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Ms. Ramirez from San Antonio, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Diversifying Through Literature

Help me give my students a diverse collection of books to read for higher order of thinking.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ramirez's classroom raised $582

This project is fully funded

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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 essential for students because they foster a deeper understanding of subjects, encourage critical thinking, and improve literacy skills. They offer students the opportunity to explore new ideas, expand their vocabulary, and develop a love for learning. Books provide a rich source of knowledge and perspectives, allowing students to engage with content at their own pace. Additionally, books promote concentration and focus, which can be more beneficial than digital distractions. By incorporating books into their learning experience, students gain access to a wide range of educational materials that support their academic growth and personal development.

Ms. Ramirez Northern Hills Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

San Antonio, TX View local requests

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

32 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Grades 4-6 Graphic Novels Set - 10 Book Collection - Collection • AKJ Education $91.59 1 $91.59
5 Book Set: Kindness & Social Emotional Learning (ages 4-8 inclusive, teaching compassion books for classroom library) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $82.00 1 $82.00
5 Book Set: Graphic Novels #2 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback, ages 8-12) - Break, Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, Four Eyes, Invisible, Duel • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $80.00 1 $80.00
Random House Magic Tree House Paperback Book Set 1 #1-8 Level M - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $43.16 1 $43.16
Good Things - social emotional learning, grief, love & loss (hardcover picture book, ages 4-8) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $22.00 1 $22.00
Eyes That Speak to the Stars (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
Mae Among the Stars (hardcover STEM picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
The Day the Crayons Quit - Reinforced Book • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Kindness is my Superpower: A children's Book About Empathy, Kindness and Compassion (My Superpower Books) • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
Fill a Bucket Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.95 1 $10.95
Just Now I Feel Angry: A Kids Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Book about Anger and Frustration Feelings Awareness, Self-Management, Mindfulness and ... (Feeling Big Emotions Picture Books) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Enemy Pie : (Reading Rainbow Book, Children’s Book about Kindness, Kids Books about Learning) • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
A4 - The One and Only Ivan - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $8.02 1 $8.02
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books! - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10

Materials cost

$456.67

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.55

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$494.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.19

Total project goal

$581.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $581.26

1 Donor

-$290.63

Donations toward project cost

-$247.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.59

match offer

-$290.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$247.03

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.59

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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