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Ms. Hearty from New York, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Seeing Ourselves

Help me give my students the power of seeing themselves in our books

  • $257 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

We tend to take basic supplies for granted; it isn't until you no longer have access to those basic supplies that you realize how vital they are.

My students live in a high poverty area of New York City.

The class consists of general and special education students. They love to write, draw, and create. My students come from diverse cultures and economic backgrounds and don't always have access to the basic supplies they need. I want to create a learning environment that meets all of my students' needs.

My Project

I would like to update our classroom library with exciting books to motivate students to read. With limited budgets and resources, our classroom library is outdated and uninviting. Fostering a love of reading is an important aspect of a child's education. I am requesting a variety of books for my students to read.

Many of the books on my list feature diverse characters and stories.

My class has a variety of interests and these books will engage them in reading. With your help, my students will have a much-needed resource that will make a lasting impact in their education.

Ms. Hearty PS 140 Nathan Straus 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.

More about Ms. Hearty

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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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
If Dominican Were a Color • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Ghost (Track) • Amazon Business $5.99 3 $17.97
The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Dreamers • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
I Am Enough • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
Hair Love • Amazon Business $10.96 1 $10.96
The Undefeated (Caldecott Medal Book) • Amazon Business $10.74 1 $10.74
Malala: My Story of Standing Up for Girls' Rights • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Refugee • Amazon Business $9.74 1 $9.74
Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library • Amazon Business $9.72 1 $9.72
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky (Tristan Strong (1)) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Bella Broomstick #1: Magic Mistakes • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Name Jar • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
President of the Whole Fifth Grade (President Series (1)) • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
New Kid • Amazon Business $7.79 1 $7.79
The Stars Beneath Our Feet • Amazon Business $6.79 1 $6.79
The Buried Bones Mystery (1) (Clubhouse Mysteries) • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69

Materials cost

$181.41

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$218.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.49

Total project goal

$256.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $256.61

2 Donors

-$236.61

Donations toward project cost

-$201.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.49

match offer

-$20.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

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 $0.00

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