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Celebrating Raíces: A Cinco De Mayo Literary & Cultural Journey

Help me give my students the opportunity to explore Hispanic literature and culture through a vibrant Cinco de Mayo library display that celebrates diversity and promotes cultural understanding.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Price's classroom raised $543

This project is fully funded

My Project

At our diverse high school, students eagerly embrace opportunities to explore cultures beyond their own. I'm continually inspired by their curiosity and openness to new perspectives. Our "Celebrating Raíces" Cinco de Mayo project will transform our library into a vibrant cultural hub where students can immerse themselves in Hispanic literature and traditions.

The carefully selected books by acclaimed Hispanic authors like Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Isabel Allende, and Laura Esquivel will expose students to authentic voices and perspectives.

These works, available in both English and Spanish, will help our bilingual students strengthen their language skills while enabling English-only readers to discover Hispanic literary traditions. Books like "Enrique's Journey" and "Don't Ask Me Where I'm From" will spark meaningful discussions about identity and belonging—topics especially relevant to our student population.

The decorative elements—colorful banners, table runners, and cultural displays—will transform our library into an inviting space that celebrates Hispanic heritage. Students will be drawn to explore the books through this engaging visual presentation. The bilingual resources will particularly benefit our ESL students, helping them feel represented and valued in our school community.

By featuring diverse texts spanning fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, and bilingual works, we'll reach readers of all interests and abilities. Works like "Photographic: The Life of Graciela Iturbide" and "Frida Kahlo: The Revolutionary Painter!" will engage our visual learners, while cookbooks like "Mi Cocina" and "Coco: The Official Cookbook" will appeal to students interested in culinary arts.

This project goes beyond celebrating a holiday—it creates an opportunity for cultural understanding, language development, and community building. Our students deserve to see themselves represented in literature and to develop appreciation for the rich cultural tapestry that makes our school community so special.

Mrs. Price Rocky Mount Senior High School Grades 9-12

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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
Caramelo (Today Show Book Club #9) • Amazon Business $34.30 1 $34.30
Silvia Moreno-Garcia Collection 3 Books Set(Mexican Gothic, Gods of Jade and Shadow & The Beautiful Ones) • Amazon Business $31.56 1 $31.56
La casa de los espíritus (Edición 40 aniversario) / The House of the Spirits (40th Anniversary) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $20.22 1 $20.22
Day of the Dead • Amazon Business $18.80 1 $18.80
Chili Pepper Christmas String Lights, 13.6FT Chili Pepper Lights with 35 Multicolor Warm White Hot Chili, Incandescent Bulb Pepper Lights for Halloween Christmas Outdoor Patio Garden Kitchen Decor • Amazon Business $16.88 1 $16.88
The Remembering Day / El día de los muertos (English and Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $16.11 1 $16.11
Coco: The Official Cookbook • Amazon Business $16.03 1 $16.03
Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed: 15 Voices from the Latinx Diaspora • Amazon Business $15.42 1 $15.42
Following Citlali: A Bilingual Adventure | Siguiendo a Citlali: Una Aventura Bilingüe: Volume 1 • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo: with Fiestas, Music, and Dance • Amazon Business $14.76 1 $14.76
El unico destino (The Only Road) - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $14.59 1 $14.59
Mi Cocina: Recipes and Rapture from My Kitchen in Mexico: A Cookbook • Amazon Business $14.44 1 $14.44
Vámonos: Mexican Folk Art Transport in English and Spanish (English and Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $14.36 1 $14.36
The Turning Pointe • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Photographic: The Life of Graciela Iturbide • Amazon Business $12.33 1 $12.33
Frida Kahlo: The Revolutionary Painter! (Show Me History!) • Amazon Business $12.08 1 $12.08
Why You Crying?: My Long, Hard Look at Life, Love, and Laughter • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Borderless • Amazon Business $11.19 1 $11.19
Danza!: Amalia Hernández and El Ballet Folklórico de México • Amazon Business $11.15 1 $11.15
Como agua para chocolate / Like Water for Chocolate (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $11.13 1 $11.13
BXawi 70Pcs Day of The Dead Sugar Skull Bulletin Board Decoration Dia De Los Muertos Colorful Sugar Skull Cutouts Halloween Mexican Fiesta Party Supplies School Classroom Chalkboard Door Wall Decor • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Large 71" X 43" Cinco De Mayo Backdrop, 5 De Mayo Backdrop for Cinco De Mayo Party Decorations, 5 De Mayo Decorations Cinco De Mayo Decorations for Party tineit • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Miles Morales Suspended: A Spider-Man Novel • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
Don't Ask Me Where I'm From (A LatinX Coming-of-Age) • Amazon Business $9.61 1 $9.61
Dia De Los Muertos Table Runner Cinco de Mayo Rustic Linen Mexican Sugar Skull Day of The Dead Altar Decoration for Home Kitchen Dining Room (13" x 72") • Amazon Business $8.80 1 $8.80
Enrique's Journey: The Story of a Boy's Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with His Mother • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
FUTUREPLUSX Mexican Party Decoration, 18 Feet Plastic Papel Picado Fiesta Banner Cinco de Mayo Decor Mexican Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $6.85 1 $6.85
Mexican Table Runner 1Pack 14 x 84 Inches Fiesta Mexican Theme Party Decoration for Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Party Serape Zarape Table Runner • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$394.08

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $30.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$460.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.31

Total project goal

$542.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $542.04

3 Donors

-$437.40

Donations toward project cost

-$373.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.11

Matching donations from our partners

-$102.88

Match offers toward project cost

-$87.45

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.43

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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