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Ms. Johnson from Kansas City, MO is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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African American Books/Reading Buddies

Help me give my students books to enjoy reading and awareness about themselves.

  • $962 goal

This project expired on April 1, 2024.

This project expired on April 1, 2024.

My Project

I would like my students to have books that represent them and their culture. I have books for African-American girls and African American girls. I want them to be proud of their heritage. They will also get stuffed animals to read book to. They will be so excited to have these books this school year! I want them to love reading and to have a print rich environment. I work at a Title I school and all the students qualify for free lunches. This is a smart and bright young group of students! Thanks, for your support!

Ms. Johnson Lee A Tolbert Community Academy Grades PreK-2

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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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

21 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Brown Boy Joy • Amazon Business $14.95 12 $179.40
6 Pieces Safari Stuffed Animals Plush Jungle Animal Toys Set for Boys Girls, Lion Elephant Zebra Giraffe Tiger Monkey for Animal Themed Parties Student Award Christmas (Cute Style) • Amazon Business $22.39 8 $179.12
The Queen of Kindergarten • Amazon Business $11.99 14 $167.86
The King of Kindergarten • Amazon Business $11.99 10 $119.90
ABC for Me: ABC What Can She Be?: Girls can be anything they want to be, from A to Z (Volume 5) (ABC for Me, 5) • Amazon Business $7.64 14 $106.96
Aitbay 30 Pack Mini Plush Animals Toys Set, Cute Small Stuffed Animal Keychain Set for Party Favors, Goodie Bag Fillers, Carnival Prizes, Classroom Rewards, Kids Valentine Gift Easter Egg Filter • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99

Materials cost

$775.23

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$816.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.15

Total project goal

$961.01

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