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Ms. Guzman from Los Angeles, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Readers, One Book at a Time

Help me give my students a classroom library to give my students daily access to stories that spark their imagination, reflect their lives, and introduce them to new ideas and worlds.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Guzman's classroom raised $882

This project is fully funded

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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 students are growing readers who thrive on stories, imagination, and discovery. A classroom library will nurture their love of reading by giving them daily access to books that inspire, challenge, and reflect who they are. In a space filled with engaging stories and diverse voices, my students will not only build essential literacy skills but they’ll develop a deep, lasting passion for books.

A classroom library is more than just a collection of books; it's a launchpad for curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning.

Every child deserves the joy of getting lost in a good book and with your help, that joy can begin right here in our classroom.

Ms. Guzman Hooper Primary Center 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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Nearly all 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

18 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Classic Board Books Class Set - Set of 27 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $194.36 1 $194.36
Lakeshore Dealing with Feelings Board Book Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $64.50 1 $64.50
Kaplan Early Learning Knuffle Bunny Soft Plush Toy with Hardcover Book • Kaplan Early Learning Company $43.16 1 $43.16
Bob Books - Set 1: Beginning Readers Box Set | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten (Stage 1: Starting to Read) • Amazon Business $11.29 2 $22.58
Pete the Cat®: Rocking in My School Shoes Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Harold and the Purple Crayon Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
The Three Little Pigs Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
The Three Billy Goats Gruff Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
How Do Dinosaurs Go to School? Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry… Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
The Kissing Hand Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
It’s Okay to Make Mistakes Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
Mrs. Wishy-Washy’s Farm Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
The Dot Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Chrysanthemum - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $14.59 1 $14.59
The Carrot Seed: 75th Anniversary - Reinforced Book • AKJ Education $14.59 1 $14.59
Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $9.48 1 $9.48
Pete the Cat - Pete the Cat: Valentine's Day Is Cool - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $9.48 1 $9.48
Pete the Cat - Pete The Cat: Big Easter Adventure - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $9.48 1 $9.48
Pete the Cat - Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $9.48 1 $9.48
Pete the Cat - Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $8.02 1 $8.02
My Many Colored Days - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Pigeon - The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too! - Board Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
Grumpy Monkey Board Book • Amazon Business $3.89 1 $3.89

Materials cost

$637.42

Vendor shipping charges

 $14.37

Sales tax

 $58.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$749.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$132.29

Total project goal

$881.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $881.96

1 Donor

-$881.96

Donations toward project cost

-$749.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$132.29

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