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Ms. Bowles from Accokeek, MD is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Book Nook: Inspiring Lifelong Readers in 2nd Grade!

Help me give my students a cozy, inviting classroom library filled with diverse, engaging books that ignite imagination and a love of reading in our 2nd-grade students!

  • $696 goal

This project expired on September 20, 2025.

This project expired on September 20, 2025.

My Project

Our classroom needs a library that sparks joy and curiosity—a place where students can fall in love with reading.

I am requesting a variety of high-interest books at different reading levels, including graphic novels, nonfiction books about animals and science, and stories with diverse characters and authors.

These books will help meet students at their individual levels and interests.

A well-stocked, welcoming classroom library can transform reluctant readers into lifelong book lovers. With your support, our students can journey to magical worlds, learn about real-life heroes, and grow their vocabulary and comprehension—all while loving every page they turn.

Ms. Bowles Accokeek Academy - Lower Campus Grades PreK-2

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

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Accokeek, MD View local requests

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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
3 Book Set: Stacey Abrams Author Study - The Stacey Series (hardcover picture books); Stacey's Extraordinary Words, Remarkable Books, Stacey Speaks Up • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $60.00 1 $60.00
3 Book Set: STEM Leaders - Mother of Sharks, Mae Among the Stars, Hidden Figures (hardcover) - featured picture books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $50.00 1 $50.00
3 Book Set: GRIEF Bundle: One Wave at a Time, Still Mine, Saturdays Are for Stella (hardcover picture books, compassion social emotional learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
3 Book Set: GIRLS in STEM Bundle: Counting on Katherine, Shark Lady, Ada Twist, Scientist (hardcover picture books, science math) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
3 Book Set: UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES Bundle: The Proudest Blue, Hair Love, Eyes That Kiss in the Corners (hardcover picture books, representative) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
3 Book Set: NATIVE AMERICAN VOICES Bundle: We Are Water Protectors, Berry Song, We Are Grateful (hardcover picture books, indigenous traditions) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
3 Book Set: BEING BRAVE Bundle: I Am Enough, Jabari Jumps, Stacey's Extraordinary Words (hardcover picture books, social emotional learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
3 Book Set: BLACK JOY: Change Sings, Me & Mama, I Am Perfectly Designed (hardcover) - picture books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
3 Book Set: PRIDE VOICES Bundle: Calvin, Stella Brings the Family, Love, Violet (hardcover picture books, underrepresented authors) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
3 Book Set: HEART & MIND: My Body Sends a Signal, The Invisible String, My Beautiful Brain - social emotional learning (paperback, ages 4-8, calming) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $44.00 1 $44.00
3 Book Set: SAFE & SECURE Bundle: Don't Touch My Hair!, Ruby Finds a Worry, I Won't Go With Strangers (picture books, social emotional learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $32.00 1 $32.00

Materials cost

$522.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $31.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$591.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.32

Total project goal

$695.47

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