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Mrs. Melissa from Garden Grove, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Representation Matters! ¡La Representación Importa!

Help me give my students the resources and supplies needed to feel represented through books and coloring materials.

  • $480 goal

This project expired on September 14, 2025.

This project expired on September 14, 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

This past school year, I felt that my students had materials that supported them with their socio-emotional needs but were limited in their representation.

I’m hoping that in receiving the books and materials listed, students can feel represented, and open to learning more about others and their cultures.

Our school incorporates many cultural events throughout the year, but I’d like to ensure they have that reminder in our Wellness Center. I am also requested to provide socio-emotional lessons to classrooms, so I would like to be able to provide additional resources and activities.

Mrs. Melissa Zeyen 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.

Garden Grove, 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

550 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
4 Book Set: Graphic Novels #1 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback, ages 10+) - American Born Chinese, Mexikid, Frizzy, When Stars Are Scattered • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $62.00 1 $62.00
Scholastic Teaching Our Voices: English-Spanish Stories Picture Book, 8 Books/Set (SC-9781546152569) • Quill.com $45.26 1 $45.26
Crayola Colors of the World Markers - 6 Pack (24ct), Bulk Skin Tone Marker Set for Kids, Art Marker, Classroom Must Have, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $42.33 1 $42.33
Crayola Colors of the World Bulk Colored Pencil Set - 6 Packs (24ct), Skin Tone Kids Colored Pencils for Kids, School Supplies • Amazon Business $27.50 1 $27.50
A Kids Book About Racism (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
The Name Jar (paperback picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $9.00 2 $18.00
J is for Justice: A Social Justice Book for Kids • Amazon Business $17.89 1 $17.89
Where Are You From? (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
A Little Book About Justice (board book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 1 $13.00
A Little Book About Equity (board book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 1 $13.00
A Little Book About Culture (board book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 1 $13.00
Things Kids Should Know About Juneteenth: Educational Children's Book About The History of Juneteenth (Holiday Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Pepe and the Parade: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage • Amazon Business $11.63 1 $11.63
Little Book of Kindness (Piggy, 1) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
You Can Do It!: A Little Book about the Big Power of Perseverance with Elmo (Self-Esteem & Social Emotional Learning Books for Kids) (Sesame Street Scribbles) • Amazon Business $7.10 1 $7.10
Helen's Big World: The Life of Helen Keller (A Big Words Book, 6) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
I am Brave: A Little Book about Martin Luther King, Jr. (Ordinary People Change the World) • Amazon Business $6.79 1 $6.79

Materials cost

$341.46

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$31.24

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$407.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.97

Total project goal

$479.79

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