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Novel Study Book Sets for Fourth Grade Emergent Bilingual Students!

Help me give my students captivating bilingual graphic novel and poetry book sets!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hopkins's classroom raised $1,666

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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.

My Project

I am pleased to submit this grant proposal to acquire two novel study book sets for our 4th-grade bilingual students. The first set will consist of a captivating graphic novel exploring cultural traditions, while the second set will comprise a poignant book of poems centered on the themes of being a child of immigrants and the immigrant and undocumented experience. These literature selections aim to foster cultural awareness and language proficiency among our diverse student population, promoting empathy and understanding of different cultural backgrounds and experiences.

This grant proposal aims to provide two novel study book sets—a graphic novel exploring cultural traditions and a book of poems centered on immigrant experiences—to fourth-grade bilingual students, fostering cultural awareness, empathy, and language proficiency.

The graphic novel chosen for this project will immerse students in a visually engaging narrative that covers various cultural traditions, enriching their understanding of the world's diverse heritage. Through vibrant illustrations and relatable characters, this novel will inspire critical thinking and cross-cultural empathy. The second novel study, based on a collection of poems, will empower our bilingual students to explore the complexities of being a child of immigrants and the struggles faced by immigrant and undocumented individuals. This poignant literary work will provide a safe space for students to explore their own identities and embrace diversity.

By providing our 4th-grade students with these novel study book sets, we seek to cultivate a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters cultural appreciation and linguistic competence. Through guided discussions, creative projects, and intercultural exchanges, students will engage with the material, develop their language skills, and gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of immigrant and undocumented communities. Ultimately, this grant will enhance our students' empathy, critical thinking abilities, and appreciation for diverse perspectives, preparing them to become compassionate global citizens.

Ms. Hopkins Perez Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Land of the Cranes (Scholastic Gold) • Amazon Business $7.99 65 $519.35
Srta. Quinces (Miss Quinces) • AKJ Education $9.48 50 $474.00
Miss Quinces: a Graphic Novel • AKJ Education $9.48 25 $237.00
La tierra de las grullas (Land of the Cranes) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $8.99 15 $134.85

Materials cost

$1,365.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$20.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,415.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$249.83

Total project goal

$1,665.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,665.51

17 Donors

-$1,633.15

Donations toward project cost

-$1,415.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$217.47

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$32.36

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