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Ms. Giannelli from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Access to Culturally Relevant Books: A Necessity!

Help me give my students access to culturally relevant books that address issues of racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Giannelli's classroom raised $602

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are special because of their PASSION to learn. They work incredibly hard each day and demonstrate dedication to their growth. As their teacher, it is my responsibility to provide students with access to books that interest and represent them. With this project, students will be able to read, wonder, and learn through a variety of picture books.

These books are engaging, culturally relevant, educational, and inspiring.

In addition, the books will further educate students on racism, social justice, equity, inclusion and diversity. The books will provide students access to imaginative and inspiring stories!

Ms. Giannelli Ronald McNair Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

Equity Focus

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Day You Begin • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
H.O.R.S.E. • AKJ Education $14.59 1 $14.59
Little Melba and Her Big Trombone • AKJ Education $14.56 1 $14.56
In The Mirror • Amazon Business $13.72 1 $13.72
The Not-So-Friendly Friend: How To Set Boundaries for Healthy Friendships • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
The Undefeated • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Emmanuel's Dream • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Pink Is for Boys • Amazon Business $13.11 1 $13.11
Girls Like Me • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
I Affirm Me: The ABCs of Inspiration for Black Kids • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You • Amazon Business $12.56 1 $12.56
I Am Every Good Thing: An inspiring and critically acclaimed celebration of black boyhood • Amazon Business $12.53 1 $12.53
Black Boy Joy: 17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood • Amazon Business $12.20 1 $12.20
Acceptance is my Superpower: A children’s Book about Diversity and Equality (My Superpower Books) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Black Boy Joy • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Hair Like Mine (1) (Kids Like Mine) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
Let The Children March • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
Stacey’s Extraordinary Words • Amazon Business $10.70 1 $10.70
Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut (Denene Millner Books) • Amazon Business $10.64 1 $10.64
I Need You to Know: The ABC's of Black Girl Magic • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00
I Need You to Know...: The ABC's of a Young King's Greatness • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00
Black Girl Magic: A Book About Loving Yourself Just the Way You Are. • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
All Because You Matter • Amazon Business $9.71 1 $9.71
Skin Like Mine (2) (Kids Like Mine) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Hair Love • Amazon Business $8.76 1 $8.76
Cool Cuts (Happy Hair) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Hey Black Child • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Let the Circle Be Unbroken • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Black Heroes of the Wild West • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Jabari Jumps • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans • Amazon Business $7.04 1 $7.04
Antiracist Baby Picture Book • Amazon Business $6.84 1 $6.84
The ABCs of Black History • Amazon Business $6.83 1 $6.83
Dancing in the Wings • Amazon Business $6.70 1 $6.70
Our Children Can Soar • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Martin's Big Words The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Uptown • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Too Many Tamales • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Goin' Someplace Special • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
I Love My Hair! • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
The Name Jar • AKJ Education $6.29 1 $6.29
New Shoes • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Whoever You Are • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Whistle for Willie • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
La Mariposa • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Imani's Moon • AKJ Education $5.80 1 $5.80
The Story Of Ruby Bridges: Special Anniversary Edition (Common Core Exemplar) • AKJ Education $4.89 1 $4.89
What Was the March on Washington? • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-Up • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Full, Full, Full of Love • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37

Materials cost

$468.45

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$511.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.26

Total project goal

$601.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $601.74

2 Donors

-$452.19

Donations toward project cost

-$403.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.08

Matching donations from our partners

-$127.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$108.38

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.06

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