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

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Page Turners: Bridging Diverse Worlds Through Books

Help me give my students a new classroom library that will create a space where imagination flourishes!

  • $824 goal

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Ms. Dorcent has another project! Donate to Bright Ideas, Clear Boards: Reusable Learning in Action! to help her classroom.

$464 - 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

The specific books I have requested will revolutionize learning by offering diverse perspectives, expanding horizons, and fostering critical thinking skills. New books will introduce students to a variety of cultures, experiences, and ideas, sparking curiosity and empathy. Access to a broader range of literature will not only enhance literacy but also encourage students to explore new interests and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Building Community: To create a welcoming and inclusive space within the classroom library where students feel empowered to explore, learn, and connect with one another through books and discussions.

Supporting Academic Success: To provide resources that support the academic curriculum and help my scholars succeed in their studies across various subjects.

Preparing for the Future: To equip my scholars with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in an increasingly complex and interconnected world, where literacy and critical thinking are essential.

My scholars are special because they possess an insatiable curiosity and thirst for knowledge, making them deserving of a new classroom library to nurture their love for learning.

Ms. Dorcent PS 290 Juan Morel Campos Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Brooklyn, 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

325 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
5 Book Bundle - Kindness & Social Emotional Learning (ages 4-8 inclusive, teaching compassion book set) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $80.00 1 $80.00
Kaplan Early Learning Eric Carle Board Book Collection - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $71.06 1 $71.06
Lakeshore Spanish Board Book Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.50 1 $69.50
Science Vocabulary Readers Set: Animal Groups: Exciting Nonfiction Books That Build Kids’ Vocabularies Includes 36 Books (Six copies of six 16-page ... Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish, Insects • Amazon Business $65.88 1 $65.88
Kaplan Early Learning Celebrate Diversity Around the World Books - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $59.36 1 $59.36
TIME For Kids - K-Grade 1 with Teacher's Guide • TIME for Kids $5.50 10 $55.00
Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures, Books 1-9 • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
The Baby-sitters Club Graphic Novels #1-7: A Graphix Collection: Full Color Edition: Full-Color Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix) • Amazon Business $40.80 1 $40.80
Kaplan Early Learning National Geographic Nonfiction Books - Level 2 - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $36.86 1 $36.86
Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book 10-Book Box Set • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
4 Book Bundle - Who HQ: Civil Rights Figures (paperback book set) • MahoganyBooks $21.56 1 $21.56
Stephen Curry: The Best. Easy to read children sports book with great graphic. All you need to know about Stephen Curry, one of the best basketball legends in history. (Sports book for Kids) • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book 4-Book Box Set: Books 1-4 • Amazon Business $14.40 1 $14.40
Kids Preferred The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Plush • Kaplan Early Learning Company $13.46 1 $13.46
Boys Matter: A Boy’s Book Of Self-Awareness And Self-Love For Empowerment and Compassion-Building | Motivational Book with Short Stories for Every Day | Present for Boys • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90
Como Yo / Like Me SPANISH Edition (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 1 $10.00
Gymnastics Superstar Simone Biles (Bumba Books ® ― Sports Superstars) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$648.20

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.48

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$700.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.60

Total project goal

$824.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $824.00

1 Donor

-$700.40

Donations toward project cost

-$700.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$123.60

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 $0.00

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