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Ms. Frank-Holcomb from New York, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fascinating, Diverse Books for Ravenous Readers

My students need sets of engaging books featuring a diverse set of characters and settings for their reading groups.

  • $232 goal

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My Students

My fifth grade classroom is located in the East Village, a lively neighborhood in downtown Manhattan. Our school is dedicated to providing "an environment where all children and all families are valued, welcomed, cared for and supported" (quoted from our mission statement).

My students are a beautiful mix, spanning different cultures, races, socioeconomic backgrounds, and gender identities.

They are passionate about social justice, and have strong opinions on just about everything! They are hungry to learn, and their eyes light up when we explore new topics or resources.

My Project

I am requesting multiple sets of books for my students' reading groups. Guided reading groups and book clubs are crucial in developing students' reading skills and love of reading. Currently, we don't have an enormous selection of books that are this challenging, and that I know will engage my students' interests. I want to make sure that when I sit down to read with a group, the books are just right for their reading level, and they're excited about the books we're going to explore.

I have a selected a variety of books that feature characters from different cultures, races and backgrounds.

The books take place all over the world, from China to Chicago, and their historical setting ranges from Medieval times to the present day. I want to make sure that these books will reflect the diversity in my classroom, as well as expose students to experiences from all over the world, and throughout history.

Ms. Frank-Holcomb PS 19 East Village Community 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.

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Half 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

22 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Somewhere in the Darkness • AKJ Education $6.56 5 $32.80
M.C. Higgins, the Great • AKJ Education $5.83 5 $29.15
The Black Pearl • AKJ Education $5.83 5 $29.15
The Midwife's Apprentice • AKJ Education $5.83 5 $29.15
The Master Puppeteer • AKJ Education $5.10 5 $25.50
Call It Courage • AKJ Education $3.64 5 $18.20

Materials cost

$163.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$196.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.66

Total project goal

$231.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $231.07

2 Donors

-$202.84

Donations toward project cost

-$196.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.43

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$28.23

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 $0.00

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