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Ms. Joyner from Little Rock, AR is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Ms. Joyner Buy Children's Books for Her Class

Help me give my students by creating children’s books helps students learn about child development by encouraging them to think like young children what they understand, how they learn, & what keeps them engaged.

  • $617 goal

This project expired on September 29, 2025.

This project expired on September 29, 2025.

My Project

Creating children’s books helps students learn about child development by encouraging them to think like young children—what they understand, how they learn, and what keeps them engaged. This hands-on experience builds a deeper understanding of how children grow and learn at different ages. It also allows future educators to practice designing developmentally appropriate content that supports early literacy, language skills, and emotional connection through storytelling.

From an economic perspective, making durable, reusable books is a smart investment.

These books can be used by many children over time, saving money on replacements and providing lasting educational value. It’s a cost-effective way to support early learning and development. Additionally, by creating their own books, students learn to be resourceful and thoughtful about educational materials, helping schools and programs stretch limited budgets while still offering high-quality learning tools.

Ms. Joyner Robinson High School Grades 9-12

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.

Little Rock, AR View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 300 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Litpoetic 36 Pack Blank Hardcover Books for Kids to Write Stories 5X5 inch Hardcover Blank Book Bulk, Unlined Blank Page Make Your Own Book for Christmas Gift, DIY,Classroom (White,36 Pages) • Amazon Business $49.99 9 $449.91

Materials cost

$449.91

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$37.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$523.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.43

Total project goal

$616.21

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