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Mrs. Barraza from Los Angeles, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Young Voices: Social Justice Through Literature

Help me give my students various books about social justice and a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card for additional resources.

  • $444 goal

This project expired on September 22, 2025.

This project expired on September 22, 2025.

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 teach an incredible group of students who are bright, curious, and eager to make sense of the world around them. Many of my students come from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, and they bring unique perspectives and lived experiences to our classroom discussions. They are thoughtful, compassionate, and ready to learn about fairness, equality, and how they can make a difference.

This project aims to promote social justice in our classroom through diverse, inclusive literature and additional resources through Teachers Pay Teachers.

With your support, I'll create a classroom library of books that reflect my students' rich diversity and introduce them to the voices of authors from historically underrepresented communities. Students will build empathy, critical thinking skills, and a deeper understanding of justice and fairness by reading stories about diverse people and discussing the issues these characters face.

Mrs. Barraza Grape Street 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

50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 2 $200.00
The Youngest Marcher: Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks (hardcover, ages 5+) x MahoganyBooks - featured Black History books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Kids on the March: 15 Stories of Speaking Out, Protesting, and Fighting for Justice • Amazon Business $15.78 1 $15.78
Things Kids Should Know About Black History: Educational Children's book For Black History Month (Holiday Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $10.40 1 $10.40
BBTO 48 Pcs Motivational Quote Rubber Bracelets Colored Inspirational Silicone Wristbands Stretch Bracelets for Men Women Black History Month Teacher Office Party Favor Gifts(Fresh Colors) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Young Activist's Dictionary of Social Justice: Developed by a Team of Antibias, Anti-Racism Educators and LGBTQ+ Advocates. • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Civil Rights Then and Now: A Timeline of Past and Present Social Justice Issues in America (Black History Book For Kids) (Woo! Jr. Kids Activities Books) • Amazon Business $9.25 1 $9.25
A Flag for Juneteenth - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $8.68 1 $8.68
Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids: 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-Day U.S.A. (History's Greatest Heroes) • Amazon Business $8.24 1 $8.24
Juneteenth for Mazie (Fiction Picture Books) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95

Materials cost

$313.28

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.67

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$376.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.47

Total project goal

$443.12

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