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Mrs. Roesch from Valdosta, GA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books for a Year of Black History

Help me give my students books to enlighten and empower. I want my students to have access to both fiction and non-fiction stories about people who look like them.

$218 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

Kindergarten is an exciting place full of active, inquisitive and creative children. My class of 22 students has a variety of interests and needs. This class is diverse in ability; many have never been to daycare or pre-k, and some are already reading and writing. They are all excited to expand their own knowledge and apply new skills while celebrating each others’ success.

Our school is located in south central Georgia and serves a community with a USAF military base and local university.

As a community, we have seen manufacturing jobs disappear as plants have closed. Many families struggle in this economic environment. They all want their children to be successful and understand the value of a quality education.

Our classroom is a place of inclusivity and empathy for everyone. We have fun while we learn the social and academic skills that will enable us to be successful in all of our future endeavors.

My Project

Providing these books will highlight African American achievements and help my students recognize the role African Americans have played in U.S. history. These books will foster engagement and allow students see themselves represented in positive, affirming texts. We will use these books not only in February, but throughout the year to meet our literacy standards of listening, speaking, and writing. Besides being academically appropriate for five year olds, these books will help me expand the experience my students have with Black history. It will not be limited to one month. I want my students to have multiple texts that can be used throughout the year.

Mrs. Roesch

Grades PreK-2

Sallas - Mahone Elementary School

Valdosta, GA

Georgia

Nearly all students from low‑income households

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will reach 22 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

The Day You Begin • MahoganyBooks $17.10 1 $17.10

Kamala and Maya's Big Idea • MahoganyBooks $17.10 1 $17.10

I Am Enough • MahoganyBooks $17.10 1 $17.10

Change Sings • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09

I Believe I Can • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09

Black is a Rainbow Color • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19

The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19

Your Name is a Song • MahoganyBooks $15.29 1 $15.29

Whistle for Willie • MahoganyBooks $7.19 1 $7.19

Materials cost			$140.34
Vendor shipping charges			$2.63
Sales tax			$9.68
3rd party payment processing fee			$2.11
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$184.76
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$32.60
Total project goal			$217.36
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$217.36
1 Donor			-$102.64
Donations toward project cost			-$92.38
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$10.26
match offer			-$108.68
Match offer toward project cost			-$92.38
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$16.30
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$6.04
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Books for a Year of Black History

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

My Students

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Equity Focus

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.