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Mr. Le Dily from Ridgewood, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Modern, Culturally-Relevant Classroom Library

Help me give my students a modern, culturally responsive library that amplifies diverse voices and broadens their worldview, so I can provide engaging literature of all types that mirrors their experiences and introduces new perspectives!

  • 7 donors
  • $936 goal

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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

As a teacher of primarily Hispanic English Language Learners who are reading more than three grades below their expected level, I am committed to fostering a love of reading by building a modern, culturally relevant classroom library. My goal is to provide a diverse collection of books that cater to all reading levels, interests, and backgrounds - ensuring every student can find a text that either excites them, empowers them, opens their eyes to new experiences, or, preferably, all three!

In my classroom, students are expected to read daily, choosing books that spark their curiosity and build their confidence as readers.

However, access to books for low-income students remains a challenge. Research shows that the number of books in a child's home is the strongest predictor of academic success - yet 61% of low-income children in America grow up without them. By creating a well-stocked, inclusive classroom library, I can help bridge the gap and provide students with the tools they need to thrive.

Mr. Le Dily Intermediate School 93 Ridgewood Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Ridgewood, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

75 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
7 Book Set: Lee & Low TEEN Mental Health Bundle #1 (ages 13-18) YA Books for Classroom Library - social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $99.00 1 $99.00
6 Book Set: Lee & Low PRETEEN Mental Health Bundle #1 (ages 8-12) YA Books for Classroom Library - social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $90.00 1 $90.00
5 Book Set: Graphic Novels #2 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback, ages 8-12) - Break, Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, Four Eyes, Invisible, Duel • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $80.00 1 $80.00
4 Book Set: Graphic Novels #7 - Underrepresented Family & Social Emotional Learning (paperback, ages 8-12) Twin Cities, Two Tribes, Dear Dad, Uprooted • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $70.00 1 $70.00
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Collection - 5 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $32.08 2 $64.16
Grades 4-6 Spanish Books Set - 6 Book Collection - Collection • AKJ Education $59.79 1 $59.79
3 Book Set: GIRLS in STEM Bundle: Counting on Katherine, Shark Lady, Ada Twist, Scientist (hardcover picture books, science math) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
3 Book Set: NEURODIVERGENT VOICES Bundle: A Day With No Words, Abdul's Story,Supposed to Be Sunny (hardcover picture books; social emotional learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
The Elsewhere Chronicles Collection - 5 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $45.95 1 $45.95
3 Book Set: Graphic Novels - Jerry Craft Author Study: New Kid, Class Act, School Trip (paperback) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $42.00 1 $42.00
Lakeshore Digraphs Skill-Building Book Sets - Phonics for Beginning Readers, Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
3 Book Set: The Crossover Series (ages 8-12, boxed): The Crossover, Booked, Rebound (paperback) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $32.00 1 $32.00
La Novela Grafica Colecci?n - Graphic Novel Spanish Collection - 5 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $21.72 1 $21.72
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $11.00 1 $11.00

Materials cost

$751.61

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$794.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.27

Total project goal

$935.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $935.15

5 Donors

-$472.14

Donations toward project cost

-$402.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.07

Matching donations from our partners

-$462.13

Match offers toward project cost

-$392.81

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.32

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

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 $0.00

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