Inspiring and Empowering Diverse Voices Through Our School Library!
Help me give my students an inspiring and colorful classroom library for our young readers to ensure it's inclusive of all backgrounds, so they can see themselves represented, feel empowered, and hear a diverse range of voices!
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.
This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Project
Our goal is to create a vibrant and inclusive library where every student feels seen, heard, and valued. By curating a collection of books that reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our amazing students, we are not only fostering a love for reading but also nurturing a sense of belonging and empowerment.
Imagine the joy and excitement on our students' faces as they discover books that resonate with their own identities and experiences, as well as stories that open their minds and hearts to new perspectives and voices.
By providing a variety of literature that celebrates diversity and promotes empathy, we are not only enriching their reading experiences but also shaping them into compassionate and open-minded individuals. Our students are the future leaders, thinkers, global citizens, and changemakers of tomorrow. Our responsibility is to provide them with the tools and resources they need to thrive and spark change.
These stories can inspire them to address meaningful issues, whether through volunteering, advocacy, or other forms of activism. To gauge the influence of this project in igniting change and fostering compassion, we will closely monitor the surge in books borrowed on social justice themes, the turnout at events centered around service and activism, and the active involvement of students in community service projects. Additionally, we will seek valuable feedback from our students to learn firsthand how reading these books has reshaped their perspectives and motivated them to take action.
Together, let's spark imagination and ignite a passion for learning through the power of storytelling. By supporting our project, you are investing in the future of our students and helping to create a more loving, inclusive, and equitable world. Together, we can inspire a generation of compassionate and empathetic individuals who will shape a brighter future.
NIIMBOT B21 Label Maker Machine with 1 Roll Free Tape Vintage 2 inches Width Business Thermal Printer Price Gun Shipping Label Tag Writer for Home Office Organization Commercial Use (Black)
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$52.99
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$52.99
3 Graphic Novels: HOOKY Volumes 1-3 (paperback book set)
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$50.00
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$50.00
2 Hardcover Books - They Both Die at the End & The First to Die at the End (Death-Cast Series book set)
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$35.00
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$35.00
Jason Reynolds & Track Series Paperback Collection (paperback boxed, book set)
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$32.00
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$32.00
1000Pcs Clear Label Protector Shields Vinyl Clear Wafer Seals Waterproof Gloss Finish Label for Essential Oil Bottle Labels and Food Jars,Protecting Barcodes,Numbers 2 x 3Inch Barcode Label Protectors
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$29.99
The Crossover Series 3-Book Box Set: The Crossover, Booked, Rebound (paperback book set)
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$25.19
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$25.19
Run: Book One (hardcover graphic novel)
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$25.00
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$25.00
The Book Thief (paperback)
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$12.00
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$24.00
Barcode Scanner Wireless, Basecent USB Quick Laser Barcode Scanner Reader (Lector De Codigo De Barras), Handheld Barcode Reader Scanner for Library Book, Warehouse Inventory, Store
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$21.94
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$21.94
The To All the Boys I've Loved Before Paperback Collection (Boxed Set): To All the Boys I've Loved Before; P.S. I Still Love You; Always and Forever, Lara Jean
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$20.79
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$20.79
An Indigenous Peoples History of the United States for Young People (paperback)
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$20.00
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$20.00
Thirst (hardcover)
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$20.00
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$20.00
The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee (Young Readers Adaptation): Life in Native America
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$19.99
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$19.99
Gaither Sisters Trilogy Box Set: One Crazy Summer, P.S. Be Eleven, Gone Crazy in Alabama
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$19.15
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$19.15
They Called Us Enemy (paperback graphic novel)
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$19.00
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$19.00
Everything, Everything and The Sun Is Also a Star Paperback Boxed Set
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$18.85
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$18.85
Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson
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$17.99
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$17.99
Cool. Awkward. Black. (hardcover)
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$17.09
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$17.09
Dreams from My Father (Adapted for Young Adults) (hardcover)
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$17.09
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$17.09
Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You (hardcover)
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$17.00
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$17.00
We Are Not Free (hardcover)
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$17.00
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$17.00
A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow (hardcover) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick
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$16.00
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$16.00
When You Trap a Tiger (hardcover)
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$16.00
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$16.00
American Born Chinese (YA paperback graphic novel)
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$16.00
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$16.00
NIIMBOT Label Tape of Model D11/D110/D101 Printer, (2 Rolls, 0.47"×1.57"/12×40mm) Waterproof and Self-Adhesive Labels, Office & Home Labeling Tape Replacement (White)
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$15.99
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$15.99
Dolores Huerta Stands Strong: The Woman Who Demanded Justice (Biographies for Young Readers)
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$15.95
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$15.95
The Paper Daughters of Chinatown: Adapted for Young Readers from the Best-selling Novel | Historical Fiction
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$15.59
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$15.59
Take Back the Block
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$15.29
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$15.29
Firekeeper's Daughter (hardcover) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick
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$15.00
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$15.00
Believe: The Victorious Story of Eric LeGrand Young Readers' Edition
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$14.95
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$14.95
The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality
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$14.89
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$14.89
Mental Toughness For Young Athletes (Parent's Guide): Eight Proven 5-Minute Mindset Exercises For Kids And Teens Who Play Competitive Sports
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$14.75
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$14.75
The Secret Battle of Evan Pao
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$14.59
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$14.59
Spare Parts (Young Readers' Edition): The True Story of Four Undocumented Teenagers, One Ugly Robot, and an Impossible Dream
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$14.29
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$14.29
Black Athletes who Changed Sports: Black History Matters Book Series
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$14.21
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$14.21
Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance
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$14.19
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$14.19
Milkweed (paperback)
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$14.00
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$14.00
Native Americans in History: A History Book for Kids (paperback)
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$14.00
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$14.00
The Making of Yolanda la Bruja
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$13.87
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$13.87
Historia de América Latina: Una guía fascinante de la historia de Sudamérica, México, Centroamérica y las islas del Caribe (Spanish Edition)
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$13.69
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$13.69
School Trip: A Graphic Novel (paperback)
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$13.49
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$13.49
Notorious RBG Young Readers' Edition: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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$13.25
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$13.25
Frankly in Love
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$12.99
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$12.99
The Sun Does Shine (Young Readers Edition): An Innocent Man, A Wrongful Conviction, and the Long Path to Justice
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$12.99
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$12.99
Do Your Best Every Day to Do Your Best Every Day: Encouraging Words from John Cena
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$12.94
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$12.94
An Emotion Of Great Delight: New heartbreaking romance for 2021 from the New York Times bestselling author of the Shatter Me series and A Very Large Expanse of Sea
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$12.56
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$12.56
Days of Infamy: How a Century of Bigotry Led to Japanese American Internment (Scholastic Focus)
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$12.39
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$12.39
This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do The Work (paperback)
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$12.00
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$12.00
Tokyo Ever After: A Novel (paperback) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick
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$12.00
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$12.00
You Should See Me in a Crown (paperback) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick
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$12.00
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$12.00
The Downstairs Girl (paperback) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick
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$12.00
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$12.00
The Light in Hidden Places (paperback) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick
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$12.00
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$12.00
Invisible: A Graphic Novel (paperback graphic novel)
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$12.00
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$12.00
Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers
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$11.87
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$11.87
Caste (Adapted for Young Adults) (YA paperback)
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$11.69
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$11.69
Shoe Dog: Young Readers Edition
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$11.69
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$11.69
NIIMBOT Thermal Labels(0.59" x 1.18") Printer Sticker Paper with Self-Adhesive for D11/D110/D101 Label Maker,1 Roll of 210 (White)
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$11.59
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$11.59
One Crazy Summer
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$11.19
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$11.19
Chasing the Truth: A Young Journalist's Guide to Investigative Reporting: She Said Young Readers Edition
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$10.99
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$10.99
Defiant: Growing Up in the Jim Crow South
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$10.95
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$10.95
Long Way Down (paperback)
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$10.79
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$10.79
The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation): The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics
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$10.79
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$10.79
I'm Still Here (Adapted for Young Readers): Loving Myself in a World Not Made for Me
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$10.68
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$10.68
Mental Toughness For Young Athletes: Volume 2 Grit - How To Use The Secret Mindset Hack
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$10.47
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$10.47
We Are Not Free: A Printz Honor Winner
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$10.19
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$10.19
Free Lunch (paperback)
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$10.00
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$10.00
An Invisible Thread: A Young Readers' Edition (paperback)
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$10.00
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$10.00
Brown Girl Dreaming (paperback)
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$10.00
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$10.00
Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968
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$10.00
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$10.00
No Better Friend: Young Readers Edition: A Man, a Dog, and Their Incredible True Story of Friendship and Survival in World War II
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$9.99
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$9.99
The Truths We Hold: An American Journey (Young Readers Edition)
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$9.99
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$9.99
Yes We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This Country
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$9.98
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$9.98
Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success
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$9.92
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$9.92
Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults): A True Story of the Fight for Justice (paperback)
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$9.89
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$9.89
4000 PCS 3/4" Colored Dot Stickers Circle Color Coding Labels, 8 Color Style Colorful Coding Label Sticker for Office, Student Classroom(8 Rolls, 3/4 Inches)
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$9.59
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$9.59
You Are Here: Connecting Flights
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$9.49
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$9.49
We Are Not from Here
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$9.48
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$9.48
It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Adapted for Young Readers) (paperback)
• MahoganyBooks
$8.99
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$8.99
How to Fight Racism Young Reader's Edition: A Guide to Standing Up for Racial Justice
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$8.99
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$8.99
Killers of the Flower Moon: Adapted for Young Readers: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
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$8.99
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$8.99
The Boy at the Back of the Class
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$8.99
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$8.99
Life in Motion: Unlikely Ballerina Young Readers Edition (paperback)
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$8.09
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$8.09
Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks (paperback)
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$8.09
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$8.09
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (paperback)
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$8.09
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$8.09
The Stars Beneath Our Feet
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$7.99
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$7.99
Spaceman (Adapted for Young Readers): The True Story of a Young Boy's Journey to Becoming an Astronaut
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$7.99
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$7.99
Once I Was You -- Adapted for Young Readers: Finding My Voice and Passing the Mic
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$7.99
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$7.99
American Moonshot Young Readers' Edition: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race
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$7.94
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$7.94
Sunburst Systems 7068 Color Coding Dot Labels, 3/4", 2400 dots, Multi-Colored
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$7.79
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$7.79
Some Places More Than Others
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$7.69
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$7.69
Lion: A Long Way Home Young Readers' Edition
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$7.39
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$7.39
Proud (Young Readers Edition): Living My American Dream
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$7.39
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$7.39
Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition
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$7.29
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$7.29
One Crazy Summer: A Newbery Honor Award Winner
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$6.99
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$6.99
Materials cost
$1,353.82
Vendor shipping charges
$18.85
Sales tax
$96.80
3rd party payment processing fee
$20.31
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,519.78
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$268.20
Total project goal
$1,787.98
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,787.98
9 Donors
-$492.86
Donations toward project cost
-$426.43
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$66.43
The Compassion Project match offer
-$492.86
Match offer toward project cost
-$418.93
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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