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Ms. Johnson from Saint Louis, MO is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Connecting to Stories With Diverse Characters

Help me give my students books that feature diverse characters by diverse authors.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Johnson's classroom raised $265

This project is fully funded

My Students

This year is unique in many ways. Not only will students be learning in new ways, but I will be working to find new ways to connect with each of my students, during distance learning. I am also new to this school, so I will be getting to know my students as the year goes on.

Through collaboration with my kindergarten team, I know I am about to start working with an amazing group of students.

Since students will be starting kindergarten, this will be their first introduction to school, and because of the new circumstances, they will be learning in a totally new way. I am so excited because I know how motivated and capable this group of 5 and 6 year olds will be as we start this journey!

My Project

These books will be an integral part of our classroom curriculum during both virtual learning and in person learning. My goal is for each student to not only enjoy reading about different people and places, but to see themselves in the stores we read.

Using a collection of books that highlight diverse characters and different backgrounds will allow for an open dialog and lessons centered around diversity and equity.

By using books that feature characters of diverse backgrounds, I can bring these conversations into my kindergarten classroom in a meaningful way.

Ms. Johnson Wyland Elementary 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.

Saint Louis, MO 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
What's the Difference?: Being Different Is Amazing • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation (Jane Addams Award Book (Awards)) • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59
Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad • Amazon Business $14.03 1 $14.03
Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story • Amazon Business $13.81 1 $13.81
Islandborn • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
All Are Welcome • Amazon Business $12.41 1 $12.41
The King of Kindergarten • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Listening with My Heart: A story of kindness and self-compassion • Amazon Business $11.66 1 $11.66
Mindful Games For Kids: 50 Fun Activities to Stay Present, Improve Concentration, and Understand Emotions • Amazon Business $11.44 1 $11.44
The Day You Begin • Amazon Business $10.38 1 $10.38
Last Stop on Market Street • Amazon Business $10.20 1 $10.20
Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Mango, Abuela, and Me • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Bee-Bim Bop! • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Name Jar • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Tar Beach • Amazon Business $7.70 1 $7.70
Think Big, Little One (Vashti Harrison) • Amazon Business $6.79 1 $6.79
Imani's Moon • Amazon Business $6.59 1 $6.59

Materials cost

$192.29

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$225.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.74

Total project goal

$264.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$264.91

1 Donor

-$264.91

Donations toward project cost

-$225.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.74

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$0.00

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