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Ms. Marissa from New York, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Interesting Chapter Books

Help me give my students new chapter books to engage them in reading longer texts of interest.

  • 2 donors
  • $239 goal

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Ms. Marissa has another project! Donate to Healthy Hydration to help her classroom.

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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

I am currently completing a huge project to regroup my library and get rid of the old thinking of leveled libraries and organizing books based on genre or topic. I have noticed that our library is a little out-of-date and geared towards certain interests but does not reach the range of my learners. I want to ensure that I have books that reach a variety of interests. All students should have access to rich texts that allow them to think and grow.

Just think about whether or not you are motivated to read a text that is boring.

Children should have the opportunity to choose rich literature to read that is on topics they are interested in learning about. Learning is directly correlated to motivation. Help students get books that they can't put down!

When we start a love of books at an early age we ensure a future of lifelong learners. Having appropriate texts is just one way to ensure students are motivated and enjoying school. The gift of literacy is the gift that keeps giving for years to come as they are engaging and motivating young learners.

Ms. Marissa PS 142 Amalia Castro Grades PreK-2

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

12 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Unicorn Diaries Series 7 Books Set (Book #1 - #7) • Amazon Business $35.55 1 $35.55
The Princess in Black: Three Smashing Adventures: Books 1-3 • Amazon Business $14.00 2 $28.00
Owl Diaries Five Branches Books Collection Set ( Books 6- 10 ) • Amazon Business $26.00 1 $26.00
Owl Diaries, Books 1-5: A Branches Box Set • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
The Princess in Black: Three Monster-Battling Adventures: Books 4-6 • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Stinky Spike the Pirate Dog (Read & Bloom) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Wallace and Grace and the Cupcake Caper • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Wallace and Grace and the Lost Puppy • Amazon Business $6.37 1 $6.37
Wallace and Grace Take the Case • Amazon Business $6.27 1 $6.27
Sydney and Taylor and the Great Friend Expedition • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59
Sydney and Taylor Take a Flying Leap • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59
Sydney and Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World • Amazon Business $5.51 1 $5.51
Eva for President: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #19) • Amazon Business $5.50 1 $5.50

Materials cost

$170.54

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$203.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.84

Total project goal

$238.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $238.94

2 Donors

-$231.22

Donations toward project cost

-$203.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.72

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 $0.00

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