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Ms. Casey from Charlotte, NC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Casey's classroom raised $909

Building a Classroom Library

Help me give my students a classroom library of wonderful books that foster diversity, culture, and adventure.

Ms. Casey KIPP Change Academy

Charlotte, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

Third graders are curious, eager learners who love discovering new stories.

By adding engaging books to our classroom library, they'll have more opportunities to build confidence, strengthen their reading skills, and find books that spark their imagination.

A sturdy organizer shelf will keep our library inviting and easy to use, giving students independence as they choose and care for their books. Also, what third grader wouldn’t love to cozy up to a good book in a beanbag chair? Together, these additions will help create a classroom where every child feels excited to read, learn, and grow every day. With these books and an organized library, my students and I can foster a classroom culture of lifelong learners who are always eager to discover something new through reading.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

26 students impacted 1 donor

Project tagged as

Charlotte, NC
Grades 3-5
Literacy
Charter School
Books
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Casey KIPP Change Academy Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, NC 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

26 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Big Joe Milano Beanbag Chair Red Smartmax • Amazon Business $62.99 2 $125.98

4 Book Set: Graphic Novels #6 - Underrepresented Stories in Sports (paperback, ages 8-12) Swim Team, Gamerville, Hoops, Change the Game • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $62.00 1 $62.00

Series Sampler: Dog Man Book Collection - 5 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $48.87 1 $48.87

HOOBRO Literature Organizers, 12 Compartments Office Mailbox with Adjustable Shelves, Wood Countertop Literature Sorter for Office, Home, Classroom, Mailrooms Organization Black BK12WF01 • Amazon Business $45.98 1 $45.98

Something to Say (hardcover, ages 8-12) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $17.00 2 $34.00

School Trip: A Graphic Novel (paperback graphic novel) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $14.00 2 $28.00

New Kid (paperback graphic novel) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 2 $26.00

Class Act (paperback graphic novel) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00

Good Things - social emotional learning, grief, love & loss (hardcover picture book, ages 4-8) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $22.00 1 $22.00

Brown Girl Dreaming (paperback, ages 10+) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $11.00 2 $22.00

The Year We Learned to Fly (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00

The Day You Begin (hardcover picture book, ages 4-8) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00

I Believe I Can (hardcover picture book, ages 4-8) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00

Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment (hardcover picture book, ages 4-8 read aloud) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00

I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything! (hardcover picture book, ages 4-8) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00

Stacey's Extraordinary Words (hardcover picture book from The Stacey Stories) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00

Max and the Tag-Along Moon (paperback picture book, ages 4-8) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $9.00 2 $18.00

Stacey's Remarkable Books (hardcover picture book from The Stacey Stories) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00

Jabari Jumps (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Picture Book Edition (hardcover, ages 4-8) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00

Last Stop on Market Street (hardcover picture book); Award Winning Caldecott Honor Book • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00

Duel (paperback graphic novel) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00

The Stars Beneath Our Feet (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00

You Should See Me in a Crown (paperback) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00

Materials cost			$678.83
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$52.95
3rd party payment processing fee			$10.18
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$771.96
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$136.23
Total project goal			$908.19
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$908.19
1 Donor			-$908.19
Donations toward project cost			-$771.96
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$136.23
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Building a Classroom Library

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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