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Mrs. Davis from Taylorsville, NC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Opening New Chapters: a Diverse Library for Curious Second Graders

Help me give my students the opportunity to read new books.

  • $689 goal

This project expired on October 10, 2025.

This project expired on October 10, 2025.

My Project

Every day, my second-grade students walk into our classroom ready to learn, wonder, and grow. But when they go to our classroom library, they're often greeted by torn covers, outdated facts, and characters that no longer reflect their world. Our library needs a refresh—and with your help, we can bring it back to life.

I'm requesting a vibrant collection of new, diverse books that will spark a love of reading in every child.

From page-turning fiction to awe-inspiring biographies, these books will allow students to see themselves—and others—in powerful, positive ways. Stories featuring protagonists from different cultures, backgrounds, and abilities will open hearts and minds, while fresh nonfiction will challenge their thinking and stir their creativity.

We need books across three key genres:

Fiction to build imagination, empathy, and fluency

Non-fiction to feed their curiosity about science, animals, and the world

Biographies to inspire perseverance through real-life role models

Many of our books were printed before my students were born. They don’t reflect today’s diverse voices or align with current learning goals. This project allows students to access relevant texts that match their reading levels and interests.

Imagine a student who once struggled to connect with books lighting up as she reads Hair Love or The Proudest Blue. Picture a reluctant reader captivated by National Geographic Kids or Who Would Win? animal fact books, eagerly sharing facts with classmates.

Books are more than paper—they're passports to new ideas and doorways to self-discovery. Your support will put meaningful, engaging literature into the hands of children just beginning their independent reading journeys. With the right books, we can nurture confident, compassionate readers who see reading not just as a skill but as a joy.

Thank you for helping us turn the page toward a brighter, more inclusive future.

Mrs. Davis Bethlehem Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

Taylorsville, NC 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

Never Before Funded 20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elephant and Piggy - Elephant and Piggie Collection - 18 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $133.46 1 $133.46
Dog Man - Dog Man Collection - 10 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $96.29 1 $96.29
I Survived Series Graphic Novels Collection (6 Books) • Amazon Business $52.90 1 $52.90
3 Book Set: GIRLS in STEM Bundle: Counting on Katherine, Shark Lady, Ada Twist, Scientist (hardcover picture books, science math) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
3 Book Set: LATINO VOICES Bundle: Alma,Growing An Artist,Julián Is a Mermaid (hardcover picture books,underrepresented authors) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
Who Would Win? - Who Would Win? Collection - 11 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $39.34 1 $39.34
Kaplan Early Learning Who Was/Is Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $36.95 1 $36.95
Goosebumps Classic (Series 1) - 10 Books Set Collection R.L. Stine • Amazon Business $31.34 1 $31.34
The Bad Guys Box Set: Books 1-5 - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $21.86 1 $21.86

Materials cost

$508.14

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $39.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$585.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.30

Total project goal

$688.69

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