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Ms. Harris from Jamaica, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Finding Me in Literacy

Help me give my students the opportunity to see themselves in their daily reading.

  • $188 goal

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My Students

Inquiring minds want to know!! That's what first grade is all about. Nothing is better than seeing little minds at work. A school that supports the academic, social and emotional growth of the children through many avenues that support continuous growth no matter what obstacles may occur. Serving a high ELL and MLL population visual and verbal support is necessary in order to make learning more attainable.

Unfortunately, one third of ethic minority children don’t recognize themselves in any texts they read and this is undermining their commitment to reading,

My Project

The classroom library is typically the resource that supports children's daily independent reading of self-selected books that meet their personal, recreational reading interests. ... Further, an in-class library offers a setting for students to quietly read aloud and discuss a book with a peer or the teacher.

What can be more exciting than having an conversation about a book that you see yourself in by making a real-world connection.

A culturally diverse library helps students see people who look like them who have faced challenges, overcome obstacles, and made a difference in the world. We must provide the resources necessary to help in their literacy and learning.

Ms. Harris PS 116 William Hughley 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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Jamaica, NY 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 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
I Am Enough • MahoganyBooks $17.10 1 $17.10
I Believe I Can • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
I Am Every Good Thing • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Hair Love • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything! • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Brown Girl Dreaming • MahoganyBooks $9.89 1 $9.89

Materials cost

$125.03

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.34

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$159.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.10

Total project goal

$187.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $187.35

1 Donor

-$187.35

Donations toward project cost

-$159.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.10

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 $0.00

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