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

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Building Belonging Through Books

Help me give my students a classroom library where every child feels seen, valued, and inspired through diverse stories, antiracism themes, social-emotional learning, and girls excelling in STEM fields.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cos's classroom raised $892

This project is fully funded

My Project

I love to celebrate the incredible diversity in our school community. My students come from many different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, and I believe every child should feel seen, valued, and celebrated—especially in the books they read.

As I transition to teaching younger students, I’m rebuilding my classroom library with intention and heart.

I’ve carefully chosen books that reflect the identities of my students and introduce them to the rich diversity of the world around them. One of the books I’m most excited to share is BIG by Vashti Harrison, a beautiful and empowering story that explores the challenges of growing up as a Black girl in a world that often misunderstands strength, confidence, and emotion. It’s a powerful reminder that our kids are allowed to take up space and be their full, brilliant selves.

I’ve also selected the Lee & Low Antiracism Collection to help build early awareness and empathy, and the Girls in STEM bundle to inspire curiosity and confidence, especially among my girls who may not always see themselves represented in science and math. These books go beyond reading skills—they teach self-worth, resilience, and hope. With your support, I can build a library that truly belongs to all of my students.

Ms. Cos Shady Spring Elementary School 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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
10 Book Set: Lee & Low Antiracism Collection (grades PreK-2 elementary books from underrepresented authors) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $110.00 1 $110.00
5 Book Set Lil' Libros: Dr. Ochoa's Stellar World STEAM Bundle (Math, Arts, Engineering) (bilingual Spanish English, STEM books for classroom library) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $60.00 1 $60.00
3 Book Set: NEURODIVERGENT VOICES #2: Too Much, Abdul's Story,Supposed to Be Sunny (hardcover picture books; social emotional learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
3 Book Set: LATINO VOICES Bundle: Alma,Growing An Artist,Julián Is a Mermaid (hardcover picture books,underrepresented authors) • 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
2 Book Set: A Latino Book of Concepts - Round is a Tortilla & Green is a Chile Pepper (paperback picture books) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 2 $40.00
Thank You, It's An Afro (hardcover) - books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
The Story of Ruby Bridges (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
Cape - social emotional learning, grief, love & loss (hardcover picture book, ages 4-8) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $22.00 1 $22.00
The Year We Learned to Fly (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Big - Caldecott Medal Winner & Coretta Scott King Honor Title (hardcover picture book, social emotional learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment (hardcover picture book, ages 4-8 read aloud) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
Mae Among the Stars (hardcover STEM picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
The Name Jar (paperback picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $9.00 2 $18.00
Stacey's Extraordinary Words (hardcover picture book from The Stacey Stories) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Courageous Camila: A Story about Finding Your Inner Warrior (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Stacey's Remarkable Books (hardcover picture book from The Stacey Stories) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Where Are You From? (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
The Together Tree (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Four Eyes: A Graphic Novel (paperback graphic novel) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00

Materials cost

$677.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $40.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$757.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$133.73

Total project goal

$891.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $891.51

4 Donors

-$661.01

Donations toward project cost

-$561.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$99.15

match offer

-$230.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$195.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.57

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