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Ms. Aly from Union City, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Classroom Library That Inspires Diversity Through Literature!

Help me give my students a comfortable space that invites us to read aloud and discuss books that celebrate diversity, offer new perspectives and recognize our uniqueness.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Aly's classroom raised $1,131

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are resilient, funny, hard working 3rd graders who are adjusting to our new world in a BEAUTIFUL way. We thankfully have returned to the classroom after 17 long months. They are so AMAZING and love reading and learning.

As we start a new chapter my students need a classroom library that is comfortable, warm, and filled with diverse books that will inspire them to spread kindness!

My Project

All students want to feel comfortable and accepted in their class and schools. These books will be displayed in our classroom library and allow students to widen their perspective on diversity, kindness, and the importance of community. They will also be used as a central part of the lessons I teach in the classroom that will facilitate discussions about community!

Students need to be exposed to books that will allow them to see themselves and know that are important.

Being able to have access to these books will impact how students see themselves and others. Knowledge is truly powerful!

Ms. Aly Pioneer Elementary School Grades 3-5 Union City, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Urban Shop Canvas Sofabed, Mint • Amazon Business $99.98 2 $199.96
Costa Farms White Bird of Paradise Strelitzia nicolai, Indoor Plant in Décor Planter, 24-Inches Tall, Fresh from Our Farm • Amazon Business $48.22 2 $96.44
PP476 - Magnetic Display Shelves • Lakeshore Learning Materials $31.99 3 $95.97
ROTOT Decorative Pouf Cover, Ottoman, Bean Bag Chair, Foot Stool, Foot Rest, Storage Solution or Wedding Gifts (Unstuffed) (Tan) • Amazon Business $35.99 2 $71.98
Audio-Technica - Dynamic Microphone • Best Buy Education $23.79 2 $47.58
Burpee 'Black Coral' Snake Sansevieria trificiata | Indirect Medium Light | Live Easy Care Indoor House Plant • Amazon Business $18.33 2 $36.66
OTM Essentials Pro Wireless Mono Noise Canceling Headset, Over-the-Head, Black (OB-A6A) • Quill.com $34.99 1 $34.99
How Full Is Your Bucket? For Kids • AKJ Education $16.16 1 $16.16
What Do You Do With an Idea? • AKJ Education $15.26 1 $15.26
The Lion & the Mouse • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
I Am Enough • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
The Book of Mistakes • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
LL336 - Magnetic Board Supply Caddy • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.59 1 $13.59
Ish • AKJ Education $13.50 1 $13.50
I Walk with Vanessa: A Story About a Simple Act of Kindness • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Stick and Stone • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Just Ask! • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
The Proudest Blue • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Let the Children March • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Hidden Figures • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Maybe Something Beautiful • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
First Space Encyclopedia • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
GUYKU • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
The Empty Pot • AKJ Education $8.02 1 $8.02
The Breadwinner • AKJ Education $8.02 1 $8.02
Ed Emberley's Picture Pie • AKJ Education $8.02 1 $8.02
First Day Jitters • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
The Name Jar • AKJ Education $5.59 1 $5.59

Materials cost

$835.86

Vendor shipping charges

$6.00

Sales tax

$76.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$960.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$169.57

Total project goal

$1,130.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,130.45

1 Donor

-$1,130.45

Donations toward project cost

-$960.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$169.57

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$0.00

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