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Mrs. Quintero from Huntington Park, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Spanish Books for Diversity.

Help me give my students a sense of identity and inclusion. I'm a librarian at an elementary school. The library is in great need of Spanish books for all Spanish readers.

  • 5 donors
  • $1,020 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

Spanish books are essential in my school for several reasons. First, they support bilingual education. Introducing students to Spanish books at a young age not only helps Spanish-speaking students strengthen their literacy skills in their native language but also allows non-Spanish speakers to begin learning a second language. This fosters communication skills, cultural awareness, and empathy among students from diverse backgrounds.

Second, Spanish books celebrate and preserve cultural diversity, my school serves many students from Hispanic or Latino families, and providing Spanish books helps these students see their heritage represented and valued in their education.

Exposure to Spanish books promotes inclusivity and understanding.

Lastly, having Spanish books helps prepare students for the future. Spanish is one of the most spoken languages in the world, and early exposure can give students a head start in becoming bilingual. By incorporating Spanish books, schools empower students with tools to succeed academically, socially, and professionally.

Mrs. Quintero Miles Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Huntington Park, 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
¡Aquí no duerme nadie! / Grumpy Monkey Up All Night (Gruñon) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $17.00 2 $34.00
Bizcocho va a acampar: Biscuit Goes Camping (Spanish edition) (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $15.53 2 $31.06
Gruñón / Grumpy Monkey (Gruñon) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $26.24 1 $26.24
Un huevo muy bueno / The Good Egg (Cofre Encantado) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $26.20 1 $26.20
Había una vez un niño... (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $26.00 1 $26.00
No dejes que la paloma se acueste tarde (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $24.19 1 $24.19
InvestiGators 2 - De cabeza al váter • Amazon Business $22.91 1 $22.91
La oruga muy hambrienta (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Pete el gato and his magic sunglasses (Pete El Gato/ Pete the Cat) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Cómo atrapar a una sirena (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
Pete, el gato: I love my white shoes (Pete El Gato/ Pete the Cat) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $20.68 1 $20.68
Cómo atrapar a un monstruo (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $20.47 1 $20.47
Oso pardo, oso pardo, ¿qué ves ahí? • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
El lapicero maléfico (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Pete el gato and his four groovy buttons (Pete El Gato / Pete the Cat) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
¡Los Zombis no comen verduras! (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
En este cuento no hay ningún lobo feroz (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $18.89 1 $18.89
Gruñón recién exprimido / Grumpy Monkey. Freshly Squeezed: A Graphic Novel Chapt er Book (Gruñon) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
¿Guillermo el Gato se dará por vencido?: Un libro sobre la mentalidad de crecimiento (Zac y Sus Amigos) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $17.85 1 $17.85
De La Cabeza a Los Pies: Head to Toe (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $17.66 1 $17.66
El día que los crayones regresaron a casa (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $17.00 1 $17.00
La araña muy ocupada (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $16.74 1 $16.74
Un beso en mi mano (The Kissing Hand Series) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $15.90 1 $15.90
Caperucita roja ninja (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
Lolo and Birdie: I'm Not Sleepy! / ¡ No Tengo Sueño! • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
Pato va en bici (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
La mala semilla / The Bad Seed (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $14.91 1 $14.91
¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad! (How the Grinch Stole Christmas Spanish Edition) (Classic Seuss) • Amazon Business $14.44 1 $14.44
El Lórax (The Lorax Spanish Edition) (Classic Seuss) • Amazon Business $14.09 1 $14.09
Bizcocho va a la escuela: Biscuit Goes to School (Spanish edition) (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Hombre Perro: Atrapa 22 (8) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
¡He perdido un diente!-Spanish Edition (Unlimited Squirrels) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Hombre Perro: El Señor de las Pulgas (Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas) (5) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Bizcocho y las llamitas: Biscuit and the Little Llamas (Spanish edition) (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
Hombre Perro se desata (Dog Man Unleashed) (2) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
Hombre Perro: Por quién rueda la pelota (Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls ) (7) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
A Bizcocho le encanta la biblioteca: Biscuit Loves the Library (Spanish edition) (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
¡Oh, cúan lejos llegarás! (Oh, the Places You'll Go! Spanish Edition) (Classic Seuss) • Amazon Business $11.47 1 $11.47
Hombre Perro: Historia de dos gatitos (Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties) (3) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $10.42 1 $10.42
la llama llama rojo pijama (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19
¡Vamos a dar una vuelta!-An Elephant and Piggie Book, Spanish Edition • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Hombre Perro y Supergatito (Dog Man and Cat Kid) (4) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
¡Hay un Molillo en mi Bolsillo! (There's a Wocket in my Pocket Spanish Edition) (Bright & Early Books) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
¿Quién es el Misterioso Lector? (Unlimited Squirrels) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $8.46 1 $8.46

Materials cost

$755.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $69.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$866.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$152.89

Total project goal

$1,019.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,019.28

3 Donors

-$511.69

Donations toward project cost

-$436.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.55

Matching donations from our partners

-$506.18

Match offers toward project cost

-$430.25

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.93

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.42

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