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Ms. Mariela from Denver, CO is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Embracing Spanish Literature

Help me give my students Spanish books to create a library where students can keep learning and exploring their native language.

  • $1,344 goal

This project expired on August 27, 2025.

This project expired on August 27, 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

Education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty, yet for many students from low-income families, access to educational resources remains a distant dream. Books—the simplest and most powerful tools for learning—are often scarce in underprivileged communities. As someone deeply invested in the future of our youth, I am reaching out to ask for your support in creating a library that will serve as a beacon of hope, knowledge, and opportunity for low-income students in our community.

The idea is simple but powerful: a classroom library that is free and accessible to all students, stocked with a wide range of books—academic, fictional, non-fictional, and inspirational.

This library will not only provide students with the resources they need to succeed in school but also cultivate a lifelong love for reading and learning.

Many of these students come from homes where purchasing books is a luxury. Without access to reading materials, their academic performance often suffers, and their dreams are stifled before they even begin to grow. A library can change that. It can level the playing field, inspire curiosity, and provide a safe, quiet space for study and self-discovery.

But to turn this vision into reality, we need help. We are seeking donations of books, educational materials, furniture and financial contributions to support and staffing of the library. No contribution is too small—every book, every dollar, every effort brings us closer to our goal.

We believe that when we invest in children’s education, we invest in a stronger, brighter future for everyone. By supporting this initiative, you are not just donating to a cause—you are helping to write a new chapter in the lives of children who need it most.

Together, we can build a space where dreams begin—one book at a time.

Ms. Mariela Compass Academy Grades 6-8

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 half 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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Seating Circles Rug - 6' X 9' Rectangle (Seats 30) • Teachers' School Supply $263.46 1 $263.46
800 Spanish Conjugation Flash Cards - 200 Verbs with Full Examples in Both Spanish and English and 9 Different Tenses • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Spanish & English Talking Flash Cards for Kids - Bilingual Spanish FlashCards for Toddler - Audible Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $12.97 5 $64.85
Outus 16 Pcs Plastic Cubby Bins Bulk for Classroom Organization Small Stackable Book Bins Toy Storage Tubs Organizer Container Box with 120 Self Adhesive Label for Library School Office Home, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $55.99 1 $55.99
Learning Resources - Juego De Palabras A Spanish Reading Rod Word Game • Teachers' School Supply $41.99 1 $41.99
Yo no soy tu perfecta hija mexicana / I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $8.36 5 $41.80
CINPIUK Pink Rolling Office Paper Organizer, Mobile Book Cart Document Folder File Storage with Pen Holder, Slim Rolling Storage Cart Movable Bookshelf for Office, Dorm, Classroom, Nursery • Amazon Business $39.89 1 $39.89
Scribbledo 24 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9" x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards 24 Mini Erasers Incl • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Esperanza renace Spanish Edition (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 3 $30.00
Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
Tudomro 3 Set 21 Spanish Language Speaking Countries Flags Banner String Latin America Latino International Flags for National Hispanic Events Sports Bars Classroom Decorations Supplies • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Una arruga en el tiempo (El Quinteto Del Tiempo/ Time Quintet, 1) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $17.62 1 $17.62
30 Multicolored Dry Erase Pockets, Oversize 10 x 13 Pockets, Perfect for Classroom Organization, Reusable Dry Erase Pockets, Teaching Supplies, 30 Pack • Amazon Business $16.82 1 $16.82
Dicunoy 10PCS Acrylic Book Stands, Clear Display Easel, Art Display Holder for Picture Album, Brochure, Paperbacks on Tabletop, Shelves, Classroom, Library, Store • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Do I Belong Here? / Es Este Mi Lugar? (English and Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $15.03 1 $15.03
Edupress - Spanish In A Flash Set 1 • Teachers' School Supply $14.99 1 $14.99
LARKINROAD 4 Spanish Classroom Decorations Poster Set (11 x 14in Unframed) Spanish Learning For Kids Wall Art Spanish Mental Health Posters Motivational Wall Decor Spanish Calm Corner • Amazon Business $14.00 1 $14.00
VICNOVA Magnetic Pencil Holder, Metal Magnetic Pen Holder Strong Magnets Magnetic Storage Basket Organizer for Whiteboard Refrigerator Locker Accessories Teacher Must Haves Classroom Organization • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
Iveliz lo explica todo / Iveliz Explains It All (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Prohibido nacer: Memorias de racismo, rabia y risa. / Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood: Memorias de racismo, rabia y risa. (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.47 1 $12.47
El ascenso del rey enano / Rise of the Halfling King (Leyendas de la serpiente emplumada / Tales of the Feathered Serpent) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.27 1 $12.27
Easy Spanish Reader, Premium Fourth Edition (Easy Reader) • Amazon Business $11.88 1 $11.88
Llorando en el baño: Memorias / Crying in the Bathroom: A Memoir (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Me dicen Güero: Poemas de un chavo de la frontera / They Call Me Güero: A Border Kid's Poems (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Gabi, fragmentos de una adolescente / Gabi, a Girl in Pieces (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $9.67 1 $9.67
La chica nueva (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $9.50 1 $9.50
QUIJOTE Y YO: Y La Bruja de Euskadi (Novice Mid "Brujas" Trilogy) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
QUIJOTE Y YO: Y el Secreto en Zugarramurdi (Novice Mid "Brujas" Trilogy) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
QUIJOTE Y YO: Y la Leyenda del Akelarre (Novice Mid "Brujas" Trilogy) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
¡Si, Se Puede! / Yes, We Can!: Janitor Strike in L.A. (English and Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $8.82 1 $8.82
La ciudad de la Gran Diosa (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $8.75 1 $8.75
Clasificado (Classified): La carrera secreta de Mary Golda Ross, ingeniera aeroespacial cheroqui (The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
Soñadores: Spanish Easy Reader (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $8.50 1 $8.50
Carson Dellosa - Flash Cards Everyday Words In Spanish Photographic • Teachers' School Supply $7.99 1 $7.99
Hispanic Heritage Month Decorations Hispanic Heritage Month Banner Latin American Backdrop Spanish Classroom Decorations National Hispanic Heritage Month Decorations and Supplies for Classroom Home • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
QUIJOTE Y YO: Queremos Muchas Cosas (Novice Low "Aventuras" Septology) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $7.87 1 $7.87
QUIJOTE Y YO: Tenemos Muchos Problemas (Novice Low "Aventuras" Septology) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $7.87 1 $7.87
QUIJOTE Y YO: A Nosotras No Nos Gusta Nada (Novice Low "Aventuras" Septology) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $7.87 1 $7.87
QUIJOTE Y YO: Vamos a Broadway (Novice Low "Aventuras" Septology) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
QUIJOTE Y YO: Hay Todo Menos Eso (Novice Low "Aventuras" Septology) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
QUIJOTE Y YO: Estamos Tristes (Novice Low "Aventuras" Septology) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
QUIJOTE Y YO: Somos Amigas (Novice Low "Aventuras" Septology) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Spanish Classroom Decorations Spanish Growth Mindset Bulletin Board Poster Banner Set Classroom Party Supplies for Kindergarten Pre-School Primary High School • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
DIYSELF 8Pack Magnet Clips, Strong Fridge Magnets Clips, Heavy Duty Refrigerator Magnets, Clip Magnets for Whiteboard, Office, Photo, Classroom Organization Supplies, Magnetic Clips (8 Blue) • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Escuela de Espanto #2: ¡El casillero se comió a Lucía! (The Locker Ate Lucy!): Un libro de la serie Branches (2) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Escuela de Espanto #3: ¡El recreo es una jungla! (Recess Is A Jungle) (3) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $5.57 1 $5.57
Carson Dellosa Skill Builders Grades 6-8 Level 2 Spanish Workbook, Vocabulary, Parts of Speech, Questions, and More, Middle School Classroom or Homeschool Curriculum • Amazon Business $4.77 1 $4.77

Materials cost

$1,059.63

Vendor shipping charges

 $36.13

Sales tax

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3rd party payment processing fee

$15.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,141.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$201.47

Total project goal

$1,343.12

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