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Mrs. Paola from Gaston, OR is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Paola's classroom raised $163

Rainbow Reads for Middle School

Help me give my students diverse, inclusive books that reflect the lives of everyone.

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Mrs. Paola Gaston Elementary School
Gaston, OR Grades 9-12

My Project

Our library is a safe haven for everyone. I have students who come to me and quietly, nervously ask if we have any LGBTQ books. Once they see that we have books that reflect their lives, they leave with smiles on their faces and a stack of books in their arms.

These books will help students feel seen and valued in our school.

Many of our middle school students are seeking to check out books such as the ones in this project and having books with characters in a their age range is important in helping them relate to the characters and actions in the books.

As a librarian, I want to make sure that I have just as much selection for students looking for LGBTQ books as I do for those looking for any other type of book. Please help us to fill our shelves with books that meet the needs of ALL students.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

135 students impacted 7 donors
Mrs. Paola Gaston Elementary School 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.

Gaston, OR View local requests

More than a third 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

135 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Buzzing (A Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $19.57 1 $19.57
Just Lizzie • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Just a Pinch of Magic • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
The Sister Split • Amazon Business $14.88 1 $14.88
Jude Saves the World • Amazon Business $14.88 1 $14.88
Second Chance Summer • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Puttermans Are in the House • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89

Materials cost

$106.39

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$137.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.35

Total project goal

$162.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $162.34

5 Donors

-$161.81

Donations toward project cost

-$137.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.82

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.53

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 $0.00

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