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Ms. Baik from Chatsworth, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books Build Minds

Help me give my students engaging and educational benefits through books. This would support their reading fluency, comprehension, creativity, and wonder.

  • $940 goal

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

This project expired on September 13, 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

My project is designed to spark a love of reading in my fourth grade students by offering a diverse collection of engaging books. From the whimsical adventures of Where's Waldo and the heartfelt humor of Elephant and Piggie to the real world wonders found in books about national parks, each title supports literacy in a unique way. Fantasy series like The Chronicles of Narnia and Harry Potter transport students to magical worlds, encouraging imagination, critical thinking, and deeper comprehension. By providing access to a variety of genres and reading levels, this project aims to foster curiosity, build reading confidence, and make learning both meaningful and fun.

Ms. Baik Germain Academy Academic Achieve 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.

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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

28 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Harry Potter Hardcover Boxed Set: Books 1-7 (Slipcase) • Amazon Business $134.85 1 $134.85
Elephant & Piggie: The Complete Collection (Includes 2 Bookends) (An Elephant and Piggie Book) • Amazon Business $89.00 1 $89.00
Replogle Globes - The Forrester Globe Antique Finish • Teachers' School Supply $62.75 1 $62.75
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Grand Canyon National Park Hiking Gear Play Set - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $50.69 1 $50.69
The Chronicles of Narnia Box Set: Full-Color Collector's Edition • Amazon Business $37.51 1 $37.51
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: The Illustrated Edition (Harry Potter, Book 4) (4) • Amazon Business $27.92 1 $27.92
National Geographic Atlas of the National Parks • Amazon Business $25.24 1 $25.24
The Art of the National Parks (Fifty-Nine Parks): (National Parks Art Books, Books For Nature Lovers, National Parks Posters, The Art of the National Parks) • Amazon Business $24.75 1 $24.75
National Geographic The National Parks: An Illustrated History • Amazon Business $23.09 1 $23.09
Where's Wally? (Waldo) The Super Six! by Martin Handford 6 Classic Books, Poster & Jigsaw Puzzle Collection Box Set • Amazon Business $23.00 1 $23.00
National Geographic Guide to National Parks of the United States 9th Edition • Amazon Business $21.00 1 $21.00
National Parks Puzzle for Adults 1000 Pieces, Travel Poster Landscape Puzzle Including Zion Yellowstone Yosemite, Nature Jigsaw Puzzles Scenery Mountain Scene • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
TDC Games USA-Shaped Puzzle for Adults 1000 Piece, Roadtrip Art Design - 31" Wide Large Challenging & Educational Map Puzzle Game for Family Game Night, House Party & More, Travel-Friendly • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
Harry Potter: A Magical Year -- The Illustrations of Jim Kay • Amazon Business $19.47 1 $19.47
Where's Waldo? The Magnificent Mini Boxed Set: (A Compact, Travel-Sized Box Set of 5 Hidden Object Activity Books, Packed with Search & Find Puzzle Adventures - a Perfect Gift for All Ages) • Amazon Business $19.00 1 $19.00
National Geographic Complete National Parks of the United States, 3rd Edition: 400+ Parks, Monuments, Battlefields, Historic Sites, Scenic Trails, Recreation Areas, and Seashores • Amazon Business $17.10 1 $17.10
The Art of the National Parks: Coloring Book (Fifty-Nine Parks, Coloring Books) • Amazon Business $16.21 1 $16.21
It's a Busload of Pigeon Books!-NEW ISBN • Amazon Business $15.24 1 $15.24
Where's Waldo? Destination: Everywhere!: 12 classic scenes as you've never seen them before! • Amazon Business $14.70 1 $14.70
Where’s Waldo?: The Great Speed Search • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
National Geographic Kids National Parks Guide USA - National Geographic Kids National Parks Guide USA Centennial Edition - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $10.94 1 $10.94

Materials cost

$683.93

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.97

Sales tax

 $62.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$798.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.95

Total project goal

$939.69

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