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Mrs. Cagney from Sherman Oaks, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Power of BOOKS!

Help me give my students a final library refresh that will help keep our students excited about the possibilities of reading all the way through the end of the school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Cagney's classroom raised $303

This project is fully funded

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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 final stretch of the school year can be tough—but the right books can make all the difference. As a middle school English teacher, I want to keep my students excited about reading all the way through June—and beyond.

Many of my students are just beginning to see themselves as readers.

By adding high-interest, accessible books to our classroom library, I hope to capture their attention, build their confidence, and create positive reading experiences that last well into the summer.

These new titles will help refresh our shelves and give students more choices to match their interests and reading levels. Your support will help us end the year with momentum and maybe even spark a summer reading habit.

Thank you for believing in the power of books!

Mrs. Cagney High Tech LA Middle Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Sherman Oaks, CA View local requests

Half 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hometown Hunters Full Collection • Amazon Business $59.95 1 $59.95
The Academy III: Tournament of Champions (The Academy Series) • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
The Academy II: The Journey Continues (The Academy Series) • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
The Academy (The Academy Series) • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
The Science (Un)Fair (Middle School Mayhem) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Down with the Dance (Middle School Mayhem) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Battle of the Bands (Middle School Mayhem) • Amazon Business $9.66 1 $9.66
Santukkah! (Middle School Mayhem) • Amazon Business $9.00 1 $9.00
Save Me a Seat (Scholastic Gold) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Esperanza Renace (Esperanza Rising, Spanish Version) (Scholastic Gold) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Restart - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
How to Eat Fried Worms (Scholastic Gold) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10

Materials cost

$201.86

Vendor shipping charges

$3.89

Sales tax

$18.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$257.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.40

Total project goal

$302.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$302.65

5 Donors

-$302.65

Donations toward project cost

-$257.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.40

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$0.00

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