Help me give my students a book about African American children and Black History so they can learn about our amazing history.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Irby's classroom raised $449
This project is fully funded
My Project
The world is quickly changing. Black history is being erased from the history books and students may never know the amazing contributions our ancestors made to this country and the world. Our brown skin children are uncomfortable in their skin and with their hair. They are told they are not good enough or smart enough. The books in this project will build our student's confidence, teach them to love who they are and show them they are more than ENOUGH.
The students need to embody the strength, courage, and wisdom of our ancestors to help make the world a better place.
The books in this project teach children about African American inventors and explorers. Our students will learn about the amazing contributions African Americans made to make our lives easier. The books in this project also teach children to love the skin they are in and embrace their uniqueness.
More than three‑quarters 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
I Am Enough (hardcover picture book, ages 4-8) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks
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$20.00
2
$40.00
Ada Twist, Scientist (hardcover STEM picture book, ages 4-8) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks
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$20.00
1
$20.00
I Believe I Can (hardcover picture book, ages 4-8) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks
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$19.00
1
$19.00
Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts (hardcover)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$18.00
1
$18.00
Black Boy, Black Boy: A Celebration of Black Futures
• Amazon Business
$17.24
1
$17.24
I Am Every Good Thing: An inspiring and critically acclaimed celebration of black boyhood
• Amazon Business
$16.48
1
$16.48
Liam's First Cut
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Fros, Braids, Fades, & Waves: A Celebration of Black Boy Hairstyles
• Amazon Business
$14.95
1
$14.95
Have You Thanked an Inventor Today?
• Amazon Business
$13.95
1
$13.95
Dream Big: Michael Jordan and the Pursuit of Olympic Gold (Paula Wiseman Books)
• Amazon Business
$13.05
1
$13.05
Princess Zee's Alphabet Book: The ABC Picture Story of a Modern Black Queen as African American Royalty: An Illustrated Children's Story For Kids Kindergarten and Ages 3-5 On Up
• Amazon Business
$13.00
1
$13.00
King for a Day (Hey Carter! Children's Book)
• Amazon Business
$12.97
1
$12.97
Black is...: Picture Book For Kids Celebrating the Diversity and Beauty of Black Culture & History (Holiday Books for Kids)
• Amazon Business
$12.56
1
$12.56
We All Belong: A Children's Book About Diversity, Race and Empathy
• Amazon Business
$12.13
1
$12.13
Black History Month Backdrop Black History Month Banner Black History Month Poster Pan African American Decoration and Supplies for Home
• Amazon Business
$11.98
1
$11.98
Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Things Kids Should Know About Black History: Educational Children's book For Black History Month (Holiday Books for Kids)
• Amazon Business
$10.86
1
$10.86
Let the Children March
• Amazon Business
$10.49
1
$10.49
ABC I Love Me
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Black History Month Decorations Black History Month Welcome Sign Pan African American Black History Month Decorations and Supplies for Home Party
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
I Love My Hair!
• Amazon Business
$6.39
1
$6.39
I Love My Hair!
• Amazon Business
$6.29
1
$6.29
M Is for Melanin: A Celebration of the Black Child
• Amazon Business
$6.27
1
$6.27
I Affirm Me: The ABCs of Inspiration for Black Kids
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
Materials cost
$326.56
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$19.59
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.90
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$381.05
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$67.24
Total project goal
$448.29
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$448.29
14 Donors
-$445.94
Donations toward project cost
-$381.05
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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