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Mr. Del Bosque from Austin, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading is What?!...Fundamental!

Help me give my students a wonderful selection of books from different genres so they can explore their love of reading!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Del Bosque's classroom raised $501

This project is fully funded

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

Providing books for my 5th-grade dual language classroom offers transformative benefits for students learning in two languages, significantly enhancing their educational experience and language acquisition.

For dual language learners, having access to books in both their native and target languages is crucial.

It supports the development of literacy skills in both languages by providing a rich and diverse range of texts that cater to their unique linguistic needs. Books in the target language help reinforce vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension skills, while texts in the native language maintain and build on existing literacy skills, ensuring students do not lose proficiency in their first language. This dual exposure also boosts cognitive flexibility, as students navigate and connect concepts across languages, thereby improving their overall language proficiency and academic performance. Furthermore, books that reflect diverse cultures and experiences validate and affirm students' backgrounds, fostering a sense of belonging and motivation. Engaging stories and educational materials can spark interest and enthusiasm for learning, making the process more enjoyable and effective. By incorporating books that address various cultural contexts, students gain a broader perspective, enhancing their global awareness and empathy. Additionally, a well-stocked classroom library provides opportunities for collaborative learning and discussions, which are vital for developing social and communication skills in both languages. In sum, investing in books for a dual-language classroom not only supports linguistic development and academic achievement but also enriches students' cultural understanding, laying a solid foundation for their future educational and personal growth.

Mr. Del Bosque River Oaks 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.

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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

35 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pack Harry Potter - La serie completa / Harry Potter Paperback Boxed Set: Books 1-7 (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $105.53 1 $105.53
5 Book Bundle: Graphic Novels #2 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback book set) - Break, Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, Four Eyes, Invisible, Duel • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $75.00 1 $75.00
Who Is (Who Was) Series (10 Book Set) - George Washington, Frederick Douglas, Neil Armstrong, Ronald Reagan, Thomas Jefferson, Marco Polo, Walt Disney, & More! • Amazon Business $52.91 1 $52.91
The Last Kids On Earth Collection 7 Books Set By Max Brallier (Last Kids On Earth, Zombie Parade, Nightmare King, Cosmic Beyond, Midnight Blade, Skeleton Road & Doomsday Race) • Amazon Business $48.90 1 $48.90
A Series Of Unfortunate Events Collection 13 Books Set Pack • Amazon Business $48.44 1 $48.44
Percy Jackson X 5 Book Set Series Collection 5 Book Set • Amazon Business $31.90 1 $31.90
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Series: More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark; Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 3 (Book sets for Kids: Grade 3 and Up) by Alvin Schwartz (1981) Paperback • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90
The Story of Selena Quintanilla (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00

Materials cost

$389.58

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$425.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.07

Total project goal

$500.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$500.49

2 Donors

-$498.73

Donations toward project cost

-$425.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.31

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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$0.00

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