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Ms. April Johnson from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Authors & Illustrators

Help me give my students writing books so that they can become authors and illustrators.

  • $758 goal

This project expired on August 12, 2025.

This project expired on August 12, 2025.

My Project

Students have been working diligently to research and write to create their very own young author books. Students would like to publish and present their books to their classmates.

The blank books will allow students to be creative by designing their very own books.

Students will create book covers, draw illustrations, and research their topics.

The blank books will help students put the finishing touches on their project and bring everything together for their final presentations and young authors show. The project means so much to students. Students are excited to make their own books and become published authors.

Ms. April Johnson Johnnie Colemon 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 directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

190 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
White Hardcover Blank Book 11X8-1/2 -- Case of 8 • Amazon Business $40.33 15 $604.95

Materials cost

$604.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$644.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$113.65

Total project goal

$757.67

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