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Ms. Valdez from Los Angeles, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Diversity is Beautiful!

Help me give my students books on self-love and equality to be able to learn about diversity and acceptance. We also need multicultural writing and drawing tools to enhance our diversity.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Valdez's classroom raised $408

This project is fully funded

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

I would like to receive children's books about diversity and growth mindset. Picture books that teach acceptance and that are easy to read and understand.

These books will celebrate diversity, teach acceptance, to be kind to those who are different, to love themselves the way they are, and boost self-confidence.

These books will also help them understand diversity, self-love, and to follow their dreams, and make a difference in the world, because diversity is beautiful. For these reasons, I am requesting all these children's books. I would also like to receive multicultural crayons, colored pencils, and markers to be able to create drawings with their own skin tones. Thank you so much for your time, donation, and dedication to public education. You are helping shape minds and the future of the world. We appreciate and value your donations!

Happy Holidays!!!

Ms. Valdez South Park Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

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
Crayola Colors of The World Markers, Skin Tone Markers, Stocking Stuffers, Gift for Kids, 24 Count (Styles Vary) • Amazon Business $6.47 6 $38.82
Crayola Colors of The World Markers 24 Count, Fine Line Washable Skin Tone Markers • Amazon Business $6.47 6 $38.82
Rebel Girls Dream Big Box Set • Amazon Business $31.50 1 $31.50
6 Colorful Poster Diversity Posters For Classroom Decor For Teachers Elementary - Inclusive Classroom Decor High School Classroom Decorations For Teachers Elementary, Lgbt Safe Space Sign School Decor • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Crayola Colored Pencils Bulk Set, Colors of the World, 6 Sets of 24 New Pencil Colors, Gifts • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Our Diversity Makes Us Stronger: Social Emotional Book for Kids about Diversity and Kindness (Children's Book for Boys and Girls) (World of Kids Emotions) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Brown Is Beautiful: A Poem of Self-Love • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
I Am Me: A Book of Authenticity (I Am Books) • Amazon Business $13.55 1 $13.55
Nelson Mandela Poster, 8x10 - Classroom Decor - Inspirational Quotes Wall Art - Teacher Gifts - School Decorations - Motivational Wall Decor - Nelson Mandela Wall Art - Positive Quotes for Kids • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
The World Needs More Purple People (My Purple World) • Amazon Business $12.48 1 $12.48
The World Needs More Purple Schools (My Purple World) • Amazon Business $12.05 1 $12.05
A Little SPOT of Belonging: A Story About Being True to Yourself and Making Friends • Amazon Business $11.86 1 $11.86
I Color Myself Different • Amazon Business $11.84 1 $11.84
Acceptance is my Superpower: A children’s Book about Diversity and Equality (My Superpower Books) • Amazon Business $11.27 1 $11.27
Celebrations Around the World: The Fabulous Celebrations you Won't Want to Miss • Amazon Business $10.71 1 $10.71

Materials cost

$285.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.15

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$346.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.10

Total project goal

$407.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $407.35

4 Donors

-$392.35

Donations toward project cost

-$333.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.85

match offer

-$15.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$12.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

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