Help me give my students books based on diversity, multicultural ties, and in other languages.
$511 goal
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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.
Our students are a full spectrum with a diverse campus in race, culture, socioeconomic status and interests. Our campus serves approximately 635 students, grades 7th thru 8th and between the ages of 12 to 14. Ethnically our students are approximately 87% minorities with 45% being Latin American, 26% African American, and 13% Asian and Pacific Islander. 25% of our students are currently an English Language Learner.
With our array of students and individuality they bring to the table we are in need of items that celebrate the diversity of our students.
My Project
In our library, we are still trying to build up the diversity and books that reflect our students. The original assortment that was in place over half a century ago lacks the representation of the current populous of the school. We have a high amount of native Spanish speakers and the majority of our site are students of color.
With multiple requests from students to have more books that represent them and the with English Language Learners needing books in Spanish, I am seeking generosity make our library a more inclusive space.
With high-interest titles in Spanish like Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and books from authors like Walter Dean Myer and Matt De la Pena my students have more options to find that "IT" book they have been looking for. The goal is to keep them reading.
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