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Ms. Wimberly from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling a Passion for Reading With Irresistible Books

Help me give my students Bluford Series books to ignite their love for reading and inspire personal growth through literature.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Wimberly's classroom raised $585

This project is fully funded

My Project

I absolutely adore my students because they are a vibrant mix of curiosity and creativity, each one with a unique spark waiting to be ignited. Aside from their boundless energy and occasional comedic outbursts that keep our classroom lively, it's their unwavering enthusiasm to learn and grow that truly sets them apart. These young minds have an incredible potential for growth and self-discovery, and I am committed to helping them embark on a lifelong journey of learning through literature.

Together, we're creating a space where their imaginations can soar, and their voices can be heard through the power of books.

The specific items I am requesting, a set of Bluford Series books, will significantly impact their learning journey. The Bluford Series offers relatable stories that resonate with young readers, tackling real-life issues and experiences they can connect with. These books will improve their reading skills and foster empathy, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the world around them. They will provide a safe space for self-reflection and exploration, helping my students develop into well-rounded individuals.

The goal of this project is to instill a love for reading in my students and to cultivate a strong sense of empathy and understanding through literature. I want them to see books as a source of knowledge and a gateway to new worlds and perspectives.

Ms. Wimberly Fernwood Elementary School Grades 6-8

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

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bluford Series 20-Book Boxed Set (Books 1-20) • Amazon Business $80.09 5 $400.45
The Chosen (Bluford Series Book 22) • Amazon Business $5.95 5 $29.75
Girls Like Me (Bluford Series Book 21) • Amazon Business $5.95 5 $29.75

Materials cost

$459.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$496.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.68

Total project goal

$584.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$584.53

1 Donor

-$292.26

Donations toward project cost

-$248.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.84

match offer

-$292.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$248.43

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.84

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$0.00

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