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Ms. Adams-Williams from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Celebrate Me!

Help me give my students books with characters that look like them in honor of Black History Month!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Adams-Williams's classroom raised $325

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

As Black History Month is quickly approaching, I want my students to celebrate themselves. African Americans have a rich history and our students need to know about it! Each student will receive a book and bookmark wrapped in a special bag as a gift for Black History Month.

It is important for my students to see characters that look like them and have had similar experiences.

The books will last much longer than the month of February. By allowing students to have a piece of history, they can celebrate Black History Month and be inspired all year long!

Ms. Adams-Williams Adlai E Stevenson Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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 100 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Silkfly 48 Pieces Black History Month Gift Bags Bulk Black History Month Treat Goodie Candy Paper Bags Juneteenth Gift Wrap Bags for African American Independence Day Party Decorations Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Becoming • Amazon Business $8.64 4 $34.56
The Only Black Girls in Town (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $8.09 4 $32.36
Clean Getaway (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $8.09 4 $32.36
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings • Amazon Business $7.50 4 $30.00
President of the Whole Sixth Grade (President Series, 2) • Amazon Business $6.86 4 $27.44
Black Boy Joy: 17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood • Amazon Business $6.27 4 $25.08
Resurhang 200 Pcs Black History Month Bookmarks Double Sided Inspirational Bookmarks Bulk African American Celebration Gifts for Women Men Book Lovers Black History Month Party Favor Gifts • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$235.77

Vendor shipping charges

$6.47

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$275.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.67

Total project goal

$324.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$324.45

1 Donor

-$153.21

Donations toward project cost

-$137.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.32

match offer

-$162.22

Match offer toward project cost

-$137.89

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.33

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.01

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$0.00

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