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Mrs. McClendon from Riverview, FL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. McClendon's classroom raised $546

Representation Matters: Diverse Books for Our Diverse Students

Help me give my students the opportunity to see themselves being reflected in the stories they read, where all students can explore their identities and learn about the world beyond their own experiences.

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Mrs. McClendon Southshore Charter Academy
Riverview, FL Grades 6-8

My Project

Our classroom is a vibrant and diverse community, filled with curious minds from various backgrounds. As an educator, I believe that every child deserves to see themselves reflected in the stories they read. Unfortunately, our classroom library lacks the representation our students need.

I am seeking your support to provide a diverse collection of books that celebrate different cultures, identities, and experiences.

These books will empower our students, allowing them to connect with characters who look like them, speak their language, and share their dreams.

By donating to our project, you'll directly impact the lives of our young readers. Your contribution will help us create a more inclusive and welcoming environment, where all students can explore their identities and learn about the world beyond their own experiences.

Thank you for considering our project. Together, we can open doors to new perspectives and inspire a lifelong love of reading!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

80 students impacted 9 donors
Mrs. McClendon Southshore Charter Academy Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Riverview, FL View local requests 80 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
5 Book Bundle: Graphic Novels #2 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback book set) - Break, Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, Four Eyes, Invisible, Duel • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $75.00 2 $150.00
5 Book Bundle: Graphic Novels #3 - Underrepresented Authors (book set) White Bird, Ain't Burned All Bright, Run, They Called Us Enemy, Long Way Down • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $90.00 1 $90.00
4 Book Bundle: Graphic Novels #1 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback book set) - American Born Chinese, Mexikid, Frizzy, When Stars Are Scattered • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $60.00 1 $60.00
Achieve It! Percy Jackson & The Olympians Book Series Variety Pack, Grades 5 to 9, Set of 5 - Grades 5-9 - Kids • School Specialty $48.74 1 $48.74
Jason Reynolds & Track Series Collection (paperback box set) • MahoganyBooks $28.79 1 $28.79
The Day You Begin (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.10 1 $17.10
All American Boys (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $11.70 1 $11.70
Odd One Out (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $9.89 1 $9.89

Materials cost

$416.22

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.62

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$464.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.90

Total project goal

$545.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $545.98

7 Donors

-$528.33

Donations toward project cost

-$464.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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