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Ms. Shorter from Los Angeles, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Turning Readers Into Leaders: Building Literacy Through Engaging Reads

Help me give my students access to an engaging classroom library with high-interest boxed book sets to foster a love of reading and boost their literacy levels

  • $674 goal

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My Project

My students are bright, curious learners from an inner-city community, but many are struggling readers who haven’t had access to books that truly engage them. When I asked them what types of stories they enjoy, their faces lit up, and they eagerly shared their preferences. Unfortunately, most of the books they’ve had access to are hand-me-downs or plain black-and-white copies that don’t capture their attention.

With the high-quality boxed book sets I’m requesting, I know they will be excited to dive into reading.

These books will offer my students engaging, colorful, and relevant stories that align with their interests, increasing the time they spend reading. My goal is to use these resources to not only boost their literacy skills but also help them discover a lifelong love for reading.

What makes my students special is their resilience and potential. Despite the challenges they face, they are eager to learn. Giving them access to these books will help them build confidence in their reading, grow academically, and broaden their world.

Ms. Shorter Animo Compton Charter School Grades 6-8

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.

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Los Angeles, 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Outus 24 Pack White Plastic Storage Bins Bulk Cubby Storage Bins Classroom Book Bins Storage Organizer Containers for Classroom Library Preschool Office Home Toys Books Organizing • Amazon Business $79.98 1 $79.98
NEW SET! I Survived Series Book Set II (#11 - #20) • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Pokemon Super Collection Series Books 1-15 Box Set • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Owly Series 4 Books Set • Amazon Business $42.92 1 $42.92
Dog Man: The Supa Epic Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1-6 Box Set) • Amazon Business $37.90 1 $37.90
Bad Guys 6 Books Set 11-16 • Amazon Business $37.00 1 $37.00
National Geographic Kids Readers 6 Book Set (National Geographic Kids Readers, Levels : 1 & 2) by Anne Schreiber (2012-08-01) • Amazon Business $35.32 1 $35.32
Hunger Games 4-Book Paperback Box Set (the Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) • Amazon Business $31.94 1 $31.94
Captain Underpants 10 Books Collection • Amazon Business $30.16 1 $30.16
Who Would Win? Series Collection of 8 Books By Jerry Pallotta and Rob Bolster (Includes: Whale Vs. Giant Squid; Tarantula Vs Scorpion; Tyrannosaurus Rex Vs Velociraptor; Komodo Dragon Vs. King Cobra; Lion Vs Tiger;Killer Whale Vs Great White Shark; Hammerhead Vs Bull Shark; Polar Bear Vs Grizzly ... • Amazon Business $30.00 1 $30.00
Goosebumps HorrorLand 10-Book Set • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Wings of Fire Boxset, Books 1-5 (Wings of Fire) • Amazon Business $22.83 1 $22.83
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Series: More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark; Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 3 (Book sets for Kids: Grade 3 and Up) by Alvin Schwartz (1981) Paperback • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90
The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog (Hank the Cowdog (Quality)) • Amazon Business $6.20 1 $6.20

Materials cost

$490.12

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $44.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$572.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.00

Total project goal

$673.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $673.32

1 Donor

-$301.22

Donations toward project cost

-$286.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.06

match offer

-$336.66

Match offer toward project cost

-$286.16

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.44

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 $0.00

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