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Ms. Vega from Federal Way, WA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Create Diverse Imagination

Help me give my students the power of imagination and creativity through diverse books.

  • $925 goal

This project expired on September 12, 2025.

This project expired on September 12, 2025.

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

Books are a vital key to education. A wide variety of imaginative and engaging books can spark students' curiosity and inspire them to explore the world around them. Reading not only improves vocabulary but also enhances creativity and critical thinking.

Books don’t just teach facts—they shape the way we think, feel, and connect with others.

A single book can ignite a lifelong love of reading, encouraging students to discover more, question more, and dream more.

By providing a diverse and well-structured selection of books in the classroom, we give students the opportunity to grow intellectually and emotionally. The right books can open minds, fuel imagination, and empower young learners to reach their full potential.

Ms. Vega Twin Lakes 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 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

Never Before Funded 20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elephant and Piggy - Elephant and Piggie Collection - 18 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $133.46 1 $133.46
How to Catch Books for Kids Set • Amazon Business $88.99 1 $88.99
There Was an Old Lady, 11-Book Collection Set • Amazon Business $68.65 1 $68.65
On Strike Box Set, Books 1-8: Pencils on Strike, Swings on Strike, Chairs on Strike, Glues On Strike, Crayons on Strike, Scissors on Strike, Erasers on Strike, Rulers on Strike • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
Kaplan Early Learning Junie B. Jones Chapter Book Set - Collection of 10 Paperback Titles for Kindergarten,1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 3rd Grade, Elementary Classroom Library Children's Books, Ages 5+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales! (Boxed Set): Creepy Carrots!; Creepy Pair of Underwear!; Creepy Crayon! • Amazon Business $33.35 1 $33.35
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 $32.00 1 $32.00
How To Catch A Yeti • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
D is for Drool: My Monster Alphabet (I Need My Monster) • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Pigeon - The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster! - Reinforced Book • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Hey, That's MY Monster! (I Need My Monster) • Amazon Business $11.24 1 $11.24
The Pout-Pout Fish and the Mad, Mad Day (A Pout-Pout Fish Adventure) • Amazon Business $11.22 1 $11.22
The Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale (A Pout-Pout Fish Adventure) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Pout-Pout Fish, Far, Far from Home (A Pout-Pout Fish Adventure) • Amazon Business $9.29 1 $9.29
The Not Very Merry Pout-Pout Fish (A Pout-Pout Fish Adventure) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The Pout-Pout Fish and the Can't-Sleep Blues (A Pout-Pout Fish Adventure) • Amazon Business $8.86 1 $8.86
The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark (A Pout-Pout Fish Adventure) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up the Ocean (A Pout-Pout Fish Adventure, 4) • Amazon Business $7.74 1 $7.74
How I Met My Monster (I Need My Monster) • Amazon Business $7.43 1 $7.43
How to Catch a Class Pet: A Funny School Adventure for Kids • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Pout-Pout Fish: Lucky Leprechaun (A Pout-Pout Fish Paperback Adventure) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
How to Catch a Snowman • Amazon Business $6.87 1 $6.87
How to Catch a Gingerbread Man • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50
Kiss, Kiss, Pout-Pout Fish (A Pout-Pout Fish Mini Adventure, 6) • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50
Pout-Pout Fish: Goes to the Dentist (A Pout-Pout Fish Paperback Adventure) • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50
Smile, Pout-Pout Fish (A Pout-Pout Fish Mini Adventure, 1) • Amazon Business $6.47 1 $6.47
Sweet Dreams, Pout-Pout Fish (A Pout-Pout Fish Mini Adventure, 3) • Amazon Business $6.42 1 $6.42
I Need My Monster • Amazon Business $6.28 1 $6.28
The Pout-Pout Fish and the Bully-Bully Shark (A Pout-Pout Fish Adventure) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Meet the Baby, Pout-Pout Fish (A Pout-Pout Fish Mini Adventure, 12) • Amazon Business $5.57 1 $5.57
Be Thankful, Pout-Pout Fish (A Pout-Pout Fish Mini Adventure, 10) • Amazon Business $5.53 1 $5.53
How to Catch a Reindeer • Amazon Business $5.41 1 $5.41
The Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School (A Pout-Pout Fish Adventure) • Amazon Business $5.33 1 $5.33
There Was an Old Lady - There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell! (A Board Book) - Board Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
Pigeon - The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too! - Board Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
There Was an Old Lady - There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Worm! - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
Pigeon - Pigeon Loves Things That Go!, The - Board Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
The Pout-Pout Fish • Amazon Business $5.00 1 $5.00

Materials cost

$685.49

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $59.98

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$785.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.66

Total project goal

$924.41

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