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Ms. D. from Albuquerque, NM is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing the Land of Enchantment Into the Classroom

Help me give my students books that represent their background, history, and experiences.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. D.'s classroom raised $460

This project is fully funded

My Project

Books about New Mexico and her people offer a gateway to understanding the rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty that defines this enchanting state.

These books serve as windows into the rich cultural heritage of New Mexico.

The books will be used to showcase New Mexico's vibrant mix of Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo influences is in its art, music, cuisine, and traditions. Through these books, students can explore the beauty and history of their state. By engaging with narratives that celebrate this cultural diversity, students will gain a deeper appreciation for the unique identity of the Land of Enchantment.

Additionally, books about New Mexico and her people will provide studenta glimpse into its breathtaking landscapes and natural wonders. From the rugged peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the vast expanses of the Chihuahuan Desert, the state's geography is as diverse as its cultural heritage.

Ms. D. 21st Century Public Academy Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Albuquerque, NM View local requests

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

42 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
New Mexican Lives: Profiles and Historical Stories • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Southwest Sunrise • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
How Hollyhocks Came to New Mexico • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Diary of a Waitress: The Not-So-Glamorous Life of a Harvey Girl • Amazon Business $16.71 1 $16.71
John's Turn • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
E is for Enchantment: A New Mexico Alphabet (Discover America State by State) • Amazon Business $14.19 1 $14.19
The Boy Who Made Dragonfly: A Zuni Myth • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Sproutbrite Classroom Decorations - Reading Banner and Poster for Teachers - Bulletin Board and Wall Decor for Pre School, Elementary and Middle School Themes • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
The Day It Snowed Tortillas / El Dia Que Nevaron Tortillas, Folktales told in Spanish and English • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Big (Caldecott Medal Winner & Coretta Scott King Honor Title) • Amazon Business $13.81 1 $13.81
I am George Washington (Ordinary People Change the World) • Amazon Business $13.20 1 $13.20
This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from around the World (Easy Reader Books, Children Around the World Books, Preschool Prep Books) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code: A Navajo Code Talker's Story • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
One Well: The Story of Water on Earth (CitizenKid) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Paddle-to-the-Sea: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner (Sandpiper Books) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Shaped By Her Hands: Potter Maria Martinez (She Made History) • Amazon Business $10.34 1 $10.34
Hour of the Bees • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Green Glass Sea (The Gordon Family Saga) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln (A Big Words Book, 3) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
I'm in Charge of Celebrations (Aladdin Picture Books) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
A Spoon for Every Bite / Cada Bocado con Nueva Cuchara (English and Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Through Georgia's Eyes • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
Kokopelli's Flute • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Tortilla Sun (A Latino Book of Concepts) • Amazon Business $7.54 1 $7.54
If I Were President • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
Masterminds (Masterminds, 1) • Amazon Business $7.45 1 $7.45
Sing Down the Moon • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Follow the Water from Brook to Ocean (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Carlos and the Squash Plant / Carlos y la planta de calabaza (Multilingual Edition) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
The Night of Las Posadas (Picture Puffin Books) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$350.42

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.49

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$390.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.85

Total project goal

$459.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $459.02

5 Donors

-$456.08

Donations toward project cost

-$390.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.91

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.94

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