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Mrs. Gray from San Diego, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlock a World of Imagination: Support Our Classroom Library!

Help me give my students a gateway to endless possibilities that will spark their love for reading. With your support, we can create an engaging classroom library that inspires and fosters a lifelong love of learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gray's classroom raised $580

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

Students thrive when they have access to books that match their reading levels and interests. When students can connect with texts that are both engaging and appropriately challenging, they build confidence, improve comprehension, and develop a genuine love for reading. Providing a diverse selection of books ensures that every student, regardless of their reading level, finds the right fit to spark their curiosity and encourage a lifelong passion for learning.

Donating to our DonorsChoose project means more than just buying books; it means giving our students the tools they need to succeed.

Each contribution will help us:

Expand Horizons: Provide a wide range of genres and authors to reflect diverse perspectives and experiences, ensuring every student finds something they’re passionate about.

Foster Creativity: Equip our students with stories that ignite imagination and creativity, helping them to explore new ideas and express themselves.

Promote Lifelong Learning: Encourage the habit of reading from a young age, which is linked to improved academic performance and critical thinking skills.

Your donation, no matter the size, will make a significant impact. It’s not just about books—it’s about investing in the future of our children and empowering them to reach their full potential.

Join us in creating a dynamic, inspiring space where our students can dream big and achieve even bigger.

Thank you for your generosity and support!

Warm regards,

Kate Gray

Mrs. Gray Hardy 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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More than 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

25 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Geronimo Stilton Collection 20 Books Gift Set Series 1 and Series 2 • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Dav Pilkey the adventures of dog man collection 5 books set (Dog Man,Dog Man A Tale of Two Kitties,Dog Man Unleashed,Dog Man Lord of the Fleas,Dog Man and Cat Kid) • Amazon Business $59.16 1 $59.16
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
I Survived Series Graphic Novels Collection (6 Books) • Amazon Business $45.80 1 $45.80
Raina Telgemeier Collection Box Set (Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, Guts) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Bad Guys 6 Books Set 11-16 • Amazon Business $37.00 1 $37.00
The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1) • Amazon Business $12.10 1 $12.10
Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Endless Waiting (Cookie Chronicles) • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59
Ben Yokoyama and the Cookies of Chaos (Cookie Chronicles) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Perfection (Cookie Chronicles) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns (The Land of Stories, 2) • Amazon Business $8.94 1 $8.94
The Land of Stories: A Grimm Warning (The Land of Stories, 3) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom (Cookie Chronicles) • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom (Cookie Chronicles) • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Perfection (Cookie Chronicles) • Amazon Business $6.70 1 $6.70

Materials cost

$418.36

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$38.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$492.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.99

Total project goal

$579.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$579.91

8 Donors

-$375.74

Donations toward project cost

-$323.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.61

match offer

-$199.75

Match offer toward project cost

-$169.79

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.96

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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