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Mrs. Chavarria from Albuquerque NM is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Diverse Books: Celebrating Minority Figures Who Made Change

Help me give my students a collection of books that showcase the stories of significant minority figures who have played a pivotal role in shaping history & making positive contributions to society.

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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

We are seeking funding for our project focused on two influential books, "Hidden Figures" and "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass," which highlight the stories of minority figures who have played a significant role in shaping history. The project aims to create a collection of books that showcase the stories of significant minority figures who have played a pivotal role in shaping history and making positive contributions to society. "Hidden Figures" and "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" are two books that will provide my student diverse literature that is meaningful step towards building a more equitable society. With the goal of provide a comprehensive and inclusive representation of diverse voices, fostering a greater understanding and appreciation of the rich tapestry of human experience.

Mrs. Chavarria
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $8.09 30 $242.70
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $4.46 30 $133.80

Materials cost

$376.50

Vendor shipping charges

 $37.65

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$449.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.38

Total project goal

$529.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $529.18

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$21.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $504.18

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