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Ms. James from Gainesville, FL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Representation Matters

Help me give my students more diverse literature to add to our classroom library.

  • $198 goal

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My Project

Every day, I get to teach 30 amazing and energetic students who fill my classroom with their unique stories and backgrounds. Their excitement and creativity make our learning space lively and fun. We’re all about adventures in learning, and my little leaders are always up for the challenge!

I’m excited to add some new diverse books to our classroom library!

This space is super important to my students. It’s where we gather for read-alouds and dive into independent reading. Each book gets a lot of love, and my students are so grateful for the chance to read.

These new books will not only help keep our library fresh, but they’ll also make sure that every student sees themselves in the stories we read. I want my classroom library to reflect the wonderful diversity of my students, so they can connect with the characters and stories.

Ms. James P.K. Yonge Development Research School Grades PreK-2

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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Gainesville, FL View local requests

More than a third 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
Materials Cost Quantity Total
YESSART 11 x 17 Clear Large Plastic Envelopes Document File Storage Holder 10 Pack Hook Loop Closure • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Danbi Leads the School Parade • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Have Fun, Molly Lou Melon • Amazon Business $13.68 1 $13.68
Song in the City • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Punky Aloha • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon • Amazon Business $11.27 1 $11.27
Ali and the Sea Stars • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Better Together, Cinderella • Amazon Business $10.71 1 $10.71
Malala's Magic Pencil • Amazon Business $7.81 1 $7.81
Not Quite Snow White • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$135.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$167.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.58

Total project goal

$197.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $197.21

1 Donor

-$197.21

Donations toward project cost

-$167.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.58

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 $0.00

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