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Mrs. Fuger from Rockford IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books as Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors

Help me give my students stories that they can see themselves in and help them experience the world around them through books.

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My Project

Imagine a world where every child sees themselves reflected in the stories they read. Picture books have the extraordinary power to open windows into different worlds, allowing children to explore, understand, and appreciate diverse perspectives. However, for many students, finding books that truly represent them can be a challenge.

In my classroom, I have a diverse group of students, each with their own unique backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

Yet, when it comes to our bookshelf, I've noticed a gap. We lack picture books that authentically reflect the rich tapestry of identities within our classroom and community.

That's why I'm asking for your help. With your generous donations, we can bring a collection of picture books into our classroom that celebrate diversity in all its forms. These books will feature characters from various backgrounds, races, ethnicities, abilities, and family structures, ensuring that every child feels seen, valued, and represented.

But this initiative goes beyond just our classroom. By diversifying our bookshelf, we're not only enriching the educational experience of my students but also fostering empathy, understanding, and respect for others. These books will serve as mirrors, reflecting the faces and experiences of my students, windows, offering glimpses into the lives of those different from themselves, and sliding glass doors, encouraging my students to step into the world they are reading about and experience empathy for the characters.

Together, we can empower children to embrace their own identities, appreciate the diversity of the world around them, and become compassionate global citizens. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, will make a meaningful difference in the lives of my students and countless others who deserve to see themselves represented in the stories they read.

Thank you for your support in helping us open new worlds through the magic of picture books.

Mrs. Fuger
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Remember (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Ohana Means Family (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
Ada Twist, Scientist (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Picture Book Edition (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Naming Ceremony: A Picture Book • Amazon Business $15.76 1 $15.76
My Powerful Hair: A Picture Book • Amazon Business $11.42 1 $11.42
Barefoot Let's Celebrate! Special Days Around the World Picture Book, Paperback (9781782858348) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$107.95

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$148.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.22

Total project goal

$174.79

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