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Building Bridges through Books: Diverse Literature for Classroom Enrichment

Help me give my students a diverse selection of books spanning various genres, authors, and historical periods that will serve as mirrors and windows for our diverse student body.

  • 3 donors
  • $958 still needed

expires Sep 03

  • 3 donors
  • $958 still needed
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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

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Project Summary:

Welcome to our classroom, where literacy opens doors to understanding and empathy!

As an English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies teacher, I'm committed to providing my students with rich and diverse literature that not only enhances their academic skills but also broadens their perspectives on the world. However, our classroom library is in need of new additions to reflect the diverse voices and experiences of our students. With your support, we can expand our collection and foster a deeper appreciation for literature and history.

Project Description:

In our classroom, books are more than just stories—they're windows into different cultures, time periods, and perspectives. By incorporating diverse literature into our curriculum, we can create an inclusive learning environment where every student feels seen, valued, and represented. From novels exploring themes of identity and belonging to historical accounts shedding light on untold narratives, these books will serve as powerful tools for building empathy and understanding among our students.

Your donation will enable us to purchase a diverse selection of books spanning various genres, authors, and historical periods. These books will not only support our ELA curriculum but also enhance our Social Studies lessons by providing primary sources, biographies, and firsthand accounts of significant events and figures. Whether it's exploring the Harlem Renaissance through the eyes of a young protagonist or delving into the Civil Rights Movement through personal narratives, these books will spark meaningful discussions and deepen our students' understanding of complex social issues.

Moreover, these books will serve as mirrors and windows for our diverse student body, allowing them to see themselves reflected in literature and to explore worlds beyond their own experiences. By cultivating a love for reading and learning, we can empower our students to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and compassionate global citizens.

Ms. Daniel
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
National Geographic Kids World Atlas 6th edition • Amazon Business $11.99 35 $419.65
Lies My Teacher Told Me: Young Readers’ Edition: Everything American History Textbooks Get Wrong • Amazon Business $13.99 8 $111.92
This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do The Work (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 8 $96.00
The Alchemist, 25th Anniversary: A Fable About Following Your Dream • Amazon Business $12.59 5 $62.95
Mabuhay!: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $12.88 2 $25.76
American Born Chinese • AKJ Education $10.94 2 $21.88
Two Tribes • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59
Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Flipped • Amazon Business $7.87 1 $7.87
Zack Files 01: My Great-grandpa's in the Litter Box (The Zack Files) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Zack Files 02: Through the Medicine Cabinet (The Zack Files) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Zack Files 03: a Ghost Named Wanda (The Zack Files) • Amazon Business $5.87 1 $5.87

Materials cost

$788.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $47.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$877.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$154.87

Total project goal

$1,032.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,032.47

2 Donors

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $957.48

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