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Mrs. Shearin from Winterville, NC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Curl Up With a Good Book: Creating a Reading Haven

Help me give my students a comfy book nook in our preschool classroom.

  • $1,352 goal

This project expired on August 24, 2025.

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My Project

What I love most about my students is their excitement for learning and the way they support and encourage each other every day. They thrive in environments that are warm, welcoming, and built just for them—and that’s exactly what the Lakeshore Comfy Book Nook will provide.

This all-in-one reading center is the perfect way to give my students a dedicated space to read, reflect, and explore new ideas.

The plush seating makes it a cozy spot where students feel safe and comfortable. The built-in storage keeps our books organized and within reach, encouraging independence and exploration. The privacy panels help create a quiet, focused space where readers can truly get lost in a story.

With the Comfy Book Nook, my students will have a special space that shows them reading is not just important—it’s joyful, relaxing, and fun. It’s more than furniture—it’s an invitation to fall in love with books.

Mrs. Shearin Creekside 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 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

24 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Comfy Book Nook • Lakeshore Learning Materials $979.00 1 $979.00

Materials cost

$979.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $48.95

Sales tax

 $76.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,148.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$202.76

Total project goal

$1,351.75

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