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Mrs. Zamora from Modesto, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books, Books, Books!

Help me give my students a rich learning environment and access to a diverse selection of books is an essential part of that goal.

  • $902 goal

This project expired on August 2, 2025.

This project expired on August 2, 2025.

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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

As an educator, I strive to provide my students with a rich learning environment, and access to a diverse selection of books is an essential part of that goal.

Reading is a fundamental skill that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning.

Many of my students do not have access to a variety of books at home, making our classroom library a crucial resource in developing their literacy and comprehension skills. Having engaging and age-appropriate books readily available encourages independent reading, supports curriculum goals, and helps instill confidence in young readers.

Your generous contribution would provide my students with the opportunity to explore new worlds, learn about different cultures, and improve their reading abilities. We welcome books that align with a range of reading levels and interests to ensure that every student finds something that excites and challenges them.

Your generosity will have a lasting impact on my students’ education and growth, and I sincerely appreciate your consideration.

Mrs. Zamora Hart - Ransom Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
3 Product Bundle #3 - A Little SPOT of: SEL Book Sets + Cards (Books 33-40, Books 49-56, JUMBO Flash Cards) social emotional learning; calming corner • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $140.00 1 $140.00
5 Book Set: Kindness & Social Emotional Learning (ages 4-8 inclusive, teaching compassion books for classroom library) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $82.00 1 $82.00
Who Was? Nonfiction Collection - 15 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $71.43 1 $71.43
4 Book Set: Graphic Novels #1 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback, ages 10+) - American Born Chinese, Mexikid, Frizzy, When Stars Are Scattered • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $60.00 1 $60.00
3 Book Set: NATIVE AMERICAN VOICES Bundle: We Are Water Protectors, Berry Song, We Are Grateful (hardcover picture books, indigenous traditions) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
3 Book Set: GIRLS in STEM Bundle: Counting on Katherine, Shark Lady, Ada Twist, Scientist (hardcover picture books, science math) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
Who Would Win? Collection - 11 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $39.34 1 $39.34
3 Book Set: The Crossover Series (ages 8-12, boxed): The Crossover, Booked, Rebound (paperback) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $32.00 1 $32.00
The Magical Yet (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Ohana Means Family (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
Mae Among the Stars (hardcover STEM picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
Eyes That Speak to the Stars (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
The Day You Begin (hardcover picture book) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Where Are You From? (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
We Are Water Protectors - Caldecott Medal Winner (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00

Materials cost

$665.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $60.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$766.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$135.30

Total project goal

$901.98

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