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Mrs. Shelly from Hesperia, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Books

Help me give my students a chance to see the world in a different way.

  • $1,319 goal

This project expired on August 8, 2025.

This project expired on August 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 school library plays a vital role in supporting student learning, literacy, and curiosity. Unfortunately, many of our books are worn out, outdated, or no longer relevant to today’s readers.

We are seeking support to update our collection with fresh, diverse, and engaging titles that reflect the interests and backgrounds of our students.

Access to current, high-quality books encourages a love of reading and helps close learning gaps.

Your support can make a meaningful difference in our students’ educational journey. By helping us refresh our library, you’re investing in brighter futures and stronger literacy skills for all learners. Thank you for considering a donation to help us build a better library for our school community.

Mrs. Shelly Cedar Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Hesperia, 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

Never Before Funded 999 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Grades 4-6 Graphic Novels Set - 10 Book Collection - Collection • AKJ Education $91.59 1 $91.59
5 Book Set: Graphic Novels #3 - Underrepresented Authors (ages 12+) White Bird, Ain't Burned All Bright, Run, They Called Us Enemy, Long Way Down • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $90.00 1 $90.00
5 Book Set: Graphic Novels #2 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback, ages 8-12) - Break, Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, Four Eyes, Invisible, Duel • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $80.00 1 $80.00
Who Was? Nonfiction Collection - 15 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $71.43 1 $71.43
Grades 4-6 Who Was? Set - 15 Book Collection - Collection • AKJ Education $63.60 1 $63.60
4 Book Set: Graphic Novels #6 - Underrepresented Stories in Sports (paperback, ages 8-12) Swim Team, Gamerville, Hoops, Change the Game • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $62.00 1 $62.00
Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7) • Amazon Business $52.45 1 $52.45
3 Graphic Novels: HOOKY Volumes 1-3 (paperback book set) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
3 Book Set: Graphic Novels - Jerry Craft Author Study: New Kid, Class Act, School Trip (paperback) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $42.00 1 $42.00
Kaplan Early Learning Who Was/Is Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $36.95 1 $36.95
4 Book Set - Who HQ: Historical Figures: Booker T. Washington, Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman (paperback) x MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $28.00 1 $28.00
4 Book Set - Who HQ: Contemporary Figures: Venus & Serena Williams, Simone Biles, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan (paperback) x MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $28.00 1 $28.00
4 Book Set - Who HQ: Civil Rights Figures: Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks (paperback) x MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $28.00 1 $28.00
4 Book Set - Who HQ: Historical Moments #2: March on Washington, Tulsa Race Massacre, Reconstruction, Montgomery Boycott (paperback) x MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $28.00 1 $28.00
4 Book Set - Who HQ: Historical Moments #1: Underground Railroad, Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Movement, Juneteenth (paperback) x MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $28.00 1 $28.00
The Bad Guys Box Set: Books 1-5 - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $21.86 1 $21.86
The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks - Adapted for Young People (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Human Body Theater: A Non-Fiction Revue • Amazon Business $17.89 1 $17.89
How to Navigate Middle School: Kid Confident Book 4 (Kid Confident: Middle Grade Shelf Help) • Amazon Business $16.54 1 $16.54
How to Handle Stress for Middle School Success: Kid Confident Book 3 (Kid Confident: Middle Grade Shelf Help Series) • Amazon Business $15.80 1 $15.80
How to Manage Your Social Power in Middle School: Kid Confident Book 1 (Kid Confident: Middle Grade Shelf Help Series) • Amazon Business $15.80 1 $15.80
How to Master Your Mood in Middle School: Kid Confident Book 2 (Kid Confident: Middle Grade Shelf Help) • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
Middle School - Save Rafe! - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $10.94 1 $10.94
Middle School - Million Dollar Mess - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $10.94 1 $10.94
Middle School - Middle School: Get Me Out of Here! - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $10.94 1 $10.94
Middle School - Born to Rock - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $10.94 1 $10.94
Middle School - Dog's Best Friend - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $10.94 1 $10.94
Middle School - Master of Disaster - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $10.21 1 $10.21
Surviving Middle School: Navigating the Halls, Riding the Social Roller Coaster, and Unmasking the Real You • Amazon Business $8.51 1 $8.51
The Wild Robot - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56

Materials cost

$985.68

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$90.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,120.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$197.76

Total project goal

$1,318.42

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