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Ms. Dane from Denver, CO is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Diverse Books- Representation Matters!

Help me give my students the representation they deserve in the books that they read and help them learn about the importance of social emotional well being and feelings. the future is bright!

  • $579 goal

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My Project

Our school is an international Baccalaureate school in the Denver public school system. We strive to teach our kids about different cultures and to embrace their own identities. Being internationally minded and teaching through a global perspective is a big part of who we are. With the budget of a public school, books become our window into the global world. We have been working hard to ensure our classroom libraries not only represent students of color as characters, but also books written by authors of color, or own voice books. The majority of the books in this project feature both underrepresented populations as well as diverse authors.

Ms. Dane
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Purely C105 Wireless Vacuum & Air Duster for Keyboard, Desktop, and Computers (PKBVC105) • Quill.com $80.99 1 $80.99
3 Book Set: BEING BRAVE Bundle: I Am Enough, Jabari Jumps, Stacey's Extraordinary Words (hardcover picture books, social emotional learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
MINTWOOD Design Extra Large 22 x 14 Inch Rainbow Blanket Basket for Colorful Room Decor, Playroom & Classroom Storage Basket, Decorative Cotton Rope Basket, Toy Storage Baskets & Bins, Pastel Rainbow • Amazon Business $33.95 1 $33.95
Mattel Blokus Strategy Board Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers - Color Burst Colors, Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $21.96 1 $21.96
A Kids Book About Empathy - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
The Magical Yet (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
Conversation Cards | Let's Mingle Kids Card Game | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT | Mindfulness Activities | Social Emotional Learning | Critical Thinking | Counseling Questions | Growth Mindset • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
I Believe I Can (hardcover picture book) • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
Lewo Wooden Stacking Board Games Building Blocks for Kids Boys Girls- 48 Pieces • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Sooez 14 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, A4 Letter Size, Zipper Bags with Label Pocket, Waterproof Zipper Pouches for Classroom Organization, Board Game Storage, Document Bag for Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 22 • Blick Art Materials $14.39 1 $14.39
Kindness is My Jam: A Kid's Story Book About Understanding, Empathy, and Compassion (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
Black Inventors: 15 Inventions that Changed the World (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
The Story of Simone Biles (paperback biography; 2024 Olympics Gold Medalist) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
Mikasa Playground Ball, 10 Inch, Blue, Rubber Cover - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $10.49 1 $10.49
Sharpie Chisel Tip Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $9.10 1 $9.10
Insignia - Computer Monitor Riser - Black • Best Buy Education $8.69 1 $8.69
Crayola Colors of the World Markers - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $8.49 1 $8.49
FlagHouse Playground Ball, 6 Inches, Red - Rubber • School Specialty $4.60 1 $4.60

Materials cost

$434.94

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.46

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$491.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.81

Total project goal

$578.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $578.73

2 Donors

-$578.73

Donations toward project cost

-$491.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.81

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