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Mrs. Russell from Youngstown, OH is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Diverse Books for Students

Help me give my students diverse children's books to increase engagement and reading comprehension.

$159 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

It's important to make sure that my students will continue to have access to interesting novels that they want to read. Creating a comfortable learning environment, providing a safe space, and motivating students towards their goals are assisted through a literacy-rich environment. Additionally, as we work to increase their reading levels, we have found that it can be difficult to access a wide range of leveled novels that are appropriate for their age. I would like to increase student exposure to diverse children's books that have characters that represent our unique student population.

Students who aren't ever given a new book due to financial constraints will have the chance to select from our class library and even keep resources to use at home.

By adding more books of this kind, I know that my students will keep reading all year long. The students I work with love to read when they can connect with the text. The more books students have in their hands that have diverse characters, the more culturally diverse and culturally educated our students will become.

Mrs. Russell

Grades PreK-2

Horizon Science Academy - Youngstwn

Youngstown, OH

Ohio

Nearly all students from low‑income households

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will reach 34 students.

2 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

The Most Magnificent Thing • Amazon Business $16.69 1 $16.69

Black Is a Rainbow Color • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89

I Promise • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98

Learning Resources Create-a-Space Storage Mini Center - Pastel, Classroom Craft Keeper, Maker Space, Small Space Storage, Teacher Organizer, Home School Accessories, 4 Piece Set • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

I Am Enough • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88

One Love (Music Books for Children, African American Baby Books, Bob Marley Book for Kids) (Bob Marley by Chronicle Books) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Jabari Jumps • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

The ABCs of Black History • Amazon Business $6.83 1 $6.83

Ruby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story (Scholastic Reader, Level 2) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost			$103.22
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$1.55
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$134.77
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$23.78
Total project goal			$158.55
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$158.55
1 Donor			-$79.28
Donations toward project cost			-$67.39
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$11.89
match offer			-$79.27
Match offer toward project cost			-$67.38
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$11.89
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Diverse Books for Students

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Give this project a boost!

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

My Project

Equity Focus

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TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

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Give back to your community

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.