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Ms. Smith from Federal Way, WA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mirrors and Windows

Please help me give my students books that both allow readers to see their own lives reflected in the pages and books that enable readers to view lives and stories that are different from their own.

  • $170 goal

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My Project

My students need more books that reflect different cultural perspectives. These books will teach students history, authentic perspectives, and shared experiences. These types of books could help students become better global citizens and teach them ways to navigate and honor cultures, even cultures that differ from theirs.

While many of my students can access high-quality literature reflecting their lived experiences, other cultures are underrepresented in my classroom.

I've had a difficult time trying to find texts that are both grade-level appropriate and challenging.

Ms. Smith Brigadoon Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Federal Way, WA View local requests

More than half of 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

21 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Muslim Girls Rise: Inspirational Champions of Our Time • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Under My Hijab • Amazon Business $16.28 1 $16.28
Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story • Amazon Business $13.56 1 $13.56
Jannah Jewels Book 1: The Treasure of Timbuktu (Islamic Chapter Books For Kids) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Black Pioneers of Science and Invention • Amazon Business $9.29 1 $9.29
Maizy Chen's Last Chance: (Newbery Honor Award Winner) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Everlasting Nora: A Novel • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey (Maybe Marisol, 1) • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
The House That Lou Built • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$103.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$144.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.48

Total project goal

$169.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $169.89

2 Donors

-$169.89

Donations toward project cost

-$144.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.48

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