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Ms. Badena from Indio, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Our Books Stand Proud!

Help me give my students a standing bookshelf and magnetic bookshelves to display our library books!

  • $230 goal

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

This project expired on September 8, 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

Our classroom library needs a little makeover! Right now, books are displayed wherever we can find space, but with your support, we can organize our growing collection in a fun and functional way.

We’re requesting one rotating standing bookshelf and two magnetic wall-mounted bookshelves.

The rotating bookshelf is perfect for small spaces—it spins, allowing students to explore multiple sides of the shelf without crowding. It’s not only practical, but also exciting for young readers to use! The magnetic shelves will help us highlight featured books, seasonal reads, or student picks on the walls, making our library more visually inviting.

These shelves will help students find books they love and keep our classroom library neat, accessible, and full of reading joy.

Ms. Badena Martin Van Buren Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Indio, CA 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

20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Aheaplus Rotating Bookshelf, Small Corner Bookshelf for Small Space, 360 Display 4 Tier Floor Standing Bookcase Storage Rack, Wood Narrow Book Shelf Organizer for Bedroom, Living Room, White • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
2 Pack Magnetic Bookshelf for Whiteboard Classroom, White Magnetic Floating Book Shelves Magnetic Book Display Shelf for Kids Room Teacher Classroom • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99

Materials cost

$148.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$13.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$194.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.38

Total project goal

$229.22

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

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