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Mrs. Secondi from Charlotte, NC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let’s Get Ready to Rumble (with Books)!

Help me give my students the required titles to read, compete, and grow a lifelong love of reading — one page at a time!

  • $429 goal

This project expired on October 11, 2025.

This project expired on October 11, 2025.

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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

My students and I are so excited to participate in this year’s upcoming Reading Rumble, a fun and challenging competition that inspires students to read, think critically, and work as a team. To compete in the Reading Rumble, our students need access to a specific set of books and without them, they are unable to participate.

These books aren’t just a requirement; they’re a gateway to teamwork, confidence, critical thinking, and a love of reading.

With your support, we can make sure every student has the tools they need to join the competition, feel included, and succeed. Your donation helps level the playing field and opens the door to an unforgettable learning experience.

These books aren’t just for the Rumble; they become lasting tools for learning, confidence-building, and a lifelong love of reading. Help us turn pages into possibilities!

Mrs. Secondi J.H. Gunn 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.

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

60 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Eyes and the Impossible - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $10.94 12 $131.28
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl • Amazon Business $7.99 12 $95.88
Pandava - Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the End of Time-A Pandava Novel Book 1 - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 12 $78.72

Materials cost

$305.88

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$23.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$364.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.29

Total project goal

$428.62

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