Help me give my students access to an engaging, diverse classroom library that reflects different topics and perspectives.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Coats's classroom raised $795
This project is fully funded
My Project
We are seeking funding to acquire a selection of diverse and engaging books that will significantly enhance our students' learning experiences. These books will provide our students with the opportunity to see themselves reflected in the literature they read, fostering a sense of belonging and understanding of their own identities. By incorporating stories from various cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives, we aim to cultivate empathy and critical thinking skills in our students. The requested materials will not only enrich our curriculum but also encourage a love for reading, as students will connect with characters and narratives that resonate with their own lives and experiences.
Our primary goal for this project is to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that nurtures each student's unique voice and perspective.
We believe that our students, who come from a diverse array of backgrounds and experiences, are special because they bring rich cultural narratives that can enhance classroom discussions and promote a deeper understanding of the world around them. By providing access to books that reflect their identities and experiences, we aim to empower our students to engage actively in their learning, develop critical literacy skills, and build a community that values diversity and inclusion. This project will ultimately help our students emerge as informed and empathetic global citizens.
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
4 Book Set: Native American Paperback Book Club (ages 8-12) - The Sea in Winter, We Still Belong, How I Became a Ghost, Ancestor Approved
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$46.00
2
$92.00
Heartstopper #1-4 Box Set
• Amazon Business
$35.59
2
$71.18
The Crossover Series 3 Books Collection Set by Kwame Alexander (The Crossover, Booked & Rebound)
• Amazon Business
$23.95
2
$47.90
Pemmican Wars (A Girl Called Echo) (Volume 1)
• Amazon Business
$16.43
2
$32.86
Nightmare King
• Amazon Business
$15.25
2
$30.50
Road Allowance Era (A Girl Called Echo) (Volume 4)
• Amazon Business
$14.80
2
$29.60
Hide and Seeker
• Amazon Business
$12.99
2
$25.98
Time Bomb
• Amazon Business
$12.79
2
$25.58
I Am Alfonso Jones
• Amazon Business
$12.49
2
$24.98
Heartstopper #5: A Graphic Novel
• Amazon Business
$11.98
2
$23.96
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water (hardcover)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$19.00
1
$19.00
Rick Riordan Presents: City of the Plague God-The Adventures of Sik Aziz Book 1
• Amazon Business
$8.99
2
$17.98
Rick Riordan Presents: Shadow Crosser, The-A Storm Runner Novel, Book 3
• Amazon Business
$8.36
2
$16.72
Rick Riordan Presents: Fire Keeper, The-A Storm Runner Novel, Book 2 (Storm Runner, 2)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
2
$15.98
Rick Riordan Presents: The Last Fallen Star-A Gifted Clans Novel (Gifted Clans, 1)
• Amazon Business
$7.49
2
$14.98
Rick Riordan Presents: Dragon Pearl-A Thousand Worlds Novel Book 1
• Amazon Business
$7.00
2
$14.00
Save Me a Seat (Scholastic Gold)
• AKJ Education
$6.56
2
$13.12
Black Brother, Black Brother
• AKJ Education
$6.56
2
$13.12
Land of the Cranes (Scholastic Gold)
• Amazon Business
$6.22
2
$12.44
Rick Riordan Presents: Storm Runner, The
• Amazon Business
$5.57
2
$11.14
The Door of No Return (The Door of No Return series, 1)
• Amazon Business
$5.56
2
$11.12
Ghost Boys
• Amazon Business
$5.42
2
$10.84
Amal Unbound
• Amazon Business
$5.24
2
$10.48
Materials cost
$585.46
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$51.23
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.78
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$675.47
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$119.20
Total project goal
$794.67
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$794.67
1 Donor
-$675.47
Donations toward project cost
-$675.47
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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