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Ms. Medeiros from New Bedford, MA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Diverse Books for Diverse Readers

Help me give my students a chance for a more diverse classroom library.

  • $276 goal

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My Students

As a teacher working in a high poverty area, my students are constantly faced with many challenges both in and out of the classroom. They are subjected to many high risk obstacles that can bring many emotions. Despite their many challenges, I am trying to provide my students with a safe and welcoming space. A space where they are free to learn, grow, create and imagine.

My students have the potential to be creators, inventors and much more.

The students all receive free lunch based on the socioeconomic standings of this city. The school has about eight hundred students and of those students, most come from single parent households, poverty and/or shelter homes. Such difficulties may prevent them from getting ahead in life and progressing to their full potential. Entering my classroom, I focus on who they are and not their challenges. From the moment they walk into the room until the moment they leave, I want to create a positive room that inspires the students to grow, excel and imagine.

My Project

Given the inner city location of my school, some families are not able to purchase high quality children's books for their learners. I would like to connect my students to characters, stories and challenges that they can relate to.

When students read and look at books with characters who look like themselves, they feel valued and seen.

Many of the books in my library were donated and although there are many great books, they lack diverse characters. Giving children more books opens endless possibilities for the young child's mind by relating it to who they are and empowering them.

Ms. Medeiros Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Medeiros

New Bedford, MA 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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
All Are Welcome • Amazon Business $13.94 2 $27.88
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
The Good Egg • Amazon Business $15.64 1 $15.64
Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You • Amazon Business $14.68 1 $14.68
Pink Is for Boys • Amazon Business $14.46 1 $14.46
I Am Enough • Amazon Business $14.46 1 $14.46
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
The Dot • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
A Little SPOT of Anxiety: A Story About Calming Your Worries • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
The Bad Seed • Amazon Business $11.73 1 $11.73
Hair Love • Amazon Business $10.96 1 $10.96
Chocolate Milk, Por Favor: Celebrating Diversity with Empathy • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage To Be Who You Are • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
Skin Like Mine (2) (Kids Like Mine) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Our Class is a Family • Amazon Business $8.51 1 $8.51

Materials cost

$201.57

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$234.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.40

Total project goal

$275.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $275.99

2 Donors

-$259.08

Donations toward project cost

-$223.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.11

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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