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Ms. Kim, S. (4th) from Los Angeles, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Representation is Essential

Help me give my students the gift of representation, by seeing themselves in literature

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My Project

We, in California, do not have laws to prohibit teachings of critical race theory. However, most text books and other literature still whitewash history. My students need books that not only represent them but also teach them about real contributions that African Americans made as well as the struggles and abuses that they faced.

I am going to use the class set of One Crazy Summer during my reading instruction time.

The rest of the books will be used in the class library. I want my students--whether they are Black or not--to have access to books written by Black authors all year round, not just for February.

Ms. Kim, S. (4th) 32nd - USC Performing Arts School Grades 3-5

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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.

More about Ms. Kim, S. (4th)

Los Angeles, CA 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

28 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
One Crazy Summer • MahoganyBooks $7.19 28 $201.32
The Crossover Series 3-Book Paperback Box Set: The Crossover, Booked, Rebound • MahoganyBooks $25.19 1 $25.19
Gaither Sisters Trilogy Box Set • MahoganyBooks $21.57 1 $21.57
An American Story • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
Justice Rising: 12 Amazing Black Women in the Civil Rights Movement • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Hair Love • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History • MahoganyBooks $15.29 1 $15.29
Black Boy Joy • MahoganyBooks $15.29 1 $15.29
Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You • MahoganyBooks $14.39 1 $14.39

Materials cost

$392.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $35.95

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$464.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.01

Total project goal

$546.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $546.74

2 Donors

-$511.45

Donations toward project cost

-$464.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.72

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.29

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