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Ms. Laura from Fort Collins, CO is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Leading Powerful Readers

Help me give my students access to a diverse library collection to unlock their full potential.

  • 5 donors
  • $955 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Ms. Laura has another project! Donate to I Can Move, I Can Learn, Movement in My Brain! to help her classroom.

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Ms. Laura has another project! Donate to I Can Move, I Can Learn, Movement in My Brain! to help her classroom.

$477 - complete this project and be a hero

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

Here are some examples of how it can improve their skills and confidence as readers. A rich and diverse library exposes students to captivating stories, relatable characters, and fascinating topics. This encourages them to develop a passion for reading, transforming it from a task into an enjoyable activity. Access to a variety of books supports the development of vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking. For instance, a student struggling with decoding words can find age-appropriate texts that gradually improve their reading fluency.

Books allow students to experience lives and cultures different from their own.

A story about a child overcoming challenges, for example, can teach resilience and empathy, shaping more understanding individuals. A library fosters curiosity and self-directed learning. A student interested in science could explore books on space or experiments, sparking deeper interest in STEM subjects. When students find books they can connect with, they build confidence in their reading abilities. This success carries over to other subjects, as strong reading skills are foundational for learning in all areas.

A classroom library is more than just shelves of books—it’s an avenue for exploration, growth, and lifelong learning. By inspiring your students to become proficient and enthusiastic readers, you’re equipping them for a brighter future.

Ms. Laura Irish 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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Fort Collins, CO View local requests

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

21 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dorohedoro Manga 12 Books Collection Set (Vol 11-22) • Amazon Business $148.01 1 $148.01
The Chronicles of Narnia - The Chronicles of Narnia Hardcover 7-Book Box Set - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $101.93 1 $101.93
Naruto Manga Set, Vol. 1-10 • Amazon Business $84.99 1 $84.99
Pigeon Collection - 6 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $78.80 1 $78.80
Harry Potter Collection - 7 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $73.68 1 $73.68
Random House Magic Tree House Paperback Book Set 2 #9-16 Level M - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $43.16 1 $43.16
Gaither Sisters Trilogy Boxed Book Set: One Crazy Summer, P.S. Be Eleven, Gone Crazy in Alabama x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $30.00 1 $30.00
Return of the Dragon Slayers (Dragonwatch) (Dragonwatch, 5) Young Adult Fantasy Book - Best Seller Fiction for Young Adults • Amazon Business $12.69 2 $25.38
The Lost Library - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $10.17 2 $20.34
Macbeth (Folger Shakespeare Library) • Amazon Business $5.79 3 $17.37
The Random House Book of Poetry for Children - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $16.78 1 $16.78
The Golden Enclaves: A Novel (The Scholomance) • Amazon Business $14.91 1 $14.91
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Series: More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark; Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 3 (Book sets for Kids: Grade 3 and Up) by Alvin Schwartz (1981) Paperback • Amazon Business $14.74 1 $14.74
Shakespeare Graphics - A Midsummer Night's Dream - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 2 $13.12
Ghosts of Salem: Haunts of the Witch City (Haunted America) • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Shut Up, This Is Serious - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $10.14 1 $10.14
The Cursed Moon - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $9.97 1 $9.97
The Probability of Everything - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $9.88 1 $9.88
The Reluctant Storyteller | Multigenerational Juvenile Fiction of Family, People & Places | Reading Age 8-12 | Grade Level 3-4 | Reycraft Books • Amazon Business $8.58 1 $8.58
100 Writing Prompts for Poetry: Guided Poem Writing Notebook Journal with Prompts (Poetry Books for Men and Women) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Merchant of Venice (SparkNotes No Fear Shakespeare) (Volume 10) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
No Fear Shakespeare - Julius Caesar (No Fear Shakespeare) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
No Fear Shakespeare - Romeo and Juliet (No Fear Shakespeare) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Folger Shakespeare Library - A Midsummer Night's Dream - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
Folger Shakespeare Library - Othello - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10

Materials cost

$769.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$810.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.10

Total project goal

$954.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $954.01

3 Donors

-$502.00

Donations toward project cost

-$426.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.30

Matching donations from our partners

-$452.01

Match offers toward project cost

-$384.21

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.80

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