Help me give my students a classroom library filled with books that reflect the beautiful diversity of the world around us and a warm and inviting reading space!
My students come from diverse backgrounds and bring with them a wide range of experiences, cultures, and perspectives. In our classroom, I strive to create a safe, welcoming environment where every child feels seen, heard, and valued.
To support this vision, I’m working to build a classroom library filled with books that reflect the beautiful diversity of the world around us—stories that celebrate different cultures, abilities, identities, and voices.
These books will help my students develop empathy, self-awareness, and a deeper understanding of one another.
But books alone aren’t enough. I also want to create a warm and inviting reading space—a soft rug for gathering during read-alouds, and personal seat spots that help students take ownership of their space and feel comfortable as they engage with texts.
With your support, we can make our classroom library a true reflection of the inclusive and equitable world we want to create.
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
Flagship Carpets Smiley Seating (Seats 20) Classroom Area Rug or Educational Learning Mat, Kids Room or Playroom Carpet, 6' x 8'4", Black/Multi
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$289.99
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$289.99
Gerrii 12 Pieces Classroom Floor Cushions with Handles Flexible Floor Seating Cushions Pillows for Kids in Home School Classroom Kindergarten Daycare Nursery(Vivid Color)
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$68.99
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$68.99
Reginary 4 Pcs Flower Floor Pillows Cute Plush Flower Throw Pillows Daisy Floor Seat Cushion Chair Pads for Back to School First Day of School for Sofa Couch Bed Decor(15 Inch,Light Color)
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$24.99
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$49.98
Good Things - social emotional learning, grief, love & loss (hardcover picture book, ages 4-8)
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$22.00
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$22.00
The Magical Yet (hardcover picture book)
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$20.00
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$20.00
Big - Caldecott Medal Winner & Coretta Scott King Honor Title (hardcover picture book, social emotional learning)
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$20.00
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$20.00
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners (hardcover picture book)
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$19.00
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$19.00
Stacey's Extraordinary Words (hardcover picture book from The Stacey Stories)
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$18.00
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$18.00
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning)
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$12.99
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$12.99
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents)
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$12.91
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$12.91
Just Now I Feel Angry: A Kids Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Book about Anger and Frustration Feelings Awareness, Self-Management, Mindfulness and ... (Feeling Big Emotions Picture Books)
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$10.39
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$10.39
Materials cost
$544.25
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$44.36
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.16
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$626.77
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$110.61
Total project goal
$737.38
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$737.38
5 Donors
-$368.69
Donations toward project cost
-$328.19
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$40.50
Matching donations from our partners
-$351.27
Match offers toward project cost
-$298.58
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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