Help me give my students the chance to explore history through inspiring Spanish and bilingual biographies, building their reading independence, connecting with important figures, and discovering the real people behind the past.
$1,024 goal
This project expired on September 20, 2025.
This project expired on September 20, 2025.
My Project
I am thrilled to launch this new project to bring a collection of Spanish and bilingual biographies into my third-grade classroom!
In third grade, social studies is all about exploring the past by learning about important figures who shaped history.
With this biography collection, my students will have access to engaging, grade-level books that they can read independently, helping them discover the fascinating real people behind the historical events we study.
This year is especially exciting because it’s the first-ever year of third grade in our growing dual-language program. While I am lucky to inherit a classroom with an existing library, it’s currently an English-only library. These Spanish and bilingual biographies will ensure that all my students have access to meaningful, culturally relevant books that reflect their language and learning needs.
These books will help my students build reading independence, deepen their understanding of history, and take ownership of their learning. They will explore the lives of leaders, artists, scientists, activists, and everyday heroes—broadening their horizons and seeing themselves reflected in the stories they read.
Having these resources in the classroom is essential—not just for building literacy and social studies skills, but also for fostering curiosity, empathy, and a love of learning. Thank you for helping me bring these stories to life for my students!
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10 Book Set: Lee & Low Antiracism Collection (grades 3-5 elementary books from underrepresented authors)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$130.00
1
$130.00
4 Book Set from Lil' Libros: The Life of Afro-Latinx (Spanish Bilingual Biographies: Basquiat, Pele, Pura, Celia) ESOL, ELL books
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$52.00
1
$52.00
Lionel Messi (Estrellas Del Fútbol / Soccer Stars) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$25.27
1
$25.27
Pequeñas líderes: mujeres extraordinarias de la historia afroamericana / Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$16.95
1
$16.95
Martí's Song for Freedom: Martí y sus versos por la libertad (English and Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$16.70
1
$16.70
Las poderosas palabras de Martin: la vida del doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. (Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) (Spanish Edition) (Palabras de Grandes / Big Words)
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Latinitas (Spanish edition): Una celebración de 40 soñadoras audaces
• Amazon Business
$15.89
1
$15.89
Soy Sonia Sotomayor / I am Sonia Sotomayor (Gente común y corriente que cambió el mundo / Ordinary People Change the World) (Spanish Edition) (Gente ... El Mundo / Ordinary People Change the World)
• Amazon Business
$14.95
1
$14.95
Be Bold! Be Brave!: 11 Latinas who made U.S. History (English and Spanish Edition) (Little Biographies for Bright Minds)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
¿Quién fue Rosa Parks? (Quien Fue? / Who Was?) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$12.95
1
$12.95
Quien fue el rey Tut? (Quien Fue]]? / Who Was]]?) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$12.95
1
$12.95
¿Quién fue Ana Frank? / Who Was Anne Frank? (Spanish Edition) (¿Quién fue ?/ Who Was ?)
• Amazon Business
$12.95
1
$12.95
¿Quién fue Franklin Roosevelt? (Quien Fue? / Who Was?) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$12.95
1
$12.95
My Name is Celia/ Me llamo Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz / La vida de Celia Cruz
• Amazon Business
Neil Armstrong (Spanish Version) (Social Studies Readers) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Barack Obama: Presidente de los Estados Unidos (Barack Obama: President of the United States) (Spanish Version) (Social Studies Readers : Focus On) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Malala, la Nina Que Queria ir a la Escuela (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
¿Quién fue Paul Revere? (Quien Fue? / Who Was?) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$11.78
1
$11.78
The Life of / La vida de Llort: A Bilingual Picture Book Biography (English and Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Pablo: Pablo Picasso: A Bilingual Book in English and Spanish (Around the World by Magic Spells for Teachers LLC)
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Diego: Diego Rivera: A Bilingual Book in English and Spanish
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
The Life of / La vida de Chico: A Bilingual Picture Book Biography (English and Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$10.22
1
$10.22
Time for Kids Nonfiction Readers - Anne Frank - Una luz en la oscuridad (Anne Frank - A Light in the Dark) - Paperback Book
• AKJ Education
$10.21
1
$10.21
The Life of / La vida de Evelyn: A Bilingual Picture Book Biography (Lil' Libros)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
The Life of / La vida de Walter: A Bilingual Picture Book Biography (Lil' Libros) (English and Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Ella persistió: Diana Taurasi / She Persisted: Diana Taurasi (Ella Persistio) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$9.95
1
$9.95
Ella persistió: Harriet Tubman / She Persisted: Harriet Tubman (Ella Persistio) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$9.95
1
$9.95
The Life of / La vida de La Pola: A Bilingual Picture Book Biography (English and Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$9.30
1
$9.30
Frida Kahlo (Spanish Edition) (Volume 2) (Little People, BIG DREAMS en Español, 2)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Kamala Harris (Spanish Edition) (Volume 68) (Little People, BIG DREAMS en Español, 68)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Mary Anning (Spanish Edition) (Volume 58) (Little People, BIG DREAMS en Español, 58)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Maya Angelou (Spanish Edition) (Volume 4) (Little People, BIG DREAMS en Español, 4)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Marie Curie (Spanish Edition) (Volume 6) (Little People, BIG DREAMS en Español, 6)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Jane Goodall (Spanish Edition) (Volume 21) (Little People, BIG DREAMS en Español, 21)
• Amazon Business
$8.96
1
$8.96
Pablo Picasso (Spanish Edition) (Volume 74) (Little People, BIG DREAMS en Español, 74)
• Amazon Business
$8.94
1
$8.94
The Life of / La vida de Salazar: A Bilingual Picture Book Biography (Lil' Libros) (English and Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$8.89
1
$8.89
Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Spanish Edition) (Volume 66) (Little People, BIG DREAMS en Español, 66)
• Amazon Business
$8.74
1
$8.74
Martin Luther King Jr. (Spanish Edition) (Volume 33) (Little People, BIG DREAMS en Español, 33)
• Amazon Business
$8.47
1
$8.47
Greta Thunberg (Spanish Edition) (Volume 40) (Little People, BIG DREAMS en Español, 40)
• Amazon Business
$8.46
1
$8.46
Corazon Aquino (Spanish Edition) (Volume 43) (Little People, BIG DREAMS en Español, 43)
• Amazon Business
$8.36
1
$8.36
Ella persistió: Malala Yousafzai / She Persisted: Malala Yousafzai (Ella Persistio) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$7.90
1
$7.90
Amelia Earhart (Spanish Edition) (Volume 3) (Little People, BIG DREAMS en Español, 3)
• Amazon Business
$7.87
1
$7.87
Mi héroe del fútbol: Cristiano Ronaldo: Aprenda todo sobre su estrella de fútbol favorita (My Football Hero - Football Biographies for Kids) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$7.78
1
$7.78
Zaha Hadid (Spanish Edition) (Volume 31) (Little People, BIG DREAMS en Español, 31)
• Amazon Business
$7.41
1
$7.41
The Life of / La vida de Basquiat: A Bilingual Picture Book Biography (Lil' Libros) (English and Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$7.09
1
$7.09
Pelé (Spanish Edition) (Volume 46) (Little People, BIG DREAMS en Español, 46)
• Amazon Business
$7.02
1
$7.02
Rosa Parks (Spanish Edition) (Volume 7) (Little People, BIG DREAMS en Español, 7)
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Michelle Obama (Spanish Edition) (Volume 62) (Little People, BIG DREAMS en Español, 62)
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
¿Quién fue Marco Polo? (Who Was...?) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
¿Quién fue Pablo Picasso? (Who Was...?) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
The Life of / La vida de Dolores: A Bilingual Picture Book Biography (Lil' Libros)
• Amazon Business
$6.49
1
$6.49
Mi Little Golden Book sobre Frida Kahlo (My Little Golden Book About Frida Kahlo Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
Pequeno Libro Dorado / Little Golden Books - Mi Little Golden Book Sobre Sonia Sotomayor (My Little Golden Book About Sonia Sotomayor Spanish Edition) - Hardcover Book
• AKJ Education
$4.37
1
$4.37
Little Golden Books - Mi Little Golden Book sobre Selena (My Little Golden Book About Selena Spanish Edition) - Hardcover Book
• AKJ Education
$4.37
1
$4.37
Pequeno Libro Dorado / Little Golden Books - Mi Little Golden Book sobre Frida Kahlo (My Little Golden Book About Frida Kahlo Spanish Edition) - Hardcover Book
• AKJ Education
$4.37
1
$4.37
Pequeno Libro Dorado / Little Golden Books - Mi Little Golden Book sobre Rita Moreno (Rita Moreno: A Little Golden Book Biography Spanish Edition) - Hardcover Book
• AKJ Education
$4.37
1
$4.37
The Life of / La vida de Pelé: A Bilingual Picture Book Biography (Lil' Libros)
• Amazon Business
$4.29
1
$4.29
Materials cost
$758.79
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$69.43
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.38
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$869.60
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$153.46
Total project goal
$1,023.06
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