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Ms. Cathy from Kihei, HI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books That Inspire

Help me give my students books on our environment, the world around them, and more!

  • $574 goal

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

My Project

Our students love discovering new stories and exploring the world through books. We are building a library collection that not only captivates their imaginations but also encourages them to think critically about the environment. From books that delve into ecosystems to those featuring beloved characters and exciting adventures, our goal is to provide diverse reading materials that appeal to every interest and inspire lifelong learning.

With your support, we can fill our library with engaging titles that help students understand their role in caring for our planet while also fueling their love of reading.

By offering a range of high-interest books, we can meet the needs of diverse learners and cultivate a community of curious, thoughtful, and enthusiastic readers. Your contribution will make a lasting difference in our students' lives!

Ms. Cathy Kamali'i Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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 a third 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

350 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
So Much Slime (Too Much Glue) • Amazon Business $17.47 1 $17.47
Bitsy Bat, Team Star (The Bitsy Bat Series) • Amazon Business $16.88 1 $16.88
Disney Lilo & Stitch: The Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Unicorns Are the Worst! (The Worst! Series) • Amazon Business $15.05 1 $15.05
The Dog Show (Disney Stitch) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
5-Minute Stories (Pokémon) (5-Minute Stories Pokemon) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Soy Sauce! • Amazon Business $14.91 1 $14.91
Cat on the Run in Hidden Layers! (Cat on the Run #3) • Amazon Business $7.43 2 $14.86
National Geographic Kids WATER!: Why every drop counts and how you can start making waves to protect it • Amazon Business $14.04 1 $14.04
Science Comics: Deep-Sea Creatures: Adapting to the Abyss • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Mabuhay!: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
Night of the Dream Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #28) • Amazon Business $6.50 2 $13.00
The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth: Understanding Our World and Its Ecosystems • Amazon Business $12.82 1 $12.82
Beyond the Secret Lake: A children's mystery adventure (Secret Lake Mystery Adventures) • Amazon Business $12.17 1 $12.17
The Cartoonists Club: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Speechless: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $11.87 1 $11.87
The Stream Team: Battle Squad (Volume 1) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Ink Girls: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $11.48 1 $11.48
Yetis Are the Worst! (The Worst! Series) • Amazon Business $11.19 1 $11.19
Sweet Valley Twins: The Haunted House: (A Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $11.18 1 $11.18
Lilo & Stitch Vol. 1: 'OHana (LILO & STITCH TP) • Amazon Business $11.18 1 $11.18
The Secret of the Ravens: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $11.06 1 $11.06
Running Hot and Cold! (Minecraft Ironsword Academy #3) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Dragons Are the Worst! (The Worst! Series) • Amazon Business $10.29 1 $10.29
Weird But True! Space • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Return to the Secret Lake: A children's mystery adventure (Secret Lake Mystery Adventures) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Ready. Set. Respawn! (Minecraft Ironsword Academy #1) • Amazon Business $9.52 1 $9.52
Grumpy Monkey Mom for a Day: Includes Fun Stickers • Amazon Business $9.34 1 $9.34
What If There Were No Sea Otters?: A Book About the Ocean Ecosystem (Food Chain Reactions) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Ferris: (A Heartfelt and Humorous Middle-Grade Coming-of-Age Novel About Family, Ghosts, and Growing Up - For Kids Ages 8-12 in Grades 3-7) • Amazon Business $8.36 1 $8.36
What If There Were No Bees?: A Book About the Grassland Ecosystem (Food Chain Reactions) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Who Is Tony Hawk? (Who Was?) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Secret Lake: A children's mystery adventure (Secret Lake Mystery Adventures) • Amazon Business $6.41 1 $6.41
Buzzing Beehive! (Mobs of Minecraft #4) (Pictureback) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
CatRat's Birthday Surprise (Gabby's Dollhouse Storybook) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Who Is Caitlin Clark? (Who HQ Now) • Amazon Business $5.57 1 $5.57
Who Is Shohei Ohtani? (Who HQ Now) • Amazon Business $5.57 1 $5.57
Uproar in Midport Village (A MINECRAFT MOVIE) (Little Golden Book) • Amazon Business $5.00 1 $5.00
Welcome to the Overworld (A MINECRAFT MOVIE) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $4.78 1 $4.78

Materials cost

$428.39

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.99

Sales tax

 $18.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$487.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.06

Total project goal

$573.72

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