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Mrs. Jackson from Las Vegas, NV is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Seeing Themselves in Their Books!

Help me give my students books that represent who they are and provide diverse experiences! Books provide opportunities to explore who we are, who are neighbors are and how to be good global citizens. Thank you!!!

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My Project

Books can serve as mirrors to the reader, an opportunity to see themselves and their lived experiences in print; a chance to see who they could become. Books can also be a window into how others live and what they have experienced.

These books will aid my students in growing into empathetic global citizens.

All of the titles selected emphasize an underrepresented population and avoid centering trauma associated with said population.

As I embark on growing my students as readers these titles, and your support, will help my students find joy in reading.

Thank you.

Mrs. Jackson Durango 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.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Las Vegas, NV 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

175 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
4 High School Favorites #1 (Ages 14+): Becoming, Black Enough, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, Blackout (paperback+hardcover book set) • MahoganyBooks $60.00 1 $60.00
Weysat 4 Pack Magnetic Bookshelf for Whiteboard Acrylic Strongly Magnetic Book Shelf Tool Tray for Refrigerator Classroom Organization Holds(Clear, 7 lbs, 17 Inch) • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
3 Book Set: Let's Talk About Race Bundle: I Am Golden, The Talk, Marisol Doesn't Match (hardcover picture books, underrepresented voices) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
2 Hardcover Books - They Both Die at the End & The First to Die at the End (Death-Cast Series book set; underrepresented authors) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $35.00 1 $35.00
Merriam-Webster's Everyday Language Reference Set, 3 Books - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $28.27 1 $28.27
New Kid and Class Act: The Box Set (paperback, graphic novel book set) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $23.00 1 $23.00
We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
QIYUHOY Rainbow Classroom Throw Pillow Covers, Book Center Calming Corner Playroom Decor Pillow Case, Blue Pillow Cover, I Am Kind Smart Brave Confidence 18x18 Inch Pillowcase(Blue) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow (hardcover) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Furia (paperback) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
Me (Moth): (National Book Award Finalist) • Amazon Business $11.81 1 $11.81
Shadow Jumper: A mystery adventure book for children and teens aged 10-14 (A Shadow Jumper Mystery Adventure) • Amazon Business $7.91 1 $7.91
The Hunger Games (Book 1) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19

Materials cost

$349.14

Vendor shipping charges

$8.83

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$393.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.39

Total project goal

$462.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$462.60

1 Donor

-$95.00

Donations toward project cost

-$80.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.25

match offer

-$367.60

Match offer toward project cost

-$312.46

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.14

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$0.00

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