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Ms. Morgan from Gentry, AR is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Library

Help me give my students books that champion Black voices and experiences. Additionally, I'd love to add to my classroom library's Spanish collection. Students deserve to have a great selection at their fingertips.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Morgan's classroom raised $487

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are curious, eager to explore new -and old- ideas. Each student brings a unique perspective to the classroom, making our learning environment full of potential. As middle schoolers, they are discovering their voices. Finding what excites and empowers them. Providing them with books in different genres allows them to see the world through different lenses: they become more empathetic, develop critical thinking, and read confidently.

The resources I’m requesting— books spanning genres such as fantasy, historical fiction, poetry, and non-fiction-- give students the opportunity to engage with literature that speaks to their individual interests and reading levels.

Access to a diverse selection of books enables students to develop a love for reading. Additionally, this project provides them with tools needed to expand their vocabulary and improve reading comprehension. Further, reading various genres allow students to appreciate different styles of writing, broadening their creative and analytical thinking.

For example, reading fantasy might spark their imagination and creativity, while historical fiction can deepen their understanding of the past. Non-fiction texts improve their research skills and critical thinking. Poetry will help them appreciate the beauty of language and expression.

The goal for this project is fostering a classroom environment where every student feels excited to read. I want to encourage independent reading, ignite curiosity, and help students discover new genres they may not have considered before.

Finally, I aim to create an inclusive classroom library that provides every student with the opportunity to find a book that resonates with them. Whether they’re struggling or advanced, I want them to feel they can grow as readers and writers on their own terms.

My students come from diverse backgrounds, each with unique perspectives. If they see themselves in the stories they read they are empowered to become confident and active participants in society.

Ms. Morgan Gentry Middle School Grades 6-8

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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
Call Us What We Carry (hardcover) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $26.00 1 $26.00
Brown Girl Dreaming (paperback) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $11.00 2 $22.00
Rebound (The Crossover Series) (paperback) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 2 $20.00
Priceless Facts About Money (Mellody on Money) (hardcover) - financial literacy for kids ages 8-12 • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Thirst (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
They Called Us Enemy (paperback graphic novel) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
We Are Not Free (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $17.00 1 $17.00
American Born Chinese (YA paperback graphic novel) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Ghost (Track #1) (paperback) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $8.00 2 $16.00
Emmett Till: Sometimes Good Can Come Out of A Bad Situation • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Hannah Saves the World: Book 1: Middle Grade Mystery Fiction • Amazon Business $12.08 1 $12.08
The Book Thief (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
The Story of Simone Biles (paperback biography; Team USA 2024 Olympics Gold Medalist, women's gymnastics) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
The Story of Ruby Bridges (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
The Story of Frida Kahlo (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
Invisible: A Graphic Novel (paperback graphic novel) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
Tokyo Ever After: A Novel (YA paperback) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
La ladrona de libros / The Book Thief (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $11.68 1 $11.68
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $11.00 1 $11.00
Down with the Dance (Middle School Mayhem) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Other Words for Home (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 1 $10.00
Hello, Universe: A Newbery Award Winner (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 1 $10.00
Fighting to Belong!: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History from the 1700s through the 1800s (A History of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, 1) • Amazon Business $9.40 1 $9.40
Pippa Park Raises Her Game (1) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
The Benefits of Being an Octopus: A Novel • Amazon Business $5.94 1 $5.94

Materials cost

$349.67

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$413.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.02

Total project goal

$486.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $486.79

3 Donors

-$233.88

Donations toward project cost

-$206.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.99

Matching donations from our partners

-$243.39

Match offers toward project cost

-$206.88

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.51

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.52

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