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Mrs. Coty from Morley, MI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading Outside the Box

Help me give my students a large expanse of representative books of all cultures!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Coty's classroom raised $258

This project is fully funded

My Project

I’m working to expand our classroom library with books that reflect a wide range of cultures, races, and ethnic backgrounds. While many of our books are donated and based on student interests, I want to introduce my students to stories outside their usual experiences—stories that build empathy, broaden perspectives, and celebrate diversity.

In our small rural school, students rarely encounter narratives about the lives and challenges faced by Mexican-, Native-, Black-, or Chinese-American youth.

Yet these stories are powerful, relatable, and age-appropriate for middle school readers. The books I've selected are highly rated and carefully vetted to ensure both cultural authenticity and classroom suitability.

By funding this project, you're helping students discover new worlds, understand different perspectives, and grow into compassionate, informed individuals. Representation matters—and your support helps make that possible.

Mrs. Coty Morley - Stanwood Middle School Grades 6-8

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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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Power Book: What is it, Who Has it, and Why? • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks - Adapted for Young People (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You (hardcover, ages 8-12) - featured Black History books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Escape to Gold Mountain: A Graphic History of the Chinese in North America • Amazon Business $13.32 1 $13.32
SLAY • Amazon Business $12.08 1 $12.08
The Only Black Girls in Town • Amazon Business $11.62 1 $11.62
This Book Is Anti-Racist - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $10.94 1 $10.94
Gabi, a Girl in Pieces • Amazon Business $10.86 1 $10.86
Here to Stay • Amazon Business $10.63 1 $10.63
King and the Dragonflies (Scholastic Gold) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z • Amazon Business $9.37 1 $9.37
Clean Getaway • Amazon Business $7.55 1 $7.55
My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
What's the Big Deal About Freedom - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37

Materials cost

$186.27

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$219.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.66

Total project goal

$257.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $257.72

1 Donor

-$115.30

Donations toward project cost

-$109.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.76

match offer

-$128.85

Match offer toward project cost

-$109.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.33

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.57

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