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Ms. Beth from Milwaukee, WI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Diverse Classroom Library

Help me give my students an expanded library with books in math, science, history, and graphic novels.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Beth's classroom raised $900

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a teacher, one of my top priorities is to spark curiosity and inspire a love of learning in my students. A big part of this journey is giving them access to a variety of books that broaden their minds, engage their imaginations, and deepen their understanding of the world around them.

That’s why I’m seeking your support to provide a diverse selection of books that will cover subjects like math, geometry, science, history, and more.

These books will not only enhance my students’ learning experience but also ignite a passion for reading across various genres.

By adding these books to my classroom library, my students will have more opportunities to explore their interests, develop essential skills, and become lifelong readers. The diverse range of topics ensures that every student can find something they are excited about.

How These Books Will Help My Students:

Encourage students to read independently and with purpose.

Build a growth mindset in math and science by providing resources that break down difficult concepts.

Promote critical thinking skills through historical and scientific inquiry.

Foster a love for reading with fun, engaging graphic novels.

Create a classroom environment where learning is dynamic, student-centered, and full of possibilities.

With these new books, I will be able to offer a variety of reading materials that not only align with the curriculum but also support my students’ individual interests and learning needs.

Ms. Beth Highland Community School Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
6 Book Set: Mental Health #2 (A Kids Book About: Empathy, Imagination, Anger, Inclusive, Bullying, Love; social emotional learning awareness) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $110.00 1 $110.00
4 Book Set: Graphic Novels #6 - Underrepresented Stories in Sports (paperback, ages 8-12) Swim Team, Gamerville, Hoops, Change the Game • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $62.00 1 $62.00
Anthology Of Intriguing Animals • Amazon Business $24.87 1 $24.87
Sing a Song of Seasons: A Nature Poem for Each Day of the Year • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
Dinosaurium: Welcome to the Museum • Amazon Business $22.30 1 $22.30
Animalium: Welcome to the Museum • Amazon Business $21.49 1 $21.49
She Stood for Freedom: The Untold Story of a Civil Rights Hero, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
A Day in the Park • Amazon Business $17.24 1 $17.24
The Librarian Who Measured the Earth • Amazon Business $16.70 1 $16.70
The Moon Tonight: Our Moon's Journey Around Earth • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
Small World: A Picture Book • Amazon Business $15.30 1 $15.30
Can You Hear The Trees Talking?: Discovering the Hidden Life of the Forest • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
The Flag Book (The Fact Book) • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90
The Crown Ain't Worth Much (Button Poetry) • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
The 50 States: Explore the U.S.A. with 50 fact-filled maps! • Amazon Business $14.76 1 $14.76
An Anthology of Intriguing Animals (DK Children's Anthologies) • Amazon Business $14.71 1 $14.71
Aloha Everything - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $14.59 1 $14.59
Amazing Evolution: The Journey of Life • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Nature's Treasures: Tales Of More Than 100 Extraordinary Objects From Nature (DK Treasures) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
The World's Best Class Plant • Amazon Business $13.68 1 $13.68
Wings, Waves & Webs: Patterns in Nature • Amazon Business $13.39 1 $13.39
An Anthology of Aquatic Life (DK Children's Anthologies) • Amazon Business $13.17 1 $13.17
Finn's Little Fibs (Big Bright Feelings) • Amazon Business $12.80 1 $12.80
The World Is Not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid • Amazon Business $11.71 1 $11.71
Just Try One Bite • Amazon Business $11.51 1 $11.51
Indigenous Ingenuity - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $11.41 1 $11.41
The Tray of Togetherness • Amazon Business $10.94 1 $10.94
The Cardboard Kingdom #2: Roar of the Beast: (A Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Amazing Visual Math • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Cardboard Kingdom - The Cardboard Kingdom - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $10.21 1 $10.21
A Handful of Quiet: Happiness in Four Pebbles • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Montessori Spanish Workbook: Bilingual Language Materials for Kids Age 3+ | Science, Social Studies, Geography, Art and Handwriting Practice learning in Spanish (Learning Spanish Workbooks) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Moonflower - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $9.93 1 $9.93
The Walk (A Stroll to the Poll): A Picture Book (Abrams Books for Young Readers) • Amazon Business $9.93 1 $9.93
The Cardboard Kingdom #3: Snow and Sorcery: (A Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $9.53 1 $9.53
Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Awesome Science Experiments for Kids: 100+ Fun STEM / STEAM Projects and Why They Work (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Thank You, Earth: A Love Letter to Our Planet: A Springtime Book For Kids • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
What the Moon Saw • Amazon Business $7.96 1 $7.96
More to the Story • Amazon Business $7.43 1 $7.43
Locomotion • Amazon Business $7.43 1 $7.43
Math Fun - If You Were a Polygon - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Round is a Mooncake: A Book of Shapes • Amazon Business $6.79 1 $6.79
When We Make It: A Nuyorican Novel • Amazon Business $6.47 1 $6.47
Scholastic Bookshelf - The Greedy Triangle - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
The Great Migration: An American Story • Amazon Business $4.23 1 $4.23

Materials cost

$724.12

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$764.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$135.00

Total project goal

$899.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $899.98

6 Donors

-$807.62

Donations toward project cost

-$696.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$110.64

match offer

-$80.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$68.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.36

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 $0.00

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