Help me give my students books! Our East Oakland students are passionate, bright, and eager to learn. They're working on a collaborative book project and need your support to bring their stories, voices, and hard work to life.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Emma's classroom raised $553
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
Our students in East Oakland are some of the most passionate, resilient, and bright young minds you'll ever meet. Though they may not have access to every opportunity, what they do have is an unshakable hunger for learning, deep compassion, and a powerful drive to grow.
Right now, these amazing scholars are diving into a collaborative reading project where, in small groups, they’ve each selected a story to explore together.
After thoughtfully researching summaries, they chose books that spoke to them — stories they can connect with and learn from. They’re now analyzing, discussing, and preparing to write meaningful book reviews, showcasing their voice, insight, and creativity.
Their excitement for this mid-fall project is contagious — but to bring it fully to life, we need your support. Whether it’s providing books, materials, or simply cheering them on, every bit helps make their dreams a reality.
Thank you for believing in our students. Your generosity means the world to them — and to all of us.
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
Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You (hardcover, ages 8-12) - featured Black History books for classroom library
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$18.00
5
$90.00
The Beautiful Struggle (Adapted for Young Adults) (YA hardcover, biography12+) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$17.00
5
$85.00
Long Way Down (paperback) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$13.00
5
$65.00
Black Brother, Black Brother (paperback) x MahoganyBooks - books for classroom library
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$12.00
5
$60.00
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack Fresh and Crisp Lemon Scents 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208)
• Staples
$14.99
2
$29.98
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer, Soothing Aloe Gel, 12 Ounce Pump Bottle
• School Specialty
$12.67
2
$25.34
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre - Caldecott Honor Book (hardcover picture book, ages 8-12) - featured Black History books for classroom library
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$20.00
1
$20.00
Woke: A Young Poet's Call to Justice (hardcover, ages 8-12) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$20.00
1
$20.00
Materials cost
$395.32
Vendor shipping charges
$2.53
Sales tax
$36.17
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.93
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$469.95
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$82.93
Total project goal
$552.88
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$552.88
3 Donors
-$420.58
Donations toward project cost
-$377.05
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$43.53
match offer
-$109.29
Match offer toward project cost
-$92.90
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Emma and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
