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Mrs. Barnett from Humble, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Independent Reading Books For Immigrant & Refugee Students

Help me give my students books in Spanish and graphic novels to help engage my immigrant and refugee students in independent reading.

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My Project

Due to being located in a border state, my school frequently welcomes new students from Central and South America, making it essential to provide resources that support their learning needs. With state, district, and campus mandates for independent reading time, it becomes challenging for English Language Learner students to engage meaningfully without access to books in Spanish or graphic novels. Many of these students are more likely to connect with material that reflects their language and culture, which is crucial for fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. Without these resources, students may struggle to develop the confidence and comprehension necessary to succeed in their academic pursuits.

Books in Spanish and graphic novels offer culturally relevant and accessible content that helps students build the literacy skills needed for academic success.

Graphic novels, with their rich visual storytelling, are particularly effective in engaging reluctant readers by providing visual cues that enhance understanding, even when language barriers exist. These tools not only make reading more enjoyable but also promote a love for literature, encouraging students to explore texts independently. By incorporating these resources into my independent reading program, I can better support the diverse needs of my students, helping them to thrive both linguistically and academically.

Mrs. Barnett Timberwood Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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More than 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Spiderwick Chronicles: The Complete Series • Amazon Business $44.27 1 $44.27
5 Worlds Book Series 1-4 • Amazon Business $42.11 1 $42.11
Minecraft Boxed Set (Graphic Novels) • Amazon Business $26.13 1 $26.13
¡Ay, Mija! (A Graphic Novel): My Bilingual Summer in Mexico (¡Ay, Mija!) • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Duel (paperback graphic novel) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
Como pez en el árbol. Una novela sobre la dislexia / Fish in a Tree (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Capitán América: El ejército fantasma (Captain America: The Ghost Army) (Capitán América / Captain America) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
Emmie es invisible / Invisible Emmie (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
El único e incomparable Iván (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.64 1 $12.64
El único e incomparable Bob (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.38 1 $12.38
El ladrón del rayo/ The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson y los dioses del olimpo / Percy Jackson and the Olympians) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $11.65 1 $11.65
Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal / Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $11.21 1 $11.21
Drama (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Srta. Quinces (Miss Quinces) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59
Fantasmas (Ghosts) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Wings of Fire: The Brightest Night: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #5) (Wings of Fire Graphix) • Amazon Business $9.75 1 $9.75
Stargazing • Amazon Business $9.29 1 $9.29
Cristiano Ronaldo (Estrellas Del Fútbol / Soccer Stars) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $9.25 1 $9.25
Winter Turning: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #7) (Wings of Fire Graphix) • Amazon Business $9.19 1 $9.19
Agallas (Guts) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The Only Game (Home Team) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Defending Champ • Amazon Business $8.88 1 $8.88
Moon Rising: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #6) (Wings of Fire Graphix) • Amazon Business $8.75 1 $8.75
Game Changers (Game Changers, Book 1) (1) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Heat • Amazon Business $7.30 1 $7.30
Football Genius (Football Genius, 1) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Underdogs • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
True Legend • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$375.09

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$410.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.48

Total project goal

$483.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $483.20

2 Donors

-$241.60

Donations toward project cost

-$205.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.24

match offer

-$241.60

Match offer toward project cost

-$205.36

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.24

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