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Mrs. Coley from Nashville, TN is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Bridges Through Books

Help me give my students the gift of literacy through a diverse library.

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My Project

I am thrilled to share with you my passion for fostering a love of reading and learning in my English 2 classroom. With your support, I aim to create a vibrant and diverse classroom library that will make a lasting impact on my students' educational journey.

The specific items I am requesting for this project, such as a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books, literary classics, contemporary novels, and reference materials, will play a crucial role in enhancing my students' learning experience.

By having access to a well-stocked classroom library, my students will be able to:

Expand their literary horizons: The diverse collection of books will expose my students to various genres, cultures, and perspectives. It will encourage them to explore different literary styles and broaden their understanding of the world around them.

Develop critical thinking skills: Engaging with high-quality literature will stimulate critical thinking and analytical skills. Through thoughtful discussions and analysis of the texts they read, my students will develop their ability to interpret complex ideas and articulate their thoughts effectively.

Improve reading comprehension: Having access to a variety of reading materials at different levels of difficulty will allow me to differentiate instruction based on individual student needs. This personalized approach will help improve reading comprehension skills and foster a love for independent reading.

My primary goal is to create an inviting and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels empowered to explore the world of literature. By building this classroom library, I aim to: Cultivate a love for reading: I want to instill a lifelong love for reading in my students.

Mrs. Coley Valor College Preparatory Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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Nashville, TN View local requests

More than a third 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

HBCU Alum 140 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
4 High School Favorites #1 (Ages 14+): Becoming, Black Enough, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, Blackout (paperback & hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $60.00 1 $60.00
Twilight Collection - 4 Book Set • AKJ Education $53.58 1 $53.58
Divergent Collection - 3 Book Set • AKJ Education $39.40 1 $39.40
The Hunger Games Collection - 3 Book Set • AKJ Education $35.46 1 $35.46
The Lord of the Rings Collection - 4 Book Set • AKJ Education $28.35 1 $28.35
High School Hi/Lo: Bluford Series Collection - 7 Book Set • AKJ Education $27.75 1 $27.75
Their Eyes Were Watching God (Modern Classics) (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $17.99 1 $17.99
We Are All So Good at Smiling (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
Barracoon (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $16.99 1 $16.99
The Poet X • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
The Things They Carried • AKJ Education $11.89 1 $11.89
Where Things Come Back • AKJ Education $9.48 1 $9.48
97 Things to Do Before You Finish High School • AKJ Education $9.48 1 $9.48
Calling My Name • AKJ Education $8.75 1 $8.75
Speak • AKJ Education $6.14 1 $6.14

Materials cost

$358.35

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$398.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.36

Total project goal

$469.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $469.09

4 Donors

-$452.34

Donations toward project cost

-$398.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.74

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