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Mr. Edwards from N. Charleston, SC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books to Encourage and Empower

Help me give my students diverse books to fill my classroom library, so that way they can be exposed to new voices while discovering their own reading interests.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Edwards's classroom raised $357

This project is fully funded

My Students

I currently teach English 2 and 3 to a bunch of amazing students (83 to be precise). Their grade levels range from 9th grade to 11th grade, although they act like they are in their 20s at times! My students are funny, curious, and love their independence. They're also remarkably "real". When they find something relevant or engaging, they tend to cling to it - which has led to great classroom discussions.

While many of my students are forced to face "real-life" obstacles, they do not let it slow them down.

The majority of my students come from low-income housing. However, they dream big, have fun, and take care of each other. 

I love them dearly, and I learn from them regularly.

My Project

As a second-year teacher, I am still struggling to build my classroom library and meet the book interests of my students. Motivated by the diverse group of students I teach, my desire is to fill my shelves with books that any of my students can relate to.

I believe that the exposure to different voices and storytelling will empower them, encourage them, and prove to them that they are seen and valued.

Therefore, I believe it is crucial for me to fill my shelves with books that are diverse, engaging, and relevant.

I have seen the difference a book can have in my student's lives and I want to continue to be able to connect with them through stories that matter to them.

Mr. Edwards North Charleston High School Grades 9-12

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.

N. Charleston, SC View local requests

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

83 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Where I Live • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
The Vanished (Shuri: Black Panther Novel #2) (2) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
This Is My America • Amazon Business $15.09 1 $15.09
Dear Justyce • Amazon Business $14.50 1 $14.50
In the Dream House: A Memoir • Amazon Business $14.40 1 $14.40
Shuri: A Black Panther Novel (Marvel) (1) • Amazon Business $14.34 1 $14.34
Black Brother, Black Brother • Amazon Business $13.88 1 $13.88
Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orisha, 1) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Light It Up • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
Radiance of Tomorrow: A Novel • Amazon Business $12.68 1 $12.68
Two Can Keep a Secret • Amazon Business $11.28 1 $11.28
Let Me Hear a Rhyme • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Allegedly • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
The Crossover (Graphic Novel) (The Crossover Series) • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59
Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Nothing Bad Is Going to Happen (Kippy Bushman) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Moxie • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
X: A Novel • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Homegoing • Amazon Business $8.82 1 $8.82
How It Went Down • Amazon Business $8.33 1 $8.33
Fire in the Streets • Amazon Business $8.23 1 $8.23

Materials cost

$251.74

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$303.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.52

Total project goal

$356.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $356.79

2 Donors

-$278.40

Donations toward project cost

-$236.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.76

match offer

-$78.39

Match offer toward project cost

-$66.63

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.76

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