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Mrs. Weeks from Grand Haven, MI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Diverse Books to Change the World

Help me give my students multicultural books to celebrate the diversity of our country and world!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Weeks's classroom raised $160

This project is fully funded

My Students

Do you remember how exciting everything was when you were eight? Think of collecting rocks or learning to tie your shoe. You might have ridden your bike for the first time without training wheels! My students share that excitement every day as they grow as readers, play with their friends, and solve early multiplication problems. They are inquisitive and curious kids, wanting to learn everything about the world around them.

My students are creative third graders, discovering their love for reading.

From country farms to city dwellings, they come to our classroom every day with unique life experiences and passions. They love learning about animals, reading fairy tales, playing soccer, and talking about sharks. Third grade is a year of excitement and change. I hope that you will choose to be part of it!

My Project

Diverse books show students the real America--the America of different colors, abilities, cultures, and beliefs. This is the world students enter when they are given the opportunity to read multicultural books. They learn about compassion, acceptance, and the importance of diversity.

Multicultural books are important for young readers because they allow students to see reflections of themselves in characters, as well as gain a better understanding of the world around them.

Your donation would give my students books with African American and Asian American characters. With these materials--the Ana & Andrew series and Jada Jones-my students would analyze the differences and similarities between backgrounds, relate the cultures to those present in our school, and celebrate what makes people unique.

Mrs. Weeks Griffin Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

20 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sky Watcher #5 (Jada Jones) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
A Day at the Museum (Ana & Andrew) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
The New Baby (Ana & Andrew) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Planting Peanuts (Ana & Andrew) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Summer in Savannah (Ana & Andrew) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
A Walk in Harlem (Ana & Andrew) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
The Perfect Pet (Ana & Andrew) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Home Run (Ana & Andrew) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Martin's Dream (Ana & Andrew) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Family Reunion (Ana & Andrew) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
The Magic Violin (Ana & Andrew) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Honoring Heroes (Ana & Andrew) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
A Snowy Day (Ana & Andrew) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Dancing at Carnival (Ana & Andrew) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Going to Ghana (Ana & Andrew) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95

Materials cost

$104.29

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$135.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.97

Total project goal

$159.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $159.82

3 Donors

-$159.82

Donations toward project cost

-$135.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.97

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 $0.00

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