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Ms. Martinez from Irving, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Provide an Inclusive and Supportive Library

Help me give my students have a classroom a library that offers a diverse and engaging collection of books—including self-help titles—so my students can explore topics that support both their learning and personal growth.

  • $1,078 goal

This project expired on November 29, 2025.

This project expired on November 29, 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

The Empowerment Library: A Sanctuary of Learning and Growth

Imagine walking into a classroom where the library is more than just a place to borrow books—it’s a vibrant sanctuary where students are seen, heard, and inspired.

This space is thoughtfully curated to foster both academic strength and personal transformation.

Curated Collections for the Whole Self

The shelves hold not only popular fiction and nonfiction, but also powerful categories designed to elevate the mind and heart:

• Emotional Wellness: Stories and guides that support resilience, emotional intelligence, and inner peace.

• Skill-Building: Books that teach time management, study skills, creativity, and leadership.

• Global Voices: Diverse authors and perspectives, building empathy and cultural understanding.

• Identity & Purpose: Titles that explore confidence, self-awareness, spiritual growth, and belonging.

Warmth radiates from the cozy corner seating, welcoming every student to settle in. Gentle lighting creates a calm atmosphere, while the walls speak through reflective and uplifting art. Quotes, student-made posters, and visual affirmations remind readers of their worth and potential.

• Reading Journals: Personal reflections and book reviews that deepen engagement.

• Book Talks: Peer-led presentations spark excitement and build confidence.

• Student Picks Shelf: A rotating collection chosen by the readers themselves.

This library becomes more than just an academic tool—it’s a launching pad for discovering identity, building emotional strength, and forming meaningful connections. It invites students to explore who they are, who they could be, and how they relate to the world around them.

It’s not just a classroom library. It’s a living space of growth, of reflection, of voice—a place where minds expand and hearts awaken.

Ms. Martinez Jack E Singley Academy Grades 9-12

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.

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Nearly all 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 200 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
6 Book Set: Lee & Low OLDER TEEN Mental Health Bundle #2 (young adult books, ages 16+) YA Books for Classroom Library - social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $90.00 2 $180.00
7 Book Set: Lee & Low TEEN Mental Health Bundle #1 (ages 13-18) YA Books for Classroom Library - social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $99.00 1 $99.00
El Sol, Spanish, Grades 7-12, Level 3 (Print + Digital) • Scholastic Magazines+ $8.99 10 $89.90
3 Book Set: NEURODIVERGENT VOICES #2: Too Much, Abdul's Story,Supposed to Be Sunny (hardcover picture books; social emotional learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
TIME For Kids - Grade 5-6 DIGITAL ONLY with Teacher's Guide and financial bonus issues • TIME for Kids $5.00 10 $50.00
3 Book Set: LATINO VOICES Bundle: Alma,Growing An Artist,Julián Is a Mermaid (hardcover picture books,underrepresented authors) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
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
A Good Kind of Trouble (paperback) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 2 $26.00
Malala: My Story of Standing Up for Girls' Rights (paperback chapter book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (paperback) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
Good Things - social emotional learning, grief, love & loss (hardcover picture book, ages 4-8) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $22.00 1 $22.00
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $11.00 2 $22.00
The Hate U Give (hardcover, YA ages 14+ mature) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $22.00 1 $22.00
Brown Girl Dreaming (paperback) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $11.00 2 $22.00
It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Adapted for Young Readers) (YA paperback, ages 10+) x MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 2 $20.00
Other Words for Home (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 2 $20.00
A Kids Book About Anxiety - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Clap When You Land (hardcover, YA ages 14+) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
Be Bold! Be Brave! 11 Latinas Who Made U.S. History (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell (paperback, autobiography, YA ages 14+) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Firekeeper's Daughter (hardcover) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
Abuela, Don't Forget Me (YA paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 1 $13.00
The Stars Beneath Our Feet (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00

Materials cost

$863.90

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$915.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$161.62

Total project goal

$1,077.47

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