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Mrs. Hurst from Gervais, OR is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Diverse Library for Inspiring Young Readers

Help me give my students a diverse selection of engaging books, from captivating novels to informative non-fiction, ensuring they have exciting options to foster a love for reading in their new classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hurst's classroom raised $579

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

In my new classroom, I’m eager to foster a love for reading among my students by building a diverse and engaging library. I’m requesting a range of books, including captivating novels, inspiring biographies, and informative non-fiction texts. These books will not only ignite curiosity and imagination but also cater to varied interests and reading levels, ensuring that each student finds something that resonates with them.

The specific items in this project are carefully selected to support and enhance my students’ learning experiences.

By providing a variety of genres and topics, these books will encourage independent reading, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of different perspectives. I aim to create a classroom environment where students are excited to explore new worlds and ideas through literature.

My students are a unique and vibrant group with diverse backgrounds and interests. They are enthusiastic learners who thrive when given the opportunity to explore their passions and challenge themselves. This collection will empower them to do just that, fostering both academic growth and a lifelong love of reading. Your support in this project will make a significant difference in their educational journey, helping to lay the foundation for a bright and successful future.

Mrs. Hurst Gervais 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 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
5 Book Bundle: Graphic Novels #2 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback book set) - Break, Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, Four Eyes, Invisible, Duel • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $75.00 1 $75.00
Kaplan Early Learning Eric Carle Paperback Books - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $62.96 1 $62.96
8 Book Set: A Little SPOT Takes Action! Box Set (8 Books: Kindness, Responsibility, Patience, Respect, Honesty, Organization, Diversity, & Safety) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $60.00 1 $60.00
Random House Magic Tree House Paperback Book Set 2 #9-16 Level M - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $43.16 1 $43.16
NEW COLLECTION - I Survived Series Book Set I (#1 - #10) • Amazon Business $41.50 1 $41.50
Bad Guys 6 Books Set 11-16 • Amazon Business $37.00 1 $37.00
Kaplan Early Learning National Geographic Nonfiction Books - Level 2 - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $36.86 1 $36.86
National Geographic Kids Readers 6 Book Set (National Geographic Kids Readers, Levels : 1 & 2) by Anne Schreiber (2012-08-01) • Amazon Business $35.32 1 $35.32
National Geographic Kids Ocean Life Six Book Set : Weird Sea Creatures, Dolphins,Coral Reefs, At the Beach, Sea Turtles, Great Migrations: Whales • Amazon Business $33.01 1 $33.01
Pigeon Series 7 Book Set : Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus / Stay up Late. Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog ....and 4 More Titles • Amazon Business $30.40 1 $30.40

Materials cost

$455.21

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$492.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.83

Total project goal

$578.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$578.87

3 Donors

-$401.41

Donations toward project cost

-$342.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.71

match offer

-$175.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$149.34

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.35

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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$0.00

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