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Mrs. F. from Antioch, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Culturally Relevant Choices

My students need a collection of 27 books that authentically represent their heritage and culture.

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Mrs. F. Mission Elementary School
Antioch, CA Grades 3-5

Please help me introduce the love of literature to my deserving students! My classroom consists of 20 diverse third graders with over 75% minority and low-income, low-performing students. Our funding for supplies was drastically reduced this year, and there is minimal funding available for new book purchases for our school library. Additionally, the current book selection available to our student body of over 700 children by Latin American or African American authors is virtually non-existent.

These children come from homes that are not currently represented in the curriculum adopted by our school district. To be able to share authentic representations of people of color with engaging literature, will expose them to our world of diverse nationalities, while demonstrating and instilling pride in their heritage and culture. Thus, I am asking for over 20 pieces of literature on various heritages and cultures.

My kids can connect to the world of literature as we celebrate the fabric and heritage of the cultural groups that fill our classrooms. I can extend their learning by providing an opportunity for them to compose their own stories regarding our cultural and colorful differences. Finally, effective instruction will take place when my kids feel validated and appreciated via authentic representation from a multicultural perspective.

In order to accomplish this, I really need a classroom library full of books that appeal especially to my diverse group. Your help is needed, your generosity appreciated! Thank you for thinking of us!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

40 students impacted 6 donors
Mrs. F. Mission Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Antioch, CA 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

40 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
My People Langston Hughes, Charles R. Smith Jr. (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $11.69 1 $11.69
Thunder Rose Jerdine Nolen, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator), Kadir A. Nelson (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $14.40 1 $14.40
My Name Is Celia:The Life of Celia Cruz/ Me llamo Celia: La vida de Celia Cruz Monica Brown, Rafael Lopez (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $14.35 1 $14.35
Nuestra California Pam Munoz Ryan, Rafael Lopez (Illustrator), Rafael L pez (Illustrator), Yanitzia Canetti (Translator) • Barnes and Noble $7.15 1 $7.15
The Other Side Jacqueline Woodson, E. B. Lewis (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $13.59 1 $13.59
The Skin I'm In: A First Look at Racism Pat Thomas, Lesley Harker (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Skin I'm In Sharon Flake, Tk (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Something Beautiful Sharon Dennis Wyeth, Sharon Dennis Wyeth (Illustrator), Chris K. Soentpiet (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
In My Momma's Kitchen Jerdine Nolen, Colin Bootman (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $12.69 1 $12.69
Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez Kathleen Krull, Yuyi Morales (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $13.60 1 $13.60
Paint the Wind Pam Munoz Ryan • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Riding Freedom Pam Munoz Ryan, Brian Selznick (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $5.39 1 $5.39
Hello Ocean Pam Mu oz Ryan, Mark Astrella (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $6.25 1 $6.25
Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride Pam Munoz Ryan, Brian Selznick (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $14.39 1 $14.39
The Dreamer Pam Mu oz Ryan, Peter S s (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $13.49 1 $13.49
Hip Hop Speaks to Children: A Celebration of Poetry with a Beat (A Poetry Speaks Experience Series) Nikki Giovanni, Michele Noiset (Illustrator), Kristen Balouch (Illustrator), Jeremy Tugeau (Illustrator), Damian Ward (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $15.99 1 $15.99
Mama Miti: Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya Donna Jo Napoli, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $13.59 1 $13.59
Monster Walter Dean Myers, Christopher A. Myers (Illustrator), Christopher Myers (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.09 1 $8.09
Abuela Arthur Dorros, Elisa Kleven (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Adelita: A Mexican Cinderella Story Tomie dePaola, Tomie dePaola (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Crow Boy Taro Yashima, Taro Yashima (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
The Rough-Face Girl Rafe Martin, David Shannon (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $15.29 1 $15.29
Sootface Robert D. San Souci, Daniel San Souci (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $13.77 1 $13.77
Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad Ellen Levine, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $13.59 1 $13.59
El Chino Allen Say • Barnes and Noble $6.25 1 $6.25
Boy of the Three-Year Nap Dianne Snyder, Allen Say (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $15.25 1 $15.25
Brother Eagle, Sister Sky: A Message from Chief Seattle Susan Jeffers, Chief Seattle • Barnes and Noble $16.19 1 $16.19

Materials cost

$290.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$325.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.40

Total project goal

$396.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $396.68

2 Donors

-$109.00

Donations toward project cost

-$89.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.62

match offer

-$287.68

Match offer toward project cost

-$235.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.78

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