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Ms. Melton from El Cajon, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Put Books in Their Hands!

Help me give my students high-interest books to ignite a passion for reading and support our students' literacy development.

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My Project

Our classrooms are filled with curious, motivated students who thrive when given the right resources. We are seeking high-interest books that will not only capture their imaginations but also enhance their literacy skills.

The specific items we're requesting include a diverse selection of novels, graphic novels, and non-fiction books that cater to a range of reading levels and interests.

These books will make a difference in their learning by providing engaging content that encourages independent reading and critical thinking. Our goal is to create a vibrant, reader-friendly environment where every student can find something they love, building their confidence and fostering a lifelong love of reading. Our students are special because they come from diverse backgrounds, each bringing unique perspectives and experiences to our classrooms. With your support, we can help them explore new worlds and ideas through the power of books.

Ms. Melton W.D. Hall Elementary School Grades 3-5

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El Cajon, CA 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

350 students impacted 15donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
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 3 $122.40
Wings of Fire #1-#4: A Graphic Novel Box Set (Wings of Fire Graphic Novels #1-#4) (Wings of Fire Graphix) • Amazon Business $29.01 3 $87.03
Baby-sitters Little Sister Graphic Novels #1-4: A Graphix Collection (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix) • Amazon Business $26.95 3 $80.85
Minecraft Boxed Set (Graphic Novels) • Amazon Business $26.13 3 $78.39
I Survived Graphic Novels #1-4: A Graphix Collection (I Survived Graphix) • Amazon Business $25.61 3 $76.83
Magic Tree House Graphic Novel Starter Set: (A Graphic Novel Boxed Set) (Magic Tree House (R)) • Amazon Business $22.26 3 $66.78
The Art of Friendship (Disney The Never Girls: Graphic Novel #2) • Amazon Business $11.59 3 $34.77
Hilo Book 1: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth: (A Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $9.96 3 $29.88
Guts: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $9.32 3 $27.96
Drama: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $8.79 3 $26.37
Smile: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $8.67 3 $26.01
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12): From the Creator of Captain Underpants • Amazon Business $8.24 3 $24.72
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants • Amazon Business $7.60 3 $22.80

Materials cost

$704.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $64.49

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$809.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$142.91

Total project goal

$952.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $952.76

14 Donors

-$498.74

Donations toward project cost

-$428.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.69

match offer

-$449.18

Match offer toward project cost

-$381.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.85

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