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Ms. Shirley from Oakland, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books to Represent AAPI Experiences!

Help me give my students books featuring AAPI characters' experiences, histories, and mythology!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Shirley's classroom raised $402

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

It's often said that literature can be a mirror, a way to examine yourself, or a window, a way to learn about others. This selection of books that highlight the experiences, histories, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).

By providing our students with access to a diverse selection of books, we can help to broaden their understanding of the world around them and promote empathy towards others.

The AAPI community has played a significant role in shaping our nation's history and culture, and it is important that we celebrate and acknowledge their contributions.

These books feature AAPI characters, authors, and illustrators, and explore the diverse range of cultures and experiences within the AAPI community. They will cover a variety of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and memoirs, providing our students with a well-rounded understanding of the AAPI experience.

By incorporating these books into our curriculum, we can help to promote a sense of belonging and inclusion for all of our students, including those of AAPI descent. Additionally, reading books that feature AAPI characters and experiences has been shown to improve academic performance and critical thinking skills.

Ms. Shirley Elmhurst United Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Oakland, 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Key Player (Front Desk #4) • Amazon Business $16.19 2 $32.38
School Trip: A Graphic Novel (New Kid) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Finally Seen • Amazon Business $15.39 1 $15.39
The Best at It • Amazon Business $13.66 1 $13.66
Girl of the Southern Sea • Amazon Business $13.57 1 $13.57
Three Keys (Front Desk #2) • Amazon Business $13.39 1 $13.39
A Single Shard: ‘Delightful’ Philip Pullman • Amazon Business $12.15 1 $12.15
Amina's Song (Amina's Voice) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Room to Dream (Front Desk #3) • Amazon Business $11.94 1 $11.94
Save Me a Seat (Scholastic Gold) • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
We Are Not Free: A Printz Honor Winner • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Pie in the Sky • Amazon Business $10.53 1 $10.53
Maizy Chen's Last Chance: (Newbery Honor Award Winner) • Amazon Business $9.58 1 $9.58
Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the End of Time-A Pandava Novel, Book 1 (Pandava Series) • Amazon Business $9.50 1 $9.50
Rick Riordan Presents: Tiger Honor-A Thousand Worlds Novel Book 2 • Amazon Business $9.47 1 $9.47
New from Here • Amazon Business $9.39 1 $9.39
Rick Riordan Presents: The Last Fallen Star-A Gifted Clans Novel (Gifted Clans, 1) • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Same Sun Here • Amazon Business $8.03 1 $8.03
Rick Riordan Presents: Dragon Pearl-A Thousand Worlds Novel Book 1 • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Serpent's Secret (Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond #1) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Archer's Quest • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Last Gamer Standing • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Rickshaw Girl • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95

Materials cost

$281.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$341.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.23

Total project goal

$401.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $401.52

4 Donors

-$78.36

Donations toward project cost

-$74.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.50

match offer

-$313.45

Match offer toward project cost

-$266.43

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.02

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.71

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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