A Library for All: Cultivating Curiosity, Compassion, and Confidence
Help me give my students a diverse and engaging classroom library with books that will help them grow as readers, thinkers, and kind humans.
$1,417 goal
This project expired on November 7, 2025.
This project expired on November 7, 2025.
My Project
As a 3rd grade teacher at a great expectations school, I’m wanting to build a diverse classroom library with chapter books, graphic novels, and culturally responsive titles to inspire all students.
These books will support various reading levels and interests, from funny series to stories that foster empathy and important conversations.
These books will also introduce different cultures and perspectives, promote social-emotional learning, and align with academic goals of our school district. Your support will create a joyful, inclusive space where every student can grow as a reader and leader. Thank you for helping me make this possible!
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
23 students impacted
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A to Z Mysteries Boxed Set: Every Mystery from A to Z!
• Amazon Business
$75.81
1
$75.81
8 Book Set: Little SPOT of Emotion - Anger, Anxiety, Peaceful, Happiness, Sadness, Confidence, Love; calming corner, social emotional learning
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$62.00
1
$62.00
Judy Moody 15 Books Collection Box Set By Megan McDonald(1-15 Books)(Judy Moody, Get Famous!, Saves The World!, Predicts The Future, The Doctor is In!, Declares Independence! & More)
• Amazon Business
$44.99
1
$44.99
Lunch Lady Series Set II (Book 6 - 10)
• Amazon Business
$42.56
1
$42.56
The Ultimate Stink-tastic Collection 10 Books Box Set by Megan McDonald
• Amazon Business
$37.80
1
$37.80
The Captain Underpants Colossal Color Collection (Captain Underpants #1-5 Boxed Set)
• Amazon Business
$35.99
1
$35.99
The Invisible String - social emotional learning picture book (paperback, ages 4-8; calming corner resources)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$12.00
2
$24.00
Zoey and Sassafras Books 1-6 Pack (Zoey and Sassafras, 7)
• Amazon Business
$23.99
1
$23.99
The Magical Yet (hardcover picture book)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$20.00
1
$20.00
How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? (Mr. Tiffin's Classroom Series)
• Amazon Business
$16.15
1
$16.15
Creepy Carrots! (Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales!)
• Amazon Business
$15.01
1
$15.01
The Most Magnificent Thing - Hardcover Book
• AKJ Education
$14.59
1
$14.59
Once Upon a Forest
• Amazon Business
$13.91
1
$13.91
Bank Street College of Education Flora Stieglitz Straus Award (Awards) - Balloons Over Broadway - Reinforced Book
• AKJ Education
$13.86
1
$13.86
Amazing Scientists - The Girl Who Thought in Pictures - Hardcover Book
• AKJ Education
$13.13
1
$13.13
Teach Your Dragon Gratitude: A Story About Being Grateful (My Dragon Books)
• Amazon Business
$12.95
1
$12.95
Ivy and Bean's Treasure Box: (Beginning Chapter Books, Funny Books for Kids, Kids Book Series) (Ivy + Bean)
• Amazon Business
$12.51
1
$12.51
Love, Z
• Amazon Business
$12.46
1
$12.46
Narwhal and Jelly Box Set (Paperback Books 1, 2, 3, AND Poster) (A Narwhal and Jelly Book)
• Amazon Business
$12.27
1
$12.27
Never EVER Tickle a Turkey: A Funny Rhyming, Read Aloud Picture Book
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
The OK Book
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
The Illustrated Robert Frost: 15 Winter Poems for Children - Robert Frost for Kids, Poetry Books for Kids, Poetry Picture Books, Robert Frost Kids ... Frost, Poetry for Young People Robert Frost
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Witches of Brooklyn: S'More Magic: (A Graphic Novel)
• Amazon Business
$11.51
1
$11.51
Red and Lulu
• Amazon Business
$11.50
1
$11.50
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
• Amazon Business
$11.23
1
$11.23
If You Laugh, I'm Starting This Book Over
• Amazon Business
$11.02
1
$11.02
When Ramadan is Here: A Children’s Book Introducing Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr (Ramadan Books for Kids)
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Otto The Ornament: A Christmas Book for Kids
• Amazon Business
$10.97
1
$10.97
Creepy Crayon! (Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales!)
• Amazon Business
$10.86
1
$10.86
The Invisible Boy
• Amazon Business
$10.83
1
$10.83
Creepy Pair of Underwear! (Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales!)
• Amazon Business
$10.74
1
$10.74
Thank You, Mr. Falker
• Amazon Business
$10.45
1
$10.45
Our Class is a Family (The Classroom Community Collection)
• Amazon Business
$10.39
1
$10.39
Giraffes Can't Dance
• Amazon Business
$9.89
1
$9.89
Ish (Creatrilogy)
• Amazon Business
$9.79
1
$9.79
Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World
• Amazon Business
$9.59
1
$9.59
The Word Collector
• Amazon Business
$9.49
1
$9.49
Berrybrook Middle School - Awkward - Paperback Book
• AKJ Education
$9.49
1
$9.49
The Polar Express: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids
• Amazon Business
$9.48
1
$9.48
Dragon Prince - The Dragon Prince 1 - Paperback Book
• AKJ Education
$9.48
1
$9.48
I am Rosa Parks (Ordinary People Change the World)
• Amazon Business
$9.39
1
$9.39
What Do You Do With a Problem? — New York Times best seller
• Amazon Business
$9.25
1
$9.25
Duck & Goose: Goose Needs a Hug Board Book
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$8.99
1
$8.99
Win or Lose (Team Jake Maddox) (Team Jake Maddox Sports Stories)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
A World of Cookies for Santa: Follow Santa's Tasty Trip Around the World: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids
• Amazon Business
$8.52
1
$8.52
Point Guard Prank (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) (Jake Maddox Sports Story)
• Amazon Business
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