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Ms. Best from Seabrook, MD is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books & Beyond

Help me give my students new books in their classroom library to a variety of genres and cultures.

  • $222 goal

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

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 Project

A classroom library gives students immediate access to a variety of books, encouraging daily reading habits and fostering a love for learning. It supports independent reading, helps improve literacy skills, and allows students to explore different genres and topics at their own pace.

A well stocked library promotes curiosity, boosts vocabulary, and supports diverse learning styles and interests.

It also provides a safe space for students to discover themselves in stories and build empathy through different perspectives. Overall, it empowers young readers and enhances the entire educational experience. These new books and storage will enhance the learning in our classroom!

Ms. Best Gaywood Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Seabrook, MD 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

HBCU Alum 23 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VASAGLE Bookshelf, 31.5 Inches Wide, 3-Tier Open Bookcase with Adjustable Storage Shelves, Floor Standing Unit, Cloud White ULBC173T14 • Amazon Business $52.42 1 $52.42
BCCB Blue Ribbon Picture Book Awards (Awards) - Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
The Cool Bean (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $12.60 1 $12.60
Creepy Pair of Underwear! (Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales!) • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
The Day the Crayons Quit • Amazon Business $9.26 1 $9.26
trophable 4 Pack Acrylic Book Stand Thickened Clear Book Display Easel Holder for Displaying Tablets Newspaper Magazines Notebooks Textbooks CDs (Clear-Small) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
How to Catch a Leprechaun: A Saint Patrick's Day Book for Kids • Amazon Business $7.36 1 $7.36
The Grouchy Ladybug • Amazon Business $6.30 1 $6.30
Room on the Broom • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
David Books [Shannon] - David Goes to School - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books! - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
Where the Wild Things Are • Amazon Business $4.95 1 $4.95
Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$147.04

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $8.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$188.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.19

Total project goal

$221.26

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