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

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Relatable Positive Characters

Help me give my students higher self-esteem with characters they can relate to.

  • $322 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 Students

My students are resilient first graders, mostly from low-income households who love to learn and are excited to be back in school together.

Their infectious Enthusiasm & Eagerness to Learn, Explore, Build, and Grow creates mutual enjoyment in school each day.

My Project

Storytelling is a great way to engage young learners in conversations about social situations and self-esteem. Oftentimes, the literature suggested by our curriculum lacks diversity in the characters or in the setting, or both

These books reflect a range of characters and topics my students will be able to relate to.

They contain both male and female main characters in addition to diverse settings that lend themselves to a myriad of relatable topics.

The stories additionally lend themselves to rich dialogue about their own personal experiences. This will help us get to know each other through our stories.

Ms. Raymond PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt 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.

More about Ms. Raymond

Bronx, 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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
I Believe I Can • MahoganyBooks $17.09 2 $34.18
Hair Like Mine • MahoganyBooks $17.06 2 $34.12
I Am Every Good Thing • MahoganyBooks $16.19 2 $32.38
I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything! • MahoganyBooks $16.19 2 $32.38
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero • MahoganyBooks $15.29 2 $30.58
The Day You Begin • MahoganyBooks $17.10 1 $17.10
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Picture Book Edition • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Skin Like Mine • MahoganyBooks $16.16 1 $16.16
Your Name is a Song • MahoganyBooks $15.29 1 $15.29
Every Little Thing: Based on the Song 'Three Little Birds' by Bob Marley • MahoganyBooks $7.19 1 $7.19

Materials cost

$235.57

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.42

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$273.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.27

Total project goal

$321.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $321.79

1 Donor

-$160.89

Donations toward project cost

-$136.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.13

match offer

-$160.89

Match offer toward project cost

-$136.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.13

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 $0.00

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