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Ms. SANTIAGO from Brooklyn, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Yo Leo to Understand El Mundo

Help me give my students in a dual-language setting the tools they need to strengthen their literacy skills while building confidence and taking pride in their heritage.

  • $681 goal

This project expired on August 2, 2025.

This project expired on August 2, 2025.

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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

Support bilingual learning by providing Spanish books for our students! In today’s diverse world, bilingualism is often underestimated—but it is a powerful asset. I want to ensure my students have access to books in Spanish, allowing them to embrace and celebrate their native language while strengthening their literacy skills.

By providing these resources, we can create a more inclusive classroom where cultural diversity is valued and students feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

Access to quality books in both languages also supports academic growth.

Your support will help us build a richer learning environment where students can take pride in their heritage and develop the skills they need to succeed. Join me in making a difference—every contribution brings us one step closer to fostering a love for language and culture in our future leaders!

Ms. SANTIAGO Evergreen Middle School - Urban Exploration 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.

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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

93 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
La última cuentista: (The Last Cuentista Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $8.49 33 $280.17
Areli Es Una Dreamer (Areli Is a Dreamer Spanish Edition): Una Historia Real por Areli Morales, Beneficiaria de DACA • Amazon Business $14.04 10 $140.40
Bajo la misma estrella / The Fault in Our Stars (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $11.96 10 $119.60

Materials cost

$540.17

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$578.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.05

Total project goal

$680.32

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