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Mrs. Maye from Trenton, NJ is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlocking Worlds: Bringing Myths & Legends to Life

Help me give my students access to rich, engaging narratives that can spark curiosity and foster a love for reading and cultural discovery.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Maye's classroom raised $471

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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

Many of my students come from neighborhoods with limited access to books and other educational resources. A well-stocked classroom library allows them to dive into diverse worlds they may not otherwise encounter, broadening their horizons and nurturing empathy as they explore the beliefs and values of various cultures.

Adding books on myths, folktales, and gods and goddesses from various cultures would greatly benefit my ninth-grade language students by enhancing their understanding of global perspectives and deepening their appreciation for storytelling.

My students are fascinated by these tales, which not only introduce them to historical beliefs and traditions but also allow them to explore the roots of universal themes found in literature today. By supporting this library expansion, you would be providing them access to rich, engaging narratives that can spark curiosity and foster a love for reading and cultural discovery.

Mrs. Maye Trenton Ninth Grade Academy Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than 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

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mitos y leyendas (Myths and Legends): Guía ilustrada de su origen y significado (DK Compact Culture Guides) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $26.00 2 $52.00
Nordic Tales: Folktales from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark (Nordic Folklore and Stories, Illustrated Nordic Book for Teens and Adults) (Tales of) • Amazon Business $16.79 3 $50.37
Mythology: Classic stories from the Greek, Celtic, Norse, Japanese, Hindu, Chinese, Mesopotamian and Egyptian Mythology • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
The Monsters and Creatures of Greek Mythology (Ancient Greek Mythology) • Amazon Business $33.32 1 $33.32
The Inca Empire: An Illustrated History • Amazon Business $30.41 1 $30.41
Ancient Mayan Message: Dresden Codex Facsimile • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Ancient Egypt for Kids through the Lives and Legends of its Pharaohs and Queens (History for Kids - Traditional, Story-Based Format) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Uncovering Celtic Mythology: A Beginner's Guide Into The World Of Celtic Myths, Fairy Tales, Folklore, Warriors, Celtic Gods and Creatures (Ancient History Books) • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
El libro de la mitología (The Mythology Book) (DK Big Ideas) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $17.79 1 $17.79
Asian Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Chinese Mythology, Japanese Mythology and Hindu Mythology (World Mythologies) • Amazon Business $14.42 1 $14.42
The New York Public Library Amazing Mythology: A Book of Answers for Kids • Amazon Business $13.94 1 $13.94
Treasury of Magical Tales From Around the World (National Geographic) • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85
Native American Mythology: Captivating Myths of Indigenous Peoples from North America • Amazon Business $13.34 1 $13.34
Egyptian Mythology: A Concise Guide to the Ancient Gods and Beliefs of Egyptian Mythology (Greek Mythology - Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology - Celtic Mythology) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Norse Mythology: A Concise Guide to Gods, Heroes, Sagas and Beliefs of Norse Mythology (Greek Mythology - Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology - Celtic Mythology) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Eyewitness Mythology: Discover the Amazing Adventures of Gods, Heroes, and Magical Beasts (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88

Materials cost

$364.22

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$399.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.53

Total project goal

$470.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$470.21

1 Donor

-$313.47

Donations toward project cost

-$266.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.02

match offer

-$156.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$133.23

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.51

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$0.00

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