You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end?
Purchase account credits and choose projects later!

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end? Purchase account credits and choose projects later!

For direct assistance with credits or anything else, please call our donor relationships team: (646) 586-5306 ext. 202

To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. MARCIAS from San Jose, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. MARCIAS is requesting

Empathy, Healing, and Literature, when A Monster Calls

Help me give my students the opportunity to connect deeply with literature through a class set of the novel A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. MARCIAS's classroom raised $423

This project is fully funded

My Project

A class set of A Monster Calls will give every student the chance to engage deeply with a powerful and emotionally resonant novel. The story explores themes of loss, courage, and healing in a way that is accessible and meaningful to middle-grade readers. With individual copies, students can annotate, reflect, and participate fully in discussions without having to share or wait their turn for a book.

This novel will not only strengthen their reading and analytical skills, but also provide a safe space to talk about emotions and real-life challenges.

It’s the kind of book that sparks empathy and lasting impact—and I can't wait to experience that journey with them, together as a class.

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. MARCIAS is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
A Monster Calls: Inspired by an idea from Siobhan Dowd • Amazon Business $8.49 35 $297.15

Materials cost

$297.15

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$27.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$358.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.32

Total project goal

$422.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$422.12

10 Donors

-$389.76

Donations toward project cost

-$337.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.21

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.36

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"CA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":3,"name":"Middle School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/empathy-healing-and-literature-when/9504506/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":30,"isEquityFocusV1":false,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. MARCIAS","isEquityFocus":false,"proposalHash":"1564709551","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"San Jose","teachersOnPage":[12324],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9504506,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":5893,"schoolName":"Carolyn A Clark Elementary School","authorIds":{"12324":{"owner":"Mrs. MARCIAS","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9504506],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp12324_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470452753478","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":19,"teacherChallengeId":199860,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":12324,"schoolCounty":"Santa Clara","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"CA","name":"California"}}