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Ms. Mandell from Philadelphia, PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Identity Library for the Art Room

Help me give my students books about identity, some cozy lighting, and cushions for flexible seating while they read.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mandell's classroom raised $410

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am building out my classroom library, and this diverse collection of books will help students see themselves represented more in the classroom and help them to feel more comfortable in my classroom! There are titles for a range of reading levels, cushions for flexible seating while at the carpet, and cozy lighting to make the environment calm and inviting.

Having a wider range of books in my classroom library will set my students up for success.

Being able to choose what they want to read will help them to build deeper connections to the content. My students work hard and want to learn.

Ms. Mandell Gen George A McCall School Grades 6-8

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.

Philadelphia, PA View local requests

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

715 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Riakrum 12 Pcs Floor Cushions Bulk for Classroom 15 Inch Colored Flexible Seating with Handle Soft Foam Floor Pillow for Kids Adults Daycare School Home Office Chair(Square) • Amazon Business $67.99 1 $67.99
OHLUX Outdoor String Lights,110FT Dimmable Patio Lights with 58 G40 Shatterproof 2200K LED Bulbs(2 Spare),Waterproof Hanging Lights String for Outside Backyard,Cafe,Porch,Deck,Porch(110FT*1strand) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
The Big Book of Pride Flags • Amazon Business $17.06 1 $17.06
Love, Violet • Amazon Business $16.56 1 $16.56
The Black Flamingo • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
Only This Beautiful Moment • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
Magic Like That • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
Sewing the Rainbow: A Story about Gilbert Baker • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
Grandad's Pride (A Grandad's Camper LGBTQ Pride Book for Kids in partnership with GLAAD) • Amazon Business $13.32 1 $13.32
Ramen for Everyone • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
The Boy & the Bindi • Amazon Business $12.16 1 $12.16
Cómo Aidan llegó a ser un hermano (When Aidan Became a Brother) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.05 1 $12.05
Timid • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
That's Not My Name! • Amazon Business $11.30 1 $11.30
Bilal Cooks Daal • Amazon Business $10.83 1 $10.83
In the Key of Us • Amazon Business $10.69 1 $10.69
Too Bright to See: (Newbery Honor Award Winner) • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
The Making of Butterflies • Amazon Business $9.29 1 $9.29
Hurricane Child (Scholastic Gold) • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39

Materials cost

$313.48

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$348.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.44

Total project goal

$409.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$409.62

1 Donor

-$174.09

Donations toward project cost

-$174.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$204.81

Match offer toward project cost

-$174.09

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.72

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.72

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$0.00

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