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Ms. Pedersen from Minneapolis, MN is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books that Celebrate Indigenous Brilliance

Help me give my students books by Indigenous authors that represent their identity and culture

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pedersen's classroom raised $889

This project is fully funded

My Students

The purpose of our school is to educate and empower our students through cultural revitalization. We exist to engage urban Indigenous students by integrating and reclaiming Native American identities, cultures, and languages through authentic academic experiences.

Our fifth grade team consists of about 40 amazing students.

They are passionate, driven, and creative. They care deeply for their community as we learn about current events that affect our community and what we can do to make change.

My students are some of the kindest PEOPLE that I know. I have been amazed with the compassion and care that they show one another. And if you're looking for a good old wholesome game of kickball, these are the kids to play with.

My Project

Often times representation of our Native students is left out of textbooks and learning materials. When they are included, examples either misrepresent Native people or they are depicted only in the past.

It is proven that strong and positive representation is super important to positive identity building.

Our students have the right to be able to learn about who they are in a perspective that showcases Indigenous brilliance.

The books on this list are all written by Indigenous authors. They tell contemporary and historical stories through an Indigenous lens. We often substitute texts to teach grade level standards. We are asking for two copies of each book, so that both 5th grade classrooms can utilize these texts for educational learning opportunities.

Ms. Pedersen Anishinabe Academy Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Young Water Protectors: A Story About Standing Rock • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
The Eagle Mother (Mothers of Xsan, 3) (Volume 3) • Amazon Business $18.59 2 $37.18
The Good Song: A Story Inspired by "Somewhere Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World" • Amazon Business $17.95 2 $35.90
Swift Fox All Along • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
On the Trapline • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer • Amazon Business $16.93 2 $33.86
Mission To Space • Amazon Business $16.76 2 $33.52
Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns: A Mesoamerican Creation Myth • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
The Barren Grounds: The Misewa Saga, Book One • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
At the Mountain's Base • Amazon Business $15.69 2 $31.38
Go Show the World: A Celebration of Indigenous Heroes • Amazon Business $15.44 2 $30.88
We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know • Amazon Business $15.29 2 $30.58
Peacemaker • Amazon Business $14.97 2 $29.94
Treaty Words: For As Long As the Rivers Flow • Amazon Business $14.95 2 $29.90
We Are Water Protectors • Amazon Business $14.38 2 $28.76
Rez Dogs • Amazon Business $13.81 2 $27.62
Dragonfly Kites (Songs of the North Wind) • Amazon Business $13.72 2 $27.44
Powwow Summer: A Family Celebrates the Circle of Life • Amazon Business $12.95 2 $25.90
Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code: A Navajo Code Talker's Story • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
The Case of Windy Lake: A Mighty Muskrats Mystery (A Mighty Muskrats Mystery 2019) • Amazon Business $10.95 2 $21.90
The People Shall Continue • Amazon Business $10.95 2 $21.90
Dear Miss Karana • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
I Can Make This Promise • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Mary and the Trail of Tears: A Cherokee Removal Survival Story (Girls Survive) • Amazon Business $7.95 2 $15.90
Jo Jo Makoons: The Used-to-Be Best Friend (Jo Jo, 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98

Materials cost

$714.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$755.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$133.25

Total project goal

$888.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $888.35

1 Donor

-$755.10

Donations toward project cost

-$755.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$133.25

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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