Help me give my students books with diverse characters from Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Native background, who are often stereotyped or overlooked in popular culture. These stories will be personally validating and academically engaging for my students.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sherpa's classroom raised $330
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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 Students
Students in my class are curious and inquisitive. They come from diverse backgrounds. Their differences make our class community rich and interesting. They are kind and compassionate towards each other’s differences. They love helping each other learn. They come to school every day ready to learn and share what they know.
My Project
Literature introduces people to worlds they have never set foot in, which is why it is so important for classroom libraries to be full of diverse stories that reflect students’ backgrounds and cultures. Students seeing themselves in the stories they read to foster a sense of belonging, recognition, and most of all, validation, is crucial—representation matters.
Students also need to read stories that show experiences other than their own to expand their worldview.
Teacher Natalya Gibbs believes that early exposure to diverse literature forms understanding students who can relate to people of all walks of life.
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
Emma Everyday (Capstone Series) (4 Books)
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$27.80
1
$27.80
Zoey and Sassafras Books 1-6 Pack (Zoey and Sassafras, 7)
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$25.49
1
$25.49
Yasmin Boxed Set
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$24.00
1
$24.00
The Mindy Kim Collection Books 1-4: Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business; Mindy Kim and the Lunar New Year Parade; Mindy Kim and the Birthday Puppy; Mindy Kim, Class President
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$18.91
1
$18.91
Zapato Power Boxed Set #1-3
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$12.39
1
$12.39
My Fantástica Family (Sofia Martinez)
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$4.95
2
$9.90
King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code (King & Kayla, 2)
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$6.99
1
$6.99
King & Kayla and the Case of the Gold Ring (King & Kayla, 7)
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$6.99
1
$6.99
King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth (King & Kayla, 4)
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$6.98
1
$6.98
Sadiq and the Bridge Builders
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$6.95
1
$6.95
Sadiq and the Fun Run
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$6.95
1
$6.95
Freddie Ramos Rules New York (6) (Zapato Power)
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$5.99
1
$5.99
Camila the Record-Breaking Star (Camila the Star)
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$5.95
1
$5.95
Sofia's Party Shoes (Sofia Martinez)
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$5.95
1
$5.95
Yasmin in Charge
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$5.95
1
$5.95
The Best Pet? (Pedro)
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$5.95
1
$5.95
The Missing Mouse (Sofia Martinez)
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$5.95
1
$5.95
Abuela's Special Letters (Sofia Martinez)
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$5.95
1
$5.95
Camila the Baking Star (Camila the Star)
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$5.95
1
$5.95
Lights Out (Sofia Martinez)
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$5.95
1
$5.95
Yasmin the Painter
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$5.95
1
$5.95
The Secret Recipe (Sofia Martinez)
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$5.95
1
$5.95
Yasmin the Chef
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$5.95
1
$5.95
Pedro's Tricky Tower
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$5.95
1
$5.95
Yasmin the Gardener
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$5.95
1
$5.95
Freddie Ramos Stomps the Snow (5) (Zapato Power)
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$4.99
1
$4.99
Pedro on the Go
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$4.95
1
$4.95
Materials cost
$246.63
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.70
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$280.33
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$49.47
Total project goal
$329.80
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$329.80
2 Donors
-$164.89
Donations toward project cost
-$140.16
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$24.73
match offer
-$164.91
Match offer toward project cost
-$140.17
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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