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Ms. A. Castro from Pharr, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Diverse English and Spanish Books to Inspire Young Minds

Help me give my students English and Spanish books to strengthen their bilingual abilities and foster a deeper connection with both languages through enjoyable and educational stories.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. A. Castro's classroom raised $222

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

As a teacher passionate about fostering a love for reading in my dual language 2nd graders, I’m reaching out to ask for your support in bringing our classroom library to life. I’ve created this project to enhance our library with a selection of engaging books: Little Critter, Pete the Cat, Amelia Bedelia, Biscuit’s Neighborhood, Spanish for Kids Readers, and First Little Readers (Levels A-F). These beloved titles will not only captivate my students’ imaginations but also support their literacy development in both English and Spanish.

With these books, my goal is to create a diverse and exciting reading environment where each student can find stories that resonate with them.

Reading is a key part of their educational journey, and having access to a wide variety of books will help improve their reading skills, boost their confidence, and inspire a lifelong love of literature.

My students are incredible—full of curiosity, enthusiasm, and a hunger for knowledge. By supporting this project, you’ll be helping to nurture their potential and give them the tools they need to succeed. Thank you for considering a donation to enrich their learning experience!

Ms. A. Castro Kelly - Pharr Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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

24 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Spanish for Kids: First 10 Readers Book Pack with Online Audio (Beginner Learning Library for Ages 3-8) Set 1 by Language Together • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Biscuit's Neighborhood: 5 Fun-Filled Stories in 1 Box! (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $17.90 1 $17.90
First Little Readers: Guided Reading Levels E & F (Parent Pack): 16 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Growing Readers • Amazon Business $14.83 1 $14.83
Amelia Bedelia I Can Read Box Set #2: Books Are a Ball (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $13.75 1 $13.75
First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level A: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers • Amazon Business $13.74 1 $13.74
First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level D: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers • Amazon Business $13.57 1 $13.57
First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level B: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level C: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
200 Pieces Animal Bulk Bookmarks for Kids - Cool Book Markers for Students - Vivid Cute Colorful Book Mark for Book Lovers to Help Read - Inspirational Paper Bookmarks Bulk for Adults Teenage Kids • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Little Critter 12-Book Phonics Fun!: Includes 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
Pete the Cat 12-Book Phonics Fun!: Includes 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $10.22 1 $10.22

Materials cost

$156.17

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$188.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.27

Total project goal

$221.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$221.78

1 Donor

-$110.89

Donations toward project cost

-$94.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.63

match offer

-$110.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$94.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.63

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$0.00

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