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Mrs. Gaines from Severn, MD is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Diverse Books About Me!

Help me give my students books to read that reflect their diverse backgrounds.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gaines's classroom raised $598

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students are very diverse in culture and background and I would love to have reading books that reflect that. However, we currently do not have a reading corner, and very little books for my students to read that reflect who they are.

By giving to my classroom, you are encouraging and fostering confidence and pride in children's diversity and culture.

Your donations will make a difference in my students' lives as they navigate their educational careers as well as their own personal development as young ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for your giving.

Mrs. Gaines Severn Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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More than a third 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
Classroom Reading to Engage the Heart and Mind: 200+ Picture Books to Start SEL Conversations (Norton Books in Education) • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
New Kid and Class Act: The Box Set • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $23.00 1 $23.00
Inspirational Diversity Wall Art in This Room Watercolor Canvas Painting Prints for Classroom Office Wall Decor Framed Equality Artwork Gifts(12x15 Inch) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Tomorrow Is New Year's Day: Seollal, a Korean Celebration of the Lunar New Year • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Courageous Camila • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
The Proudest Blue A Story of Hijab and Family • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $17.00 1 $17.00
When You Trap a Tiger • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
The Good Egg (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $15.15 1 $15.15
Mi Familia: A Mexican American Family (Spanish Edition) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
The Sour Grape (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $14.19 1 $14.19
The Couch Potato (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $13.28 1 $13.28
The Paper with No Name! • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
The Smart Cookie (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $12.52 1 $12.52
Amal Unbound • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
The Bad Seed (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $11.73 1 $11.73
I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids • Amazon Business $11.66 1 $11.66
Our Class is a Family • Amazon Business $11.31 1 $11.31
Skin Like Mine • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $11.00 1 $11.00
Native Americans in History A History Book for Kids • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 1 $10.00
Other Words for Home • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 1 $10.00
Brown Girl Dreaming • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 1 $10.00
A Long Walk to Water • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 1 $10.00
Soft Rain A Story of the Cherokee Trail of Tears • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 1 $10.00
Esperanza renace Spanish Edition • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 1 $10.00
Esperanza Rising • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 1 $10.00
Ghost Boys • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 1 $10.00
VODOE Wall Decals for Kids, Wall Decals for Living Room, Quotes Inspirational Office Classroom School Teens Word Sign Home Art Decor Vinyl Stickers You Are Smart You Are Kind You Are Important 21"X12", Small • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
decalmile Reading Wall Decals Inspirational Quotes and Sayings Children Wall Stickers Kids Bedroom Classroom Wall Decor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Cool Bean (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $9.48 1 $9.48
Merci Suarez Changes Gears • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $9.00 1 $9.00
The Name Jar • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $9.00 1 $9.00
Inspirational Quotes Wall Decals Large Removable Motivational Saying Wall Stickers Positive Lettering Word Decal Butterfly Sticker Peel and Stick for Classroom Home Bedroom Family Office Wall Art Decor • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Love Reading Poster, Books Give A Soul to The Universe Wings to The Mind Vintage Metal Sign for Wall Poster for Home Kitchen Bar Coffee Shop 8x12inch • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Have You Filled a Bucket Today?: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids (Bucketfilling Books) • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69

Materials cost

$452.89

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $13.61

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$508.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.70

Total project goal

$597.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $597.99

6 Donors

-$431.27

Donations toward project cost

-$402.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.25

match offer

-$125.02

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.27

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$41.69

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