Help me give my students a reference of other cultures and backgrounds different than what they are used to. Help me allow the few diverse students to read about books that pertain to them.
$1,200 goal
This project expired on October 9, 2025.
This project expired on October 9, 2025.
My Project
I'm trying to provide a classroom library that many of my rural students may not otherwise have a chance to read. I've included graphic novels because many of my special education students are reluctant readers.
While I've added graphic novels, I've added chapter books, as well, that my students can read if they so choose.
I've also added STEM books to encourage STEM thinking in my classroom with real-life stories about women in STEM.
One title that I included is Hidden Figures because I would like to do a classroom read. This upcoming school year, I would like to try something different to engage my students by reading about how women of color were pioneers in space technology and mathematics in a time when society didn't give much credit.
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
25 students impacted
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Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race (hardcover) - featured Black History picture books for classroom library
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$18.00
15
$270.00
5 Book Set: Graphic Novels #3 - Underrepresented Authors (ages 12+) White Bird, Ain't Burned All Bright, Run, They Called Us Enemy, Long Way Down
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$90.00
1
$90.00
5 Book Set: Graphic Novels #2 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback, ages 8-12) - Break, Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, Four Eyes, Invisible, Duel
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$80.00
1
$80.00
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Picture Book Edition (hardcover) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks
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$18.00
3
$54.00
4 Book Set: YA Paperback Book Club (ages 12+) - Abuela, Don't Forget Me, Harvest House, Last Cuentista, The Cost of Knowing
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$52.00
1
$52.00
3 Book Set: GIRLS in STEM Bundle: Counting on Katherine, Shark Lady, Ada Twist, Scientist (hardcover picture books, science math)
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$48.00
1
$48.00
3 Book Set: Graphic Novels - Jerry Craft Author Study: New Kid, Class Act, School Trip (paperback, ages 8-12) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks
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$42.00
1
$42.00
When Stars Are Scattered (paperback graphic novel)
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$17.00
2
$34.00
All American Boys (paperback) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks
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$13.00
2
$26.00
Malala: My Story of Standing Up for Girls' Rights (paperback chapter book)
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$12.00
2
$24.00
The Hate U Give (hardcover, YA ages 14+ mature) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks
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$22.00
1
$22.00
Mother of Sharks (hardcover STEM picture book)
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$20.00
1
$20.00
Big - Caldecott Medal Winner & Coretta Scott King Honor Title (hardcover picture book, social emotional learning)
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$20.00
1
$20.00
We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know (hardcover picture book)
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$19.00
1
$19.00
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story (hardcover picture book)
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$18.00
1
$18.00
Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly Graphic Novel Collection (Boxed Set): The Coldfire Curse; Shadow Hills; Night Hunt
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$17.89
1
$17.89
Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly Graphic Novel Collection #2 (Boxed Set): Ghost Island; Inferno New Year; Ice Dragon
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$17.89
1
$17.89
Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly Graphic Novel Collection #3 (Boxed Set): Cinder's Flame; The Shattered Shore; Legion of Lava
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$17.79
1
$17.79
The Together Tree (hardcover picture book)
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$16.00
1
$16.00
A Different Pond - Caldecott Honor Book (hardcover picture book)
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$16.00
1
$16.00
Last Stop on Market Street (hardcover picture book); Award Winning Caldecott Honor Book
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$16.00
1
$16.00
The Graveyard Book Graphic Novel: Volume 2
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$15.99
1
$15.99
The Graveyard Book Graphic Novel: Volume 1
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$14.29
1
$14.29
The Downstairs Girl (YA paperback) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick
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$14.00
1
$14.00
Hansel and Gretel Standard Edition (A Toon Graphic)
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$10.16
1
$10.16
Materials cost
$975.01
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$14.63
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,019.64
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$179.94
Total project goal
$1,199.58
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