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Ms. Wolkowicz from Detroit, MI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Find Yourself in a Book

My students need a classroom collection of books by Nikki Grimes, including 25 copies each of "Bronx Masquerade" and "Jazmin's Notebook".

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Can you find yourself in a book? For my students, it is harder to find books that have characters with a similar background. My fourth graders from a high poverty neighborhood are in need of books that they can identify with.

My students need books that they can relate to, which will hold their interest. Being interested in the books they are exposed to will help them become proficient readers. It is difficult to find books that have characters whose lives reflect those of my students.

One author who writes about my students' life experiences is Nikki Grimes. This award winning author has written many books that deal with the issues and concerns of my students. By reading these books, students will be able to see their life on the pages.

Please help my students find books that will provide them with a rich literary experience. By putting these quality books in the hands of these students, you will be opening the world of possibility to them.

Ms. Wolkowicz Voyageur Academy Grades 3-5

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Detroit, MI 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

50 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bronx Masquerade Nikki Grimes • Barnes and Noble $6.29 25 $157.25
Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel Nikki Grimes, R. Gregory Christie (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $9.89 1 $9.89
Meet Danitra Brown Nikki Grimes, Niki Grimes, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Danitra Brown, Class Clown Nikki Grimes, E. B. Lewis (Illustrator), Earl Lewis (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $15.29 1 $15.29
Tai Chi Morning: Snapshots of China Nikki Grimes, Ed Young (Illustrator), With Ed Young • Barnes and Noble $14.35 1 $14.35
Jazmin's Notebook Nikki Grimes • Barnes and Noble $5.39 25 $134.75

Materials cost

$337.82

Vendor shipping charges

 $33.78

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$385.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.66

Total project goal

$470.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $470.34

2 Donors

-$470.34

Donations toward project cost

-$385.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.66

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