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Ms. Karina from Oakland, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading Rainbow

Help me give my students books that appeal to their interests and get them excited about reading!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Karina's classroom raised $390

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

Many of my students are struggling to find books they enjoy or are not yet reading at grade level. I want to change that by creating a diverse, engaging classroom library that meets every student where they are in their reading journey. With your help, I can provide books like Keeper of the Lost Cities, Miles Morales, Loki, and Land of Stories that will captivate their imaginations and encourage them to see reading as fun and exciting.

These books offer a mix of adventure, superheroes, and fantasy—perfect for students at various reading levels.

Whether they’re just starting to read chapter books or are ready for more complex stories, these titles will engage all learners. In addition, I’m requesting a bookshelf to keep the books organized and bookmarks to motivate students to track their progress and celebrate their achievements.

These books will help struggling readers discover stories they connect with, boosting their confidence and fostering a love for reading. For students already confident in their skills, these books will provide new worlds to explore. The bookshelf and bookmarks will create an organized, inviting space that encourages independent reading and learning.

With your support, I can provide books that will inspire creativity, build literacy skills, and give my students the tools they need to succeed.

Thank you for considering this project!

Ms. Karina Elmhurst United Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Oakland, CA View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Furinno Pasir 3-Tier Open Shelf Bookcase, Americano • Amazon Business $33.85 1 $33.85
The Land of Stories Complete Paperback Gift Set • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Keeper of the Lost Cities Collection Books 1-5 (Boxed Set): Keeper of the Lost Cities; Exile; Everblaze; Neverseen; Lodestar • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
The Wrinkle in Time Quintet Boxed Set (A Wrinkle in Time, A Wind in the Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, Many Waters, An Acceptable Time) • Amazon Business $23.52 1 $23.52
Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5 Book Paperback Boxed Set (w/poster) • Amazon Business $17.76 1 $17.76
Summer of the Mariposas • Amazon Business $12.61 1 $12.61
Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold) • Amazon Business $5.34 2 $10.68
Hilda and the Mountain King (Hildafolk) • Amazon Business $10.22 1 $10.22
Freestyle: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Sorceline • Amazon Business $9.64 1 $9.64
Fainne 60 Pieces Dessert Scented Bookmarks Kids Scratch and Sniff Bookmarks Bulk Smelly Classroom Cute Bookmarks for Kids Students Back to School Gift, 12 Styles, 12 Scents • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Invisible: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $9.25 1 $9.25
The Stars Beneath Our Feet • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Loki: Where Mischief Lies (Marvel Rebels & Renegades) • Amazon Business $7.61 1 $7.61
Genesis Begins Again • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
Sunny (Track) • Amazon Business $7.21 1 $7.21
Miles Morales: Spider-Man (A Marvel YA Novel) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Brown Girl Dreaming • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
Where the Red Fern Grows • Amazon Business $6.48 1 $6.48
Stella by Starlight • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Holes (Holes Series) • Amazon Business $5.51 1 $5.51

Materials cost

$272.05

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$24.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$331.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.42

Total project goal

$389.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$389.44

1 Donor

-$367.80

Donations toward project cost

-$331.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.78

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.64

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$0.00

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