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Ms. Castro from Panorama City, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Holiday Gourmet

Help me give my students the opportunity to thrive! We're seeking books to enrich their learning: Holiday theme books and stories that celebrate all traditions and seasons. Your donation builds a brighter future. Thank you for supporting literacy and growth.

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My Project

The holiday season is the perfect time to foster joy and learning through the magic of books. My students are curious, bright, and eager to explore the world through stories. They thrive when given opportunities to connect with diverse perspectives, and holiday-themed books can help them learn about different traditions, cultures, and celebrations.

These books will spark creativity, encourage empathy, and build literacy skills that are foundational for their success.

My goal is to create a holiday-themed collection that inspires lifelong readers while celebrating the diversity and uniqueness of our classroom. Thank you for supporting their growth!

Ms. Castro Alta California Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Panorama City, CA View local requests

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

30 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Meet April: A children's book exploring April Fools', Earth Day, and other special events throughout the month of April. (The Calendar Kids®) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Fairies Love Oreos! • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Black Beach: A Community, an Oil Spill, and the Origin of Earth Day • Amazon Business $12.34 1 $12.34
WE ARE ALL CONNECTED: CARING FOR EACH OTHER & THE EARTH • Amazon Business $11.51 1 $11.51
My Friend Earth: (Earth Day Books with Environmentalism Message for Kids, Saving Planet Earth, Our Planet Book) • Amazon Business $11.51 1 $11.51
How to Trap a Leprechaun (Magical Creatures and Crafts) • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29
Love Is My Favorite Thing • Amazon Business $7.18 1 $7.18
Love You by Heart • Amazon Business $6.78 1 $6.78
The History of the Civil Rights Movement: A History Book for New Readers (The History Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washington (Penguin Young Readers, Level 3) • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39
How to Help the Earth-by the Lorax (Dr. Seuss) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79

Materials cost

$103.06

Vendor shipping charges

$3.99

Sales tax

$9.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$148.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.12

Total project goal

$174.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$174.15

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$174.15

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