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Ms. Essa from Pinetops, NC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Prose, Poetry, and Promise

Help me give my students books for reading groups and independent reading.

  • 6 donors
  • $904 goal

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My Project

As a high school English teacher, I have the incredible privilege of working with a group of bright, passionate, and curious young minds every day. They are eager to make sense of the world around them, and I believe that literature is a powerful tool to help them navigate the complexities of life, identity, and society. This project is designed to provide my students with a selection of rich, thought-provoking texts that will challenge their thinking and empower them to engage more deeply with their education and futures.

The books I've chosen are carefully selected to foster a love of literature while also helping students develop critical thinking skills.

The book, The Invisible Man, explores race, identity, and invisibility, sparking discussions on social justice and self-understanding. The Anthropocene Reviewed offers a personal, philosophical look at the human experience, helping students find their place in the world. Moby-Dick delves into symbolism and human struggle, while The Awakening challenges ideas of autonomy and societal expectations. A Midsummer Night’s Dream blends magic, humor, and insight into love and identity, and The Piano Lesson connects students to African American history and family dynamics. Felon: Poems encourage reflection on justice, identity, and the prison system through Reginald Dwayne Betts’s powerful voice.

With these resources, I aim to not only expose my students to timeless works of literature but also give them the tools to think critically about their world and their place within it. I believe these books will inspire creativity, foster empathy, and deepen their understanding of the human condition—preparing them for a future where they can make their own mark and contribute meaningfully to the world.

Ms. Essa Southwest Edgecombe High School Grades 9-12

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

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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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Pinetops, NC 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

HBCU Alum 65 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Felon: Poems • Amazon Business $10.37 20 $207.40
The Piano Lesson • Amazon Business $9.35 20 $187.00
The Awakening • Amazon Business $6.99 20 $139.80
Folger Shakespeare Library - A Midsummer Night's Dream - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 20 $102.00
Harperperennial Classics - Moby Dick - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $14.60 1 $14.60
The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet • Amazon Business $13.50 1 $13.50
Invisible Man • Amazon Business $10.61 1 $10.61

Materials cost

$674.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $52.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$767.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$135.47

Total project goal

$903.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $903.14

4 Donors

-$374.96

Donations toward project cost

-$369.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$468.19

Match offers toward project cost

-$397.96

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.23

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$59.99

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