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Education Is the Most Powerful Weapon to Change the World!

Help me give my students the discovery of Black history! Donate to my classroom project for age-appropriate books celebrating Black culture and achievements!

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My Project

Learning about Black history in early childhood is essential for several reasons:

Building a positive self-image: When Black children see themselves reflected in books and learn about the achievements of Black individuals, it fosters a sense of pride and belonging.

This helps them develop a strong and positive self-identity.  

Promoting empathy and understanding: Learning about the struggles and triumphs of Black people throughout history helps all children develop empathy and understanding towards different cultures and experiences. It teaches them the importance of equality and respect for all.  

Countering stereotypes and biases: Introducing Black history early on helps challenge stereotypes and biases that children may encounter in society. It presents a more accurate and complete picture of history, highlighting the contributions and resilience of Black individuals.  

Creating a more inclusive society: When children learn about Black history, they are better equipped to understand and appreciate diversity. This fosters a more inclusive and accepting society where everyone feels valued and respected.  

The Power of Representation in Children's Books

Books that feature Black characters and stories are crucial for:

Mirroring experiences: Black children need to see themselves reflected in the stories they read. This helps them feel seen, valued, and understood.

Expanding perspectives: Books with diverse characters expose all children to different cultures and experiences, broadening their understanding of the world.  

Challenging stereotypes: Representation in books helps break down stereotypes and biases by presenting diverse and complex characters.  

When Black children see themselves in books and learn about their history, they are empowered to embrace their identity, celebrate their heritage, and contribute to a more equitable and inclusive world

Mr. Ron Pittsburgh Langley K-8 School Grades PreK-2

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

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.

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Pittsburgh, PA View local requests

Nearly all 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
One Love (board book, ages 4-8) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks - featured Black History Month picture books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 4 $40.00
The Year We Learned to Fly (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 2 $40.00
Little People BIG DREAMS Black Voices Set (hardcover boxed book set) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $30.00 1 $30.00
Thank You, It's An Afro (hardcover) - featured Black History Month picture books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
Cape - social emotional learning, grief, love & loss (hardcover picture book, ages 4-8) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $22.00 1 $22.00
A Day With No Words (neurodiversity hardcover picture book; social emotional learning; underrepresented authors) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Anxiety - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Bullying - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Empathy - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Drawn Together (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
The Youngest Marcher: Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks (hardcover, ages 5+) x MahoganyBooks - featured Black History Month books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
Ohana Means Family (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
Remember to Dream, Ebere (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Stacey's Extraordinary Words (hardcover picture book from The Stacey Stories) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Change Sings (hardcover) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks - featured Black History Month picture books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Islandborn (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Calvin (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Stacey's Remarkable Books (hardcover picture book from The Stacey Stories) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Where Are You From? (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
The Together Tree (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Like Me (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race (hardcover - featured Black History Month books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Black History Picture Book for Kids: 18 Inspiring Black Heroes to Read and Learn About • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90
A Hero Like Me • Amazon Business $14.21 1 $14.21
The ABCs of Black History (hardcover) - featured Black History Month picture books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $14.00 1 $14.00
A Little Book About Sharing - social emotional learning collection (board book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 1 $13.00
The Story of Simone Biles (paperback biography; Team USA 2024 Olympics Gold Medalist, women's gymnastics) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
Black Boy Magic: Poetic Picture book speaks to the unique potential of Young Black Boys. • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Hey Carter!: My Brown Skin (paperback) - featured picture books for Black History Month 2025 • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $11.00 1 $11.00
Brown Boy Joy (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $11.00 1 $11.00
Destiny's Black History Month Journey: A Story of Inspiration and Empowerment (Educational Picture Book) • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
Two Countries One Me - Where Am I From?: A Children's Multicultural Book • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00

Materials cost

$588.78

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$627.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.75

Total project goal

$738.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $738.36

3 Donors

-$394.17

Donations toward project cost

-$335.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.12

match offer

-$344.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$292.56

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.63

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