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

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Star BOOKS Cafe!

Help me give my students new books and decorations to enhance their love for reading.

  • $433 goal

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Ms. DeFeo has another project! Donate to Memories That Last Forever! to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $136.
2X

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 25 students in my class have a special love for reading. With the variety of reading levels that my students are on, I find it essential to provide them with books they will not only enjoy but will also be able to understand. Books in this project are focused on popular graphic novels and series! My goal is to incorporate books into my library on topics that my students are most interested in order to enhance their love for reading.

I will celebrate their love for reading by doing a "Starbucks" themed book tasting!

The materials in this project will ensure that my students are becoming better and more well-rounded readers. The different levels and styles of books in this project will allow students to access books on their levels and strengthen their reading skills. The decorations will really help bring my book-tasting "cafe" to life! The completion of this project will create a whole new modern and updated classroom library for my students!

Ms. DeFeo PS 86 Kingbridge Heights 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. DeFeo

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

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hu Chocolate Bars | 8 Pack VARIETY SAMPLER PACK | Natural Organic Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo, Non GMO, Fair Trade Dark Chocolate | 2.1oz Each • Amazon Business $43.14 1 $43.14
I00000 102 Pieces Gold Plastic Plates, Disposable Party Plates White Gold Rim, 51 Disposable Gold Dinner Plates 10.25 Inch and 51 Disposable Dessert Appetizer Elegant Fancy Wedding Plates 7.5 Inch • Amazon Business $29.89 1 $29.89
Intelligent Change The Five Minute Journal - Original Daily Gratitude Journal 2025 for Happiness, Mindfulness & Reflection - Daily Affirmations - Undated Life Planner Journal for Women & Men • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
Tate’s Bake Shop Chocolate Chip Cookies, 16 – 2 Cookie Snack Packs (2 Boxes) • Amazon Business $24.65 1 $24.65
The New York Times Explorer. 100 Trips Around the World • Amazon Business $23.24 1 $23.24
Groundhog's Dilemma • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
LesserEvil Himalayan Pink Salt Organic Popcorn, Premium Quality, Minimally Processed, No Vegetable Oil, 0.46 Oz, Pack of 24 • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
American Girl Tea Parties: Delicious Sweets & Savory Treats to Share: (Kid's Baking Cookbook, Cookbooks for Girls, Kid's Party Cookbook) • Amazon Business $12.39 1 $12.39
Blackout (Caldecott Honor Book) • Amazon Business $11.81 1 $11.81
Hurricane • Amazon Business $11.42 1 $11.42
Ten Ways to Hear Snow • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living (The Happiness Institute Series) • Amazon Business $11.34 1 $11.34
My First Book - Canada: All About Canada For Kids (My First Book - World Edition) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
My First Book - Morocco: All About Morocco For Kids (My First Book - World Edition) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
My First Book - Saint Lucia: All About Saint Lucia For Kids (My First Book - World Edition) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
My First Book - United States of America: All About United States of America For Kids (My First Book - World Edition) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
My First Book - France: All About France For Kids (My First Book - World Edition) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
My First Book - Spain: All About Spain For Kids (My First Book - World Edition) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Kid Chef: The Foodie Kids Cookbook: Healthy Recipes and Culinary Skills for the New Cook in the Kitchen • Amazon Business $8.56 1 $8.56
Lindt LINDOR Assorted Dark Chocolate Candy Truffles, Assorted Chocolate with Smooth, Melting Truffle Center, 15.2 oz. Bag • Amazon Business $8.39 1 $8.39
Swiss Miss Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix With Marshmallows, 30 Count Hot Cocoa Packets (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $7.92 1 $7.92

Materials cost

$329.05

Vendor shipping charges

$3.98

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$367.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.94

Total project goal

$432.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$432.91

1 Donor

-$216.46

Donations toward project cost

-$183.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.47

match offer

-$216.45

Match offer toward project cost

-$183.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.47

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$0.00

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