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Dr. Verma from Bessemer, AL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Representation Through Literature

Help me give my students a class set of a book written by a local author!

  • $1,486 goal

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My Project

This project will provide my students with a book written by a local author (Dr. Deven Tellis, EdD). In this day and age, it is important to allow students to read physical books because the inevitable nationwide emphasis on state testing is encouraging students to read short stories electronically.

It is important for children to see themselves in literature so as to allow inclusivity, and when children see people in media who look, act, and experience life like them, they will consequently feel included and valued in a society.

My students will be able to feel represented via the requested book if this project is funded! I plan to reach out and invite the author, Dr. Tellis, to my classroom for a meet-and-greet and book-signing if she is kindly able to spare a little bit of her time. If she is able to come to my classroom, my kids will not only have a book where they are represented, but will actually be able to see representation live in-person!

My students and I thank you in advance for donating to this project.

Dr. Verma Bessemer City Middle School Grades 6-8

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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Bessemer, AL 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

100 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Good Vibes • Amazon Business $14.99 75 $1,124.25

Materials cost

$1,124.25

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $91.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,262.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$222.84

Total project goal

$1,485.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,485.58

1 Donor

-$1,485.58

Donations toward project cost

-$1,262.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$222.84

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