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Ms. Soto-Pendleton no in from Charlotte, NC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Young Readers to Become Life Long Learners

Help me give my students Multicultural and Diverse books to grow their home libraries, knowledge, and positive self-esteem.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Soto-Pendleton no in's classroom raised $593

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 Students

Despite coming from what would be considered high-risk low-income households, they are excited about learning. Our students begin every day reciting our school pledge to be the best student they can be. They practice following school rules, are excited about contributions they make to their learning environment, and have decided to make good choices. Although I am their teacher, I love coming to work every day. The shine in their eyes to learn new things and the pride they display when they've mastered a new skill is priceless. My students remind me every day of my "why" for becoming an educator.

My Project

My students come from a high-risk, low-income area where books at home are not always available to them. They mostly only get an opportunity to read books at school. When they get home it would be life-changing for them to have a book to read so that they can continue to grow their knowledge and become confident readers.

The students we serve often move from home to home without permanent residence and books are not always affordable.

Their families often do not have access to a library, especially during the current state we are living in with so many Covid-19 restrictions. Studies have shown that scholars who have access to books at home and practice reading for 20 minutes or more have a greater chance of becoming college graduates. Studies have also shown that when children are offered books with characters that represent people who look like them in a positive light, they have higher positive self-esteem. Students will have books to read and use at home to complete reading and social studies projects and homework activities that meet grade-level standards. They will practice reading comprehension skills by asking and answering questions related to the book they read. This donation will help students meet the individual reading goals they have set to become stronger readers. In class, we will make connections to world events and the books they read by completing projects about social justice and diversity. With help from generous donors like you, our scholars will have the availability to read diverse books that empower them to become lifelong learners.

Ms. Soto-Pendleton no in University Park Creative Arts Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Charlotte, NC 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Day You Begin • MahoganyBooks $17.10 4 $68.40
I Am Enough • MahoganyBooks $17.10 2 $34.20
Change Sings • MahoganyBooks $17.09 2 $34.18
Ada Twist, Scientist • MahoganyBooks $17.09 2 $34.18
Ambitious Girl • MahoganyBooks $17.09 2 $34.18
Sulwe • MahoganyBooks $16.19 2 $32.38
The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist • MahoganyBooks $16.19 2 $32.38
Hair Love • MahoganyBooks $16.19 2 $32.38
I Am Every Good Thing • MahoganyBooks $16.19 2 $32.38
Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment • MahoganyBooks $16.19 2 $32.38
This is Your Time • MahoganyBooks $14.39 2 $28.78
Max and the Tag-Along Moon • MahoganyBooks $8.09 2 $16.18
One Crazy Summer • MahoganyBooks $7.19 2 $14.38

Materials cost

$426.38

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.99

Sales tax

 $33.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$504.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.95

Total project goal

$592.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $592.98

1 Donor

-$592.98

Donations toward project cost

-$504.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$88.95

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