All Time for Kids Ages 8-12) • Amazon Business $9.85 1 $9.85
Who Do You See When You Look at Me? (Hardcover) – Inspirational Books for Kids, Teaches Lessons of Disability Awareness, Kindness and Acceptance, Perfect Gift for Birthdays, Holiday & More • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
¡Hora de fútbol! (Soccer Time!) (Bumba Books ® en español ― ¡Hora de deportes! (Sports Time!)) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $7.91 1 $7.91
I Have Ants in My Pants: A Picture Book About Learning Self-Control and Respecting Others Space • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39
The Walk in the Dark and Other Scary Stories • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37

Materials cost

$252.20

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.53

Sales tax

 $23.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$312.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.16

Total project goal

$367.75

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