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Ms. Gibbons from Washington, DC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back In The Building With Diversity And Inclusion In Mind!

Help me give my students access to a classroom library full of books reflecting diversity, acceptance, and inclusion.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gibbons's classroom raised $596

This project is fully funded

My Students

My little scholars are sweet as pie with a glimmer of curiosity in their eye. They remind me of a diverse bunch of goodies in a candy store. Each one contributes uniqueness with hope and a mix of creativity. They love learning and discovering the world around them. They are funny and often unpredictable but always inquisitive and wanting to know more.

My students are all residents of DC and receive free lunch.

Although many experience challenges outside of the classroom, they typically attend school eager to engage with teachers and staff. Because of the current pandemic, they are experiencing uncertainty and concern. My students thrive when there is consistency, clear expectations, and when their needs are met.

My Project

This project consists of 29 books. These books will help me expose my scholars to a print-rich classroom that encourages inclusion, acceptance, and diversity. My classroom library is a place where my students are able to really enjoy getting lost in a story. All of these books have been chosen with my students in mind. I have engaged with them online for virtual instruction. We have shared many stories across a computer screen. Now that we are going to be back in the classroom, I want to nurture their love for reading by providing them with stories they can learn from and connect with on their level.

With these new books, my students will be able to choose from a variety of books that will allow them to read independently at their own grade level and partake in shared reading experiences.

My Students will be able to choose books that help them understand the world and the people whom with they share this world.

These books will help to support their socioemotional development. The best way to increase reading ability is to read more, and these books will continue to help my students grow stronger in reading while influencing their empathy. My students already have shown an astonishing interest in discussing many topics regarding human relations and listening to read alouds about differences. This project will only help enrich their learning about diversity with printed word.

Ms. Gibbons Langdon Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

27 students impacted 13donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ninja Life Hacks Growth Mindset 8 Book Box Set (Books 9-16: Perfect, Money, Anxious, Gritty, Dishonest, Shy, Unplugged, Diversity) • Amazon Business $44.65 1 $44.65
A Little SPOT Takes Action! Box Set (8 Books: Kindness, Responsibility, Patience, Respect, Honesty, Organization, Diversity, & Safety) • Amazon Business $44.13 1 $44.13
A Little SPOT of Emotion Box Set (8 Books: Anger, Anxiety, Peaceful, Happiness, Sadness, Confidence, Love, & Scribble Emotion) • Amazon Business $43.68 1 $43.68
I Am Enough • Amazon Business $12.45 3 $37.35
Mommy's Khimar • Amazon Business $14.69 2 $29.38
Humans • Amazon Business $17.50 1 $17.50
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family • Amazon Business $15.78 1 $15.78
The Kindness Book • Amazon Business $15.56 1 $15.56
Under My Hijab • Amazon Business $15.18 1 $15.18
Same, Same But Different • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
The Big Umbrella • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions and Express Feelings • Amazon Business $13.41 1 $13.41
Love the World • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Sulwe • Amazon Business $12.54 1 $12.54
B is for Breathe: The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings • Amazon Business $12.21 1 $12.21
Because • Amazon Business $11.12 1 $11.12
The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions • Amazon Business $10.20 1 $10.20
I Need You to Know: The ABC's of Black Girl Magic • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00
A is for Activist • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Most People • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Skin Like Mine (2) (Kids Like Mine) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Hey Black Child • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Thankful Book • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Feelings Book • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Peace Book • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
I Am: Positive Affirmations for Kids | Coloring Book for Young Black Girls | African American Children | Self-Esteem and Confidence Coloring Book for Girls | Diversity Books for Kids • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$442.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$506.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.31

Total project goal

$595.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $595.42

11 Donors

-$579.54

Donations toward project cost

-$506.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.43

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.88

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