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Ms. C-J from Saint Paul, MN is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Decolonizing the Cannon: Diverse Mythology and Representation Needed

Help me give my students the stories of their cultures on our library shelves.

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Ms. C-J Como Park Senior High School
Saint Paul, MN Grades 9-12

My Project

Our highly diverse student body deserves a library that truly reflects the world they inhabit and the cultures they represent. Currently, our collection often neglects the rich histories and foundational tales of many global cultures, creating a significant equity gap in their education.

We are launching "Decolonizing the Canon" to bring diverse mythology and folk tales from across the globe into our library.

These books are vital for fostering inclusion and building a strong identity. For a young person, seeing their heritage celebrated on the page—reading a myth their own grandmother or a distant relative might have shared—is the deepest form of representation. It connects them not only to history and culture but also affirms their place in the academic world.

Your donation ensures every student has access to these culturally relevant narratives, making our library a truly equitable and enriching space for growth and learning.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

999 students impacted 8 donors
Ms. C-J Como Park Senior High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Saint Paul, MN 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

999 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gods, Goddesses, and Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt: An Enthralling Overview of Deities in Egyptian Mythology and Powerful Rulers Who Shaped the Land of the Nile • Amazon Business $28.69 1 $28.69
Namaha: Stories From The Land of Gods And Goddesses (Classic Tales From India) • Amazon Business $27.59 1 $27.59
Mayan Mythology for Teens: Enthralling Tales and Cosmic Myths from Ancient Mesoamerica • Amazon Business $26.29 1 $26.29
Women and Other Monsters: Building a New Mythology • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Unikkaaqtuat: An Introduction to Inuit Myths and Legends: Expanded Edition • Amazon Business $24.13 1 $24.13
Pandora's Jar: Women in the Greek Myths • Amazon Business $21.56 1 $21.56
The Book of Yokai, Expanded Second Edition: Mysterious Creatures of Japanese Folklore • Amazon Business $21.51 1 $21.51
African Myths & Tales: Epic Tales (Gothic Fantasy) • Amazon Business $20.59 1 $20.59
Tales from the Hawaiian Islands (Mythology Anthologies) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Mythopedia: A Brief Compendium of Natural History Lore (Pedia Books) • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Russian Tales: Traditional Stories of Quests and Enchantments • Amazon Business $17.69 1 $17.69
The Watkins Book of African Folklore • Amazon Business $17.27 1 $17.27
Our Way: ―A Parallel History: An Anthology of Native History, Reflection, and Story • Amazon Business $16.05 1 $16.05
Queer Mythology: Epic Legends from Around the World • Amazon Business $16.04 1 $16.04
Bestiarium Greenlandica: A compendium of the mythical creatures, spirits, and strange beings of Greenland (Wool of Bat) • Amazon Business $15.74 1 $15.74
Legends of Africa: Yoruba, Dogon, Zulu & Akan Mythology • Amazon Business $15.40 1 $15.40
Tales of Japan: Traditional Stories of Monsters and Magic • Amazon Business $15.34 1 $15.34
The Complete Guide to Norse Mythology: An Epic Guide to Norse Mythology. Exploring The Vikings' lifestyle, beliefs, Battles, Runes, Ships, Poems, and Scandinavian History (World Mythology Series) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Uyghur Folktales: Tales from the Heart of Central Asia • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Orishas, Goddesses, and Voodoo Queens: The Divine Feminine in the African Religious Traditions • Amazon Business $14.82 1 $14.82
Tales of East Africa: (African Folklore Book for Teens and Adults, Illustrated Stories and Literature from Africa) (Traditional Tales) • Amazon Business $14.29 1 $14.29
African Myths & Legends: Tales of Heroes, Gods & Monsters (Flame Tree Collector's Editions) • Amazon Business $13.94 1 $13.94
Indian Mythology: Myths, gods and spiritual heroes from India in a fascinating journey through ancient culture, traditions and sacred wisdom (Mythos Cosmos) • Amazon Business $13.90 1 $13.90
Taíno Mythology: An Enthralling Guide to the Myths, Legends, and Folklore of the Taínos • Amazon Business $13.69 1 $13.69

Materials cost

$448.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$485.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.61

Total project goal

$570.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $570.74

7 Donors

-$518.55

Donations toward project cost

-$470.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.30

match offer

-$17.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$14.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$34.69

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