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

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Interesting Book Hunt!

Help me give my students books they love to assist low reading levels.

  • $495 goal

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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

Join My Mission: Empower Young Readers!

Greetings, dear friends and fellow book enthusiasts,

I am embarking on an exciting journey to inspire a love for reading in our extraordinary young learners. My students, who are struggling with reading, have an unquenchable thirst for stories and knowledge. I believe that the right books can light up their world and transform their lives.

Imagine the spark in a child's eyes when they discover a book that speaks to their passions and abilities. That's where you come in! I am seeking your support to provide my students with books that not only match their reading levels but also align with their interests.

Your generous book donations, whether it's one cherished story or a bundle of beloved tales, will help me create a library brimming with possibilities. It's a chance to be a part of something truly magical - nurturing young minds and kindling the joy of reading.

Every book counts, and every book opens a door to a world of imagination and discovery. Together, let's make a difference in these young lives.

Join me in this literary adventure, and together, we'll write stories of success, one page at a time.

Ms. Rampersad Intermediate School 254 Grades 6-8

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.

More about Ms. Rampersad

Bronx, NY 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

120 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books (Books 1-10) • AKJ Education $102.20 1 $102.20
Dork Diaries Books 7-9 • AKJ Education $30.65 1 $30.65
Dork Diaries Box Set (Book 1-3) Dork Diaries; Dork Diaries 2; Dork Diaries 3 • AKJ Education $30.65 1 $30.65
Dork Diaries Box Set (Books 4-6) Dork Diaries 4; Dork Diaries 5; Dork Diaries 6 • AKJ Education $30.65 1 $30.65
Dog Man: The Epic Collection: From the Creator of Captain Un • AKJ Education $28.45 1 $28.45
Captain Underpants Collection in Full Color • AKJ Education $21.88 1 $21.88
Thirst (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Pop Manga Drawing 8-1/2" x 10" (22 cm x 24 cm) • Blick Art Materials $15.21 1 $15.21
The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby (Captain Underpants) • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
�Vamos! Let's Go to the Market • AKJ Education $10.94 1 $10.94
Usborne Step-by-Step Drawing Book - Dinosaurs • Blick Art Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Usborne Step-by-Step Drawing Book • Blick Art Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Dinosaurs Before Dark Graphic Novel • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Pirates Past Noon Graphic Novel • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Mummies in the Morning Graphic Novel • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
The Knight at Dawn Graphic Novel • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Big Nate: Genius Mode • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
My First Graphic Novel: The End Zone • AKJ Education $4.56 1 $4.56
Las aventuras del Capit�n Calzoncillos (The Adventures Of Captain Underpants) • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37

Materials cost

$369.85

Vendor shipping charges

 $14.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$420.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.18

Total project goal

$494.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $494.53

2 Donors

-$247.26

Donations toward project cost

-$210.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.09

match offer

-$247.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$210.18

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.09

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 $0.00

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