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Ms. McLemore from Cordova, TN is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books for Bright Futures

Help me give my students a classroom library that will significantly foster a love of reading. Providing access to a diverse range of books not only enhances literacy skills but also boosts self-esteem and self-image.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McLemore's classroom raised $658

This project is fully funded

My Project

Books are a powerful tool for learning. They provide students with access to a wide range of knowledge and perspectives, which enhance their understanding of the world. By reading regularly, students improve their vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. By providing engaging and age-appropriate books for the classroom library, I aim to cultivate a lifelong passion for reading, improve students’ reading proficiency, comprehension, and vocabulary while also boosting their self-esteem and confidence, and support their overall academic achievement. My students are incredibly special because of their unique qualities and the diverse perspectives they bring to the classroom. They are supportive of one another, always willing to help their peers and celebrate each other’s successes. Their resilience and determination to overcome challenges inspire me every day. I absolutely love my student’s’ curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. Each day, they bring a unique energy and perspective to the classroom that makes teaching incredibly rewarding. With a well-stocked library, my students can explore diverse genres and topics, which helps them discover their interests and passions.

Ms. McLemore Macon - Hall Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Cordova, TN View local requests

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

44 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Junie B. Jones Books - Set of 10 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
Kaplan Early Learning Who Was/Is Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $36.95 1 $36.95
Kaplan Early Learning National Geographic Nonfiction Books - Level 2 - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $36.86 1 $36.86
I Am Enough (hardcover picture book) • MahoganyBooks $17.99 2 $35.98
I Am Every Good Thing (hardcover picture book) • MahoganyBooks $17.09 2 $34.18
Free Spirit Publishing I'm In Control of Myself Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
Percy Jackson X 5 Book Set Series Collection 5 Book Set • Amazon Business $31.90 1 $31.90
Cape - social emotional learning picture book (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $22.00 1 $22.00
A Day With No Words (neurodiversity hardcover picture book; social emotional learning; underrepresented authors) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Ohana Means Family (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
Teacher Created Resources - Sticker Book For All Seasons 1008pk • Teachers' School Supply $18.72 1 $18.72
Stacey's Extraordinary Words (hardcover picture book from The Stacey Stories) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Kamala and Maya's Big Idea: A Childhood Story of VP & 2024 US Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris (hardcover picture book) • MahoganyBooks $17.10 1 $17.10
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Picture Book Edition (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything! (hardcover picture book) • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
M Is for Melanin A Celebration of the Black Child (hardcover picture book) • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Bunheads (hardcover picture book) • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Where Are You From? (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Round Is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $11.00 1 $11.00
Jabari Jumps (paperback picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 1 $10.00
We Don't Eat Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book • Amazon Business $9.31 1 $9.31
The Name Jar (paperback picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $9.00 1 $9.00
I Have Ants in My Pants: A Picture Book About Learning Self-Control and Respecting Others Space • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue: A Picture Book that Helps Kids Learn the Difference Between Tattling and Telling • Amazon Business $6.19 1 $6.19

Materials cost

$503.76

Vendor shipping charges

$17.35

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$558.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.59

Total project goal

$657.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$657.26

1 Donor

-$657.26

Donations toward project cost

-$558.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$98.59

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$0.00

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