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Ms. Downing from Coldwater, MS is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Diverse Books to Inspire a Love of Reading

Help me give my students great books to spark joy and curiosity in reading.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Downing's classroom raised $491

This project is fully funded

My Project

This fall, I will welcome a new group of eager students into my classroom. I want to create a warm, inviting learning space where every child feels encouraged to read and explore. A rich classroom library is key to building strong reading skills and nurturing a lifelong love of books.

With your help, I can provide my future students with a wide selection of engaging and diverse books.

These resources will give them opportunities to discover new interests, grow their imaginations, and build confidence as readers. Your support will help me create a learning environment where all students can thrive.

Thank you so much for supporting our classroom!

Project tagged as

Coldwater, MS
Grades 3-5
Literacy
Literature & Writing
Traditional School
Books
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Downing Coldwater Elementary & High 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.

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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

40 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

5 Book Set: Kindness & Social Emotional Learning (ages 4-8 inclusive, teaching compassion books for classroom library) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $82.00 1 $82.00

Grades 2-3 Graphic Novels Collection- 7 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $49.35 1 $49.35

3 Book Set: GIRLS in STEM Bundle: Counting on Katherine, Shark Lady, Ada Twist, Scientist (hardcover picture books, science math) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00

Kaplan Early Learning Junie B. Jones Chapter Book Set - Collection of 10 Paperback Titles for Kindergarten,1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 3rd Grade, Elementary Classroom Library Children's Books, Ages 5+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96

Kaplan Early Learning National Geographic Level 2 Nonfiction Readers for Kids, Ages 5+ - Set of 8 Educational Science and Nature Books for Early Elementary, Classroom Library Books Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $36.86 1 $36.86

Dork Diaries - Dork Diaries Boxed Set (Books 1-3) - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $32.84 1 $32.84

Goosebumps Classic (Series 1) - 10 Books Set Collection R.L. Stine • Amazon Business $31.34 1 $31.34

A Bad Case of Stripes (paperback picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $9.00 2 $18.00

The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost			$356.34
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$24.94
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.35
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$416.63
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$73.52
Total project goal			$490.15
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$490.15
2 Donors			-$440.15
Donations toward project cost			-$374.13
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$66.02
match offer			-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$42.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$7.50
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Diverse Books to Inspire a Love of Reading

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

Equity Focus

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