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Mrs. Dwyer from New York, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Library Full of Cultural Representation, Connection, and Community

Help me give my students the gift of diversity in our classroom library.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Dwyer's classroom raised $618

This project is fully funded

My Students

I am a proud teacher of diverse learners in NYC's ASD NEST program. My students are special in so many ways---where do I begin?

Located in the diverse neighborhood of the East Village in NYC, my classroom is a true melting pot of cultures and abilities.

Some of my students are advanced academic thinkers, others are social-emotional superstars, while others are taking their first steps towards academic independence while building their own social understanding. Each student finds great joy and pride in learning new topics, but their methods and strategies can vary greatly. During this stressful remote learning time, many students have had to stay indoors to protect themselves and immune-compromised family members. Many parents have lost their jobs. Many students have limited home libraries and access to the internet which inhibits their ability to practice literacy skills.

As their teacher, my goal is to provide a learning environment where my students are engaged with inspiring books and vibrant discussions.

My Project

I am requesting children’s books which teach children about humanity, society, culture, and life. Diversity in children’s literature is essential for building a more compassionate world. My goal for these books is to use them to have both daily and weekly read aloud and discussion time.

Our time spent with these books will be dedicated to reading for pleasure while also allowing the opportunity to discuss the important issues facing our communities today.

These books can serve as a springboard into discussing bigger topics such as diversity, equity, and inclusion of all races and abilities.

I want my students to see themselves and their worlds reflected back to them from books in my classroom library. I want my library to represent the vibrancy and color of our communities---diverse and beautiful communities. During this time of social unrest and change, I am even more inspired to present my students with messages of building equality, understanding, anti-racism, and the value of community.

Additionally, while I believe it is so important to see yourself in stories, it’s also really important to see the other. One of the magical things about reading is how it helps broaden your world view and imagine a life outside your own.

Mrs. Dwyer PS 19 East Village Community School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Half 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
I Am Every Good Thing • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
You Matter • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Speak Up • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family's Fight for Desegregation (Jane Addams Award Book (Awards)) • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
Dreaming Up: A Celebration of Building • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Sulwe • Amazon Business $14.29 1 $14.29
Layla's Happiness • Amazon Business $14.18 1 $14.18
Be a Maker • Amazon Business $13.75 1 $13.75
The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade • Amazon Business $13.69 1 $13.69
The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read • Amazon Business $13.69 1 $13.69
Saturday • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Home • Amazon Business $13.39 1 $13.39
What Should Danny Do? (The Power to Choose Series) • Amazon Business $13.19 1 $13.19
Just In Case You Want to Fly • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
All the Ways to be Smart • Amazon Business $12.84 1 $12.84
Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World • Amazon Business $12.74 1 $12.74
Get Up, Stand Up: (Preschool Music Book, Multicultural Books for Kids, Diversity Books for Toddlers, Bob Marley Children's Books) • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Same, Same But Different • Amazon Business $12.50 1 $12.50
Mae Among the Stars • Amazon Business $12.07 1 $12.07
Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat • Amazon Business $11.97 1 $11.97
Kindness Starts With You - At School • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
The Old Truck • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59
Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut (Denene Millner Books) • Amazon Business $10.30 1 $10.30
Festival of Colors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Who Do You See When You Look at Me? (Hardcover) – Inspirational Books for Kids, Teaches Lessons of Disability Awareness, Kindness and Acceptance, Perfect Gift for Birthdays, Holiday & More • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
A is for Activist • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Hair Love • Amazon Business $9.96 1 $9.96
Imagination Like Mine (Kids Like Mine) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Hair Like Mine (Kids Like Mine) • Amazon Business $9.86 1 $9.86
I Am Enough • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
I Am Perfectly Designed • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Playing and Learning Together Meeting Mimi • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine) • Amazon Business $7.82 1 $7.82
Every Little Thing: Based on the song 'Three Little Birds' by Bob Marley (Preschool Music Books, Children Song Books, Reggae for Kids) • Amazon Business $7.61 1 $7.61
I Love My Hair! • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97
Happy in Our Skin • Amazon Business $6.91 1 $6.91
The Colors of Us • Amazon Business $6.79 1 $6.79

Materials cost

$475.76

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.97

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$524.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.62

Total project goal

$617.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $617.49

2 Donors

-$483.23

Donations toward project cost

-$410.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.48

match offer

-$134.26

Match offer toward project cost

-$114.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.14

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