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Mrs. Kirby from Columbia, SC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let’s READ!

Help me give my students the gift of reading by providing a variety of STEM, fiction, and chapter books!

  • $807 goal

This project expired on September 24, 2025.

This project expired on September 24, 2025.

My Project

Every child loves the opportunity to explore through books!

A Classroom Library should cater to all students' unique interests, backgrounds, and reading levels.

Offering a diverse selection of titles allows students to make choices and sparks their imagination—reading can transport them to places they may never visit in real life. A well-stocked library quickly becomes a favorite spot in the classroom.

Students will be encouraged to respond to their reading through a variety of collaborative enriched activities to bridge the gap between reading and real life experiences.

Thank you for collaborating with me to bring joy and real life connections into the classroom through a warm and inviting literacy area!

Mrs. Kirby Center for Achievement Grades PreK-2

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

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Columbia, SC 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 16 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magic Tree House - Magic Tree House Books 1-28 Boxed Set - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $139.23 1 $139.23
How to Catch Books for Kids Set • Amazon Business $88.99 1 $88.99
There Was an Old Lady, 11-Book Collection Set • Amazon Business $68.65 1 $68.65
HyDren 20 Pcs Safari Stuffed Animals 11.8'' Plush Jungle Wild Animals Cute Elephant Giraffe Lion Tiger Monkey Stuff Animals Soft Plush Animals in Bulk Stuffed Animals Toy for Toddler Baby Jungle Party • Amazon Business $62.99 1 $62.99
Fumete 12 Pcs Floor Pillows Cushions Seating 15 x 15 Inches Color Round Seat Reading Floor Chair Cushions for Kids Adults Classroom Home School Playing Supplies(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $62.99 1 $62.99
Hair Love (hardcover, ages 4-8) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks - picture books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 2 $36.00
Achieve It! Mercy Watson Collection: Variety Book Pack, Grades 1 to 3, Set of 4 - Grades 1-3 - Kids • School Specialty $28.27 1 $28.27
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race (hardcover) - featured Black History picture books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Jabari Jumps (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Dicunoy 10PCS Acrylic Book Stands, Clear Display Easel, Art Display Holder for Picture Album, Brochure, Paperbacks on Tabletop, Shelves, Classroom, Library, Store • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Iggy Peck, Architect: A Picture Book (The Questioneers) • Amazon Business $11.72 1 $11.72
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez: A Picture Book (The Questioneers) • Amazon Business $11.33 1 $11.33
Rosie Revere, Engineer: A Picture Book (The Questioneers) • Amazon Business $10.77 1 $10.77
Ada Twist, Scientist: A Picture Book (The Questioneers) • Amazon Business $10.58 1 $10.58
Iggy Peck's Big Project Book for Amazing Architects (The Questioneers) • Amazon Business $9.14 1 $9.14
Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year (The Questioneers) • Amazon Business $8.78 1 $8.78

Materials cost

$601.43

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.83

Sales tax

 $42.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$685.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.00

Total project goal

$806.68

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