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Ms. Almanza from Houston, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Custom Library: My Kid's Choice

Help me give my students a fun and captivating library that they will enjoy!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Almanza's classroom raised $245

This project is fully funded

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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

Hello all, I am a fourth grade bilingual reading teacher. As you all may know, sometimes getting kids to read can be like pulling teeth. Well the books on this list are books the kids have requested for themselves.

These books are books that will peak their interest and keep them engaged throughout their reading!

While many may consider graphic novels just picture books, these books are a great gateway into literature for kids. Most of these books are about coming of age stories or adventures that will surely captivate the kid's attention all the way until the last period of the book! The peppermints will keep them wide awake during their countless minutes of reading and the cushions will serve for flex seating during our independent reading time.

Ms. Almanza Almeda Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

Houston, TX 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

45 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gorilla Grip Memory Foam Chair Cushions, Slip Resistant, Thick and Comfortable Seat Cushion Pads, Durable Soft Pain Relief Pad for Office Desk, Dining Table, Kitchen Chairs, Set of 4, 16x16 Deep Green • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Bob's Red & White Bob's Sweet Stripes Soft Candy, 61.73 Ounce, Peppermint, 350 Count • Amazon Business $11.02 2 $22.04
Olivia y la gran bola de lana / Olivia and the Great Big Ball of Wool (Olivia / Aster) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
¡Solo pregunta!: Sé Diferente, Sé Valiente, Sé Tú (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $13.39 1 $13.39
Emmie es invisible / Invisible Emmie (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Milo imagina el mundo (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
Nuestra Clase es una Familia (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Glitch: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $10.77 1 $10.77
Manu: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Manual para superhéroes. El libro mágico: (Superheroes Guide: The magic book - Spanish edition) (Superheroes Guide, 1) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Serena, la vaca que vuela: Cómic para niñas y niños de 6 a 12 años. 96 páginas. Interior en blanco y negro. (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$175.34

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$207.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.70

Total project goal

$244.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$244.67

5 Donors

-$116.60

Donations toward project cost

-$108.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.74

match offer

-$116.60

Match offer toward project cost

-$99.11

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.49

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.47

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$0.00

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