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

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Representation Matters

Help me give my students a library that reflects their cultures and experiences.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Weathers's classroom raised $579

This project is fully funded

My Project

What I love most about my students is their curiosity, resilience, and the unique perspectives they bring to the classroom every day. They are thoughtful, creative, and eager to learn when given the right tools and opportunities.

Providing a library that reflects who they are gives my students a mirror to see themselves, windows to understand others, and doors to imagine new possibilities.

Culturally responsive books can ignite a love for reading, build confidence, and create meaningful connections between school and students. My goal is to support literacy skills, foster empathy, introduce my students to perspectives and experiences different from their own to build critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the world.

Mrs. Weathers Detroit Merit Charter Academy 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.

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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

HBCU Alum 30 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Henoyso 40 Pcs Primary Composition Notebook for Kids 9.75 x 7.5 Inch K-2 Primary Writing Journal with Rainbow Spine 60 Pages Draw and White Journal for Student School Supplies (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99
Kaplan Early Learning Junie B. Jones Chapter Book Set - Collection of 10 Paperback Titles for Kindergarten,1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 3rd Grade, Elementary Classroom Library Children's Books, Ages 5+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
The Story of Women's History Box Set: Inspiring Biographies for Young Readers (The Story of: Inspiring Biographies for Young Readers) • Amazon Business $30.42 1 $30.42
Gaither Sisters Trilogy Boxed Book Set: One Crazy Summer, P.S. Be Eleven, Gone Crazy in Alabama x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $30.00 1 $30.00
School Trip: A Graphic Novel (paperback graphic novel) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $14.00 2 $28.00
The Story of Black History Box Set: Inspiring Biographies for Young Readers (The Story of: Inspiring Biographies for Young Readers) • Amazon Business $22.91 1 $22.91
A Black Women's History of the United States (ReVisioning History) • Amazon Business $22.71 1 $22.71
Change Sings (hardcover) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks - featured Black History picture books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
A Place Inside of Me A Poem to Heal the Heart - Caldecott Honor Book (hardcover picture book, poetic) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Becoming Muhammad Ali (hardcover) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $17.00 1 $17.00
The Comic Book Story of Basketball: A Fast-Break History of Hoops • Amazon Business $16.32 1 $16.32
Gueevin 72 Pcs Black History Month Pencils Students Wood Pencils with Eraser School Bulk Stationery Pencil for Kids Office Classroom Gifts Party Favors • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Harriet Tubman: Fighter for Freedom! (Show Me History!) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
The Young Activist's Dictionary of Social Justice: Developed by a Team of Antibias, Anti-Racism Educators and LGBTQ+ Advocates. • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Inside the Pencil Box: A Colorful Children's Book About the Powers of Teamwork & Friendship as a Story for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, Elementary Kids Ages 5 6 7 8 9 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Mystery of the Toxic Playground (Sycamore Street Mysteries) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Mystery of the Missing Books (Sycamore Street Mysteries) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
20th Century American Women's History for Kids: The Major Events that Shaped the Past and Present (History by Century) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Decorably 12 Black History Posters for Classroom High School, 11x14in Matte-Laminated Black History Month Posters for Classroom • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
40 Pcs Happy Juneteenth Party Favor June 19 1865 Black Freedom Day Button Badges Pins Accessories Bulk for African Afro American Festival Party Independence Day Goodie Bag Fillers Stuffers Gifts • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids: 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-Day U.S.A. (History's Greatest Heroes) • Amazon Business $8.24 1 $8.24
Sophie Washington: Mission: Costa Rica • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Zac's Mighty Wheels and the Case of the Missing Grannies • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
98 Feet Black History Month Bulletin Board Border Decorations, 3 Rolls Kente Bulletin Board Borders Black History Month Decorations for Classroom African American Festival Wall and Door Decoration • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$454.61

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$491.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.72

Total project goal

$578.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $578.15

2 Donors

-$456.80

Donations toward project cost

-$405.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.18

Matching donations from our partners

-$100.95

Match offers toward project cost

-$85.81

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.14

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$20.40

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