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Ms. Hild from Clinton Twp, MI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Open a Book and Unlock a Future!

Help me give my students books by fueling young minds, one book at a time to empower their future!

  • $983 goal

This project expired on April 20, 2025.

This project expired on April 20, 2025.

My Project

Imagine a world where every child has the power to dream big, explore new worlds, and unlock endless possibilities simply by opening a book. Unfortunately, many of my students lack access to the books they need to spark their imaginations and fuel their learning. By donating to this project, you can help put high-quality, engaging books into the hands of eager young readers. Your generosity will fill our shelves and ignite a lifelong love of reading, empowering these students to reach their fullest potential. Together, we can change lives, one book at a time.

Ms. Hild My Virtual Academy Grades PreK-2

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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Clinton Twp, MI 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

35 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
Lakeshore Neon Connect & Store Book Bins - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $44.99 1 $44.99
I Promise Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 2 $39.98
Harper Collins Red: A Crayon's Story - Hardcover • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.09 2 $34.18
Where the Wild Things Are Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Pete the Cat®: I Love My White Shoes Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
The Grouchy Ladybug Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Pete the Cat® and His Four Groovy Buttons Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
The Smart Cookie Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
The Three Little Pigs Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Pete the Cat®: Rocking in My School Shoes Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.95 1 $19.95
The Rainbow Fish Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.95 1 $19.95
Little Taco Truck Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
How Do Dinosaurs Go to School? Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
Strictly No Elephants Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
David Goes to School Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
The Colors of Us Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
The Kissing Hand Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
The Day You Begin Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
No, David! Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
Giraffes Can’t Dance Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
Mrs. Wishy-Washy’s Farm Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
Penguin Random House Llama Llama Red Pajama - Hardback • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.09 1 $17.09
Go Away, Big Green Monster! Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
The Dot Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Part Of The Rainbow: (Children's books about Diversity/Equality/Discrimination/Acceptance/Prejudice Picture Books, Preschool Books, Ages 3 5, Ages 6 ... Kindergarten Books, Ages 4 8) (Mindful Mia) • Amazon Business $12.72 1 $12.72
Plastic Bag's Journey: A heartwarming Children's book for young readers who love adventure and care about the environment. • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Kindness Makes Me Stronger: Children’s Book about Magic of Kindness, Empathy and Respect (World of Kids Emotions) • Amazon Business $11.94 1 $11.94
Preschool Books About Farms: This Book Is A Farm: Interactive Read Aloud Books For Kids: With Farm Animals for Toddlers, Preschoolers & Kindergarten (This Book Is A ... Series) • Amazon Business $10.97 1 $10.97
Fill a Bucket Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.95 1 $10.95
Preschool Books About Spring! | A Picture Book for Toddlers Preschoolers & Kids: A Rhyming Educational Book About Spring Weather, Animals, Plants & More | Quilled Paper Illustrations • Amazon Business $10.41 1 $10.41
My Mouth Is A Volcano: A Picture Book About Interrupting • Amazon Business $9.30 1 $9.30
Monster Counting Book For Preschoolers Numbers 1-20 (Counting Books Preschool) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue: A Picture Book that Helps Kids Learn the Difference Between Tattling and Telling • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Melissa And Doug Poke-A-Dot First Colors Book, Red - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $8.02 1 $8.02
I Have Ants in My Pants: A Picture Book About Learning Self-Control and Respecting Others Space • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books! • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10

Materials cost

$765.19

Vendor shipping charges

 $28.63

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$835.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.41

Total project goal

$982.71

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