Help me give my students a diverse library where they feel represented! The books I have selected represent Black voices, Hispanic heritage, religious clothing, Native American traditions, Asian culture, and much more!
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. S's classroom raised $468
This project is fully funded
My Students
My students are a great group of kids. They are 9th graders with Autism and other developmental disabilities or special learning needs. They need more than a teacher who tells them what to do; they need an adult who will listen to them and work with them on their individual needs.
In the words of Temple Grandin, "Kids have to be exposed to different things to develop.
A child’s not going to find out he likes to play a musical instrument if you never exposed him to it."
My classroom assistant and I create a positive and interactive learning environment where our kids know that they are welcome, loved, appreciated, are safe, and can succeed.
My Project
As students are preparing to return to school after a year of distance learning, I want to ensure my library represents all students in my class. I have included a paper cutter to be able to create a book project based on the students' readings.
The books I have selected amplify Black voices, focus on Hispanic heritage, religion, language, immigration, history, Asian culture, Native American stories, and much more.
My library is limited and I need to ensure all of my students feel welcome and represented in my classroom, upon their return to the classroom.
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
Vashti Harrison Little Leaders Collection 3 Books Set (Bold Women in Black History, Exceptional Men in Black History, Visionary Women Around the World)
• Amazon Business
$49.99
1
$49.99
Swingline Paper Trimmer, Guillotine Paper Cutter, 12" Cut Length, 10 Sheet Capacity, Classic Cut Lite (9312)
• Amazon Business
$26.84
1
$26.84
The Essential Fundraising Guide for K-12 Schools (Revised and Updated 2019)
• Amazon Business
$18.95
1
$18.95
Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation (Pantheon Graphic Library)
• Amazon Business
$16.14
1
$16.14
Pepe and the Parade: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
• Amazon Business
$15.36
1
$15.36
Same, Same But Different
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
The Day You Begin
• Amazon Business
$14.89
1
$14.89
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
• Amazon Business
$14.84
1
$14.84
The Big Bed
• Amazon Business
$14.69
1
$14.69
The Big Umbrella
• Amazon Business
$14.39
1
$14.39
Be Kind (Be Kind, 1)
• Amazon Business
$13.84
1
$13.84
Survivors of the Holocaust: True Stories of Six Extraordinary Children
• Amazon Business
$13.49
1
$13.49
Our Class is a Family
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Curls
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Jars of Hope: How One Woman Helped Save 2,500 Children During the Holocaust (Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Picture Books)
• Amazon Business
$7.95
1
$7.95
For the Right to Learn: Malala Yousafzai's Story (Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Picture Books)
• Amazon Business
$7.95
1
$7.95
Saved by the Boats: The Heroic Sea Evacuation of September 11 (Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Picture Books)
• Amazon Business
$7.95
1
$7.95
Hair Love
• Amazon Business
$6.90
1
$6.90
Who Was Confucius?
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
What Was the Vietnam War?
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
What Were the Negro Leagues? (What Was?)
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
Who Is the Dalai Lama? (Who Was?)
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
What Is the Civil Rights Movement? (What Was?)
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
Who Was Nellie Bly?
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
Who Was Aretha Franklin?
• Amazon Business
$5.08
1
$5.08
Who Is Greta Thunberg? (Who HQ Now)
• Amazon Business
$4.99
1
$4.99
Who Was Nelson Mandela?
• Amazon Business
$4.89
1
$4.89
What Are the Paralympic Games? (What Was?)
• Amazon Business
$3.99
1
$3.99
Who Is Temple Grandin? (Who Was?)
• Amazon Business
$3.99
1
$3.99
Materials cost
$354.01
Vendor shipping charges
$8.07
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.31
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$397.39
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$70.13
Total project goal
$467.52
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$467.52
1 Donor
-$467.52
Donations toward project cost
-$397.39
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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