Inspiring Stories: A Journey of Growth and Discovery
Help me give my students books like Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, Esperanza Rising, The Giver, and Number the Stars to inspire a love of reading, critical thinking, and personal growth through diverse perspectives.
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
What I love most about my students is their resilience, creativity, and desire to learn, despite the challenges they face growing up in a Title I district. Many of them come from underprivileged backgrounds, yet they are eager to explore the world beyond their immediate environment. They are dreamers, problem-solvers, and deep thinkers, and they inspire me every day to bring the world to them through books and education.
The specific books I’m requesting—Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, Esperanza Rising, The Giver, and Number the Stars—will provide them with diverse perspectives and powerful stories of perseverance, courage, and hope.
These novels not only connect to historical and social issues but also help my students build critical thinking skills, empathy, and self-awareness. Reading these stories will allow my students to see themselves in the characters while learning about different cultures and periods in history. They will be able to engage in meaningful discussions and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.
My goal for this project is to foster a love of reading and create a classroom environment where every student feels empowered to explore new ideas and perspectives. I want them to develop confidence in their reading and comprehension skills while also growing emotionally through the powerful stories we will read together.
What makes my students special is their determination to succeed in an environment that may not always offer them the resources they deserve. They are proof that, with the right tools and opportunities, every child can thrive and reach their full potential. These books will be a gateway for them to dream bigger and achieve more.
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
The Giver: A Newbery Award Winner (Giver Quartet, 1)
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$6.93
30
$207.90
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes (Puffin Modern Classics)
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$6.89
30
$206.70
Number the Stars: A Newbery Award Winner
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$6.85
30
$205.50
Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold)
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$5.26
30
$157.80
The Story of Anne Frank: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)
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$4.99
30
$149.70
Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation
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$21.53
1
$21.53
Esperanza Rising: Novel-Ties Study Guide
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$17.95
1
$17.95
Esperanza Rising: An Instructional Guide for Literature - Novel Study Guide for 4th-8th Grade Literature with Close Reading and Writing Activities (Great Works Classroom Resource)
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$11.99
1
$11.99
Edgar Allan Poe Mashup for Kids: 3 Short Melodramatic Plays for 3 Group Sizes (Playing With Plays)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Materials cost
$989.06
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$70.72
3rd party payment processing fee
$14.84
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,104.62
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$194.93
Total project goal
$1,299.55
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,299.55
1 Donor
-$552.31
Donations toward project cost
-$552.31
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$0.00
match offer
-$649.78
Match offer toward project cost
-$552.31
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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