Help me give my students engaging stories that not only build their reading skills but also reflect their identities—books with characters who look like them, share their experiences, and make them feel seen.
Instilling a love of reading in Black and Brown children creates a powerful and lasting impact. When students see themselves reflected in the books they read, it builds confidence, validates their identity, and fosters a stronger connection to learning. Culturally relevant books encourage joy in reading, which leads to increased engagement, stronger literacy skills, and improved academic performance. More importantly, reading becomes a tool for empowerment, imagination, and self-expression. By providing books that reflect their lives and voices, we help students feel seen, valued, and inspired to reach their full potential.
More than half 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
5 Book Set: Graphic Novels #2 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback, ages 8-12) - Break, Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, Four Eyes, Invisible, Duel
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$80.00
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$80.00
4 Book Set: Graphic Novels #1 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback, ages 10+) - American Born Chinese, Mexikid, Frizzy, When Stars Are Scattered
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$62.00
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$62.00
4 Book Set: Graphic Novels #6 - Underrepresented Stories in Sports (paperback, ages 8-12) Swim Team, Gamerville, Hoops, Change the Game
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$62.00
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$62.00
A Series Of Unfortunate Events Collection 13 Books Set Pack
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$58.40
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$58.40
4 Elementary Favorites - Book Set #1 (ages 8-12): Black Boy Joy, Good Kind of Trouble, Stamped For Kids, Hidden Figures Young Readers' x MahoganyBooks
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$52.00
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$52.00
3 Book Set: GIRLS in STEM Bundle: Counting on Katherine, Shark Lady, Ada Twist, Scientist (hardcover picture books, science math)
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$48.00
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$48.00
3 Book Set: Graphic Novels - Jerry Craft Author Study: New Kid, Class Act, School Trip (paperback, ages 8-12) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks
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$42.00
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$42.00
3 Book Set: The Crossover Series (ages 8-12, boxed): The Crossover, Booked, Rebound (paperback) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks
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$32.00
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$32.00
4 Book Set: Jason Reynolds & Track Series Collection (paperback boxed, 10+) x MahoganyBooks - books for classroom library
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$30.00
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$30.00
4 Book Set - Who HQ: Contemporary Figures: Venus & Serena Williams, Simone Biles, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan (paperback) x MahoganyBooks
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$28.00
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$28.00
Good Things - social emotional learning, grief, love & loss (hardcover picture book, ages 4-8)
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$22.00
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$22.00
Jabari Jumps (paperback picture book)
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$10.00
2
$20.00
The Day You Begin (hardcover picture book) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks
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$19.00
1
$19.00
I Believe I Can (hardcover picture book, ages 4-8) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks
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$19.00
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$19.00
The Name Jar (paperback picture book)
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$9.00
2
$18.00
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race (hardcover) - featured Black History picture books for classroom library
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$18.00
1
$18.00
Islandborn (hardcover picture book)
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$18.00
1
$18.00
Where Are You From? (hardcover picture book)
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$16.00
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$16.00
Materials cost
$644.40
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.67
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$684.07
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$120.72
Total project goal
$804.79
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$804.79
2 Donors
-$153.31
Donations toward project cost
-$149.56
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$3.75
Matching donations from our partners
-$628.84
Match offers toward project cost
-$534.51
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Billups and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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