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Mrs. Alonso from Miami, FL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlocking History Through Literature

Help me give my students a class set of Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis.

  • $282 goal

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Mrs. Alonso has another project! Donate to First Chapter Fridays - Windows, Mirrors, and Page-Turners to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $194.
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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

My 5th-grade ELA class is filled with curious, imaginative, and hardworking students who thrive when they are immersed in engaging literature. I want to bring the power of historical fiction into our classroom with a class set of Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis.

This Newbery Medal-winning novel not only tells the captivating story of a young boy's journey during the Great Depression but also fosters critical thinking, empathy, and an appreciation for history.

Through shared reading, my students will explore themes like resilience, family, and hope. The book will serve as a foundation for discussions, creative projects, and cross-curricular learning opportunities.

With your help, we can provide each student with their own copy of Bud, Not Buddy. This will allow them to dive deeply into the text, annotate their thoughts, and fully engage in the joy of reading. Your support will help create an unforgettable literary experience for my students.

Mrs. Alonso Somerset Academy Palms Grades 3-5

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Miami, FL View local requests

Half 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
Bud, Not Buddy • AKJ Education $4.59 45 $206.55

Materials cost

$206.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$239.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.29

Total project goal

$281.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $281.94

1 Donor

-$252.26

Donations toward project cost

-$239.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.61

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.68

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