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Mrs. Odom from Carrollton, VA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mirrors and Windows 4

Help me give my students stories that mirror their lives and offer windows into the lives of others.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Odom's classroom raised $563

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students represent the possibility of what the world could be. They have unique experiences of the world, yet create an atmosphere where all are valued and respected. I teach first graders in a public school. They are curious and excited about learning.

My Project

My goal is to create a classroom where we celebrate differences. Students need to explore the presence of diversity in their own lives. I will use books, pictures, and materials to help students develop a deep understanding of diversity.

Students will be exposed to different thoughts and perspectives.

I want to increase their understanding of the world. By bringing awareness to issues others face because of their race, ethnicity, or gender, they will develop an appreciation for the struggles and contributions of others. This will further foster their mindset of acceptance.

Mrs. Odom Carrollton Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Carrollton, VA View local requests

More than a third 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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Peeny Butter Fudge • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
IntersectionAllies: We Make Room for All • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Standing on Her Shoulders • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb • Amazon Business $17.72 1 $17.72
Ticktock Banneker's Clock • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Saturdays Are For Stella • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Just Like Me • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Freedom Soup • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
More than a Princess • Amazon Business $14.78 1 $14.78
Patricia's Vision: The Doctor Who Saved Sight (Volume 7) (People Who Shaped Our World) • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Carmela Full of Wishes • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Change Sings: A Children's Anthem • Amazon Business $14.08 1 $14.08
Black Is a Rainbow Color • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
Like a Girl • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
Party: A Mystery • Amazon Business $13.80 1 $13.80
Grandpa Grumps • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
Saturday • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
A Voice Named Aretha • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Bread for Words: A Frederick Douglass Story • Amazon Business $13.19 1 $13.19
Lift as You Climb: The Story of Ella Baker • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom (Volume 6) (People Who Shaped Our World) • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
The Magic in Changing Your Stars • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Curlilocks and the Big Bad Hairbrush • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
Curlilocks and the Three Pink Pandas • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
3 2 1 Awesome!: 20 Fearless Women Who Dared to Be Different • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Be the Difference: 40+ ideas for kids to create positive change using empathy, kindness, equality and environmental awareness • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Mindy Kim, Class President (4) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$441.23

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$477.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.33

Total project goal

$562.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$562.18

1 Donor

-$562.18

Donations toward project cost

-$477.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.33

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$0.00

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