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Ms. Sepulveda from New York, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brand New Books for Our Self-Contained Library!

Help me give my students brand new books that will inspire them to delve into new stories!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sepulveda's classroom raised $964

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 Project

Reading is an essential skill that opens doors for all students, but it is especially crucial for students with disabilities, including those in self-contained classrooms. For these students, reading can be a powerful tool for building confidence, improving communication, and expanding their world. However, many of these students face challenges with motivation and engagement, making it even more important to provide them with access to high-quality, exciting reading materials. By providing brand-new, age-appropriate book sets, we can spark their interest, encourage their curiosity, and help them develop the literacy skills they need to succeed both academically and in life.

New books are not just a luxury—they are a powerful way to engage students.

The sight of fresh, colorful books that are not worn or tattered can reignite excitement in reading, encouraging students to explore new stories, characters, and ideas. When books are in poor condition, it can detract from the experience, leaving students feeling disconnected from the material. A set of new books not only provides them with up-to-date, engaging content, but also communicates to them that they are valued and deserving of the best resources to support their learning journey. The relevance of brand-new books also ensures that students are accessing literature that reflects current trends and topics, helping them stay connected to the broader world around them.

Your donation can make a significant impact by giving these students access to books that will inspire them and foster a love for reading. By supporting this project, you are helping to create a classroom environment where every student, regardless of their challenges, has the opportunity to succeed and enjoy the thrill of reading. Your generosity will help ensure that they have the tools they need to unlock their full potential.

Ms. Sepulveda Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School Grades 6-8

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 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
James Patterson Maximum Ride Manga Series 9 Books Collection Set • Amazon Business $117.00 1 $117.00
Free Spirit Publishing Special Education Book Collection, Set of 8, Grades 3 to 6 - Grades 3-7 - Kids • School Specialty $96.82 1 $96.82
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series Box of Books , 21 Books of Boxed Set, Complete 1-21 Books Collection, Paperback, (Include the Deep End , Big Shot Diary) • Amazon Business $76.68 1 $76.68
InvestiGators Series 6 Books Collection Set By John Patrick Green (Off the Hook, Braver and Boulder, Heist and Seek [Hardcover] & More!) • Amazon Business $68.81 1 $68.81
NEW! History Smashers Series Complete 7 Books Collection • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99
The Classic Goosebumps Series 20 Books Collection Set By R. L. Stine • Amazon Business $54.94 1 $54.94
Scholastic Teaching Our Voices: English-Spanish Stories Picture Book, 8 Books/Set (SC-9781546152569) • Quill.com $45.59 1 $45.59
Judy Moody 15 Books Collection Box Set By Megan McDonald(1-15 Books)(Judy Moody, Get Famous!, Saves The World!, Predicts The Future, The Doctor is In!, Declares Independence! & More) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Dork Diaries By Rachel Renee Russell 12 Books Collection Set • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
A library of my weird school 21 books collection box set • Amazon Business $32.87 1 $32.87
Middle School 7 Books Collection Set by James Patterson (Dogs Best Friend, Just My Rotten Luck, Save Rafe, My Brother Is A Big Fat Liar & MORE!) • Amazon Business $31.49 1 $31.49
Eoin Colfer Artemis Fowl Series 8 Books Collection Set Brand New Cover • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Classic Chapter Book Collection (Pokémon) (Pokémon Chapter Books) • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
The Last Kids On Earth 6 Books Collection Set by Max Brallier (Last Kids On Earth, Zombie Parade, Nightmare King, Cosmic Beyond, Midnight Blade & Skeleton Road) • Amazon Business $21.90 1 $21.90
The Runaway Dolls (The Doll People, 3) • Amazon Business $8.31 1 $8.31
The Doll People Set Sail (The Doll People, 4) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Doll People • Amazon Business $7.21 1 $7.21
The Meanest Doll in the World (The Doll People, 2) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$767.54

Vendor shipping charges

$9.68

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$818.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.48

Total project goal

$963.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$963.21

2 Donors

-$595.03

Donations toward project cost

-$517.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.20

match offer

-$354.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$300.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.18

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$0.00

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