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Mrs. Serna from Austin, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Board Books for the Littlest Scholars!

Help me give my students the most current and relevant Lakeshore board books, in English and Spanish, to explore and enjoy in our library!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Serna's classroom raised $491

This project is fully funded

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 Students

The students I serve are what makes my work as their librarian so joyful and purposeful. They are excited and engaged with every book we read and every lesson we learn. Sometimes they'll clap after a story or they hug or wave (finger-wave!) to me from the hall when they look into the library.

Frankly, when I look at them, I don't see "at-risk" youth, I see children who are highly intelligent, respectful, kind, curious, loved and full of promise.

After 15 years in education, I feel I have come home to the children I now serve as a librarian and passionate literacy advocate!

My Project

After the first few weeks back at school, I noticed that our youngest scholars were lacking reading materials to fit in their small hands. It takes time and patience to build a true reader, and the donation of board books to our library will assure that every time our littlest scholars visit the library have books they can hold in their little hands, feeling ownership over their own reading and learning.

With libraries already in dire need of funds, PK3 and PK students are usually left with little or no new library choices appropriate for their age, size, and development.

Access to appropriate and thoughtfully chosen reading materials can make or break the foundation of building a life-long reader. Additionally, these books would be cataloged and available for check-out by the teacher and/or parents, meaning the donation would serve our entire school community!

Mrs. Serna Jordan Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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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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

575 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
RA258 - Spanish Board Book Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $64.50 1 $64.50
RA324 - Multicultural Board Book Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.50 1 $59.50
RA709 - Dealing with Feelings Board Book Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $58.50 1 $58.50
RA314 - Best Behavior® Bilingual Board Book Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $47.50 1 $47.50
TS429 - Touch & Feel Discovery Books • Lakeshore Learning Materials $41.50 1 $41.50
RE481 - Me & My Family Board Book Library • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.50 1 $39.50
RE486 - Things That Go Board Book Library • Lakeshore Learning Materials $35.50 1 $35.50
RE485 - Ocean Animals Board Book Library • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.50 1 $34.50

Materials cost

$381.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$416.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.54

Total project goal

$490.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $490.26

7 Donors

-$490.26

Donations toward project cost

-$416.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.54

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