Read to Be Seen: Stories by Underrepresented Authors
Help me give my students a classroom library with books written by underrepresented authors because many students don’t often see people like them in stories they read and by adding these books, I hope my students feel seen and valued.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Morgan's classroom raised $733
This project is fully funded
My Project
I love how curious, thoughtful, and open-hearted my students are. They come to school eager to learn and ready to explore new ideas, especially through stories. But many of the books currently in our classroom don’t reflect the diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences of the students who read them.
By building a classroom library filled with books by underrepresented authors—Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and disabled voices—I hope to create a space where every student can see themselves in the pages of a book.
These stories will also help my students understand and appreciate experiences different from their own.
These books will support reading skills, spark meaningful conversations, and build confidence and empathy in every reader. Your support will help us create a classroom where all students feel seen, valued, and inspired to learn.
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
5 Book Set: Graphic Novels #3 - Underrepresented Authors (ages 12+) White Bird, Ain't Burned All Bright, Run, They Called Us Enemy, Long Way Down
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$90.00
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$90.00
5 Book Set: Graphic Novels #2 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback, ages 8-12) - Break, Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, Four Eyes, Invisible, Duel
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$80.00
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$80.00
4 Book Set: Graphic Novels #5 - Underrepresented Social Emotional Learning (paperback 12+) Junior High, Crush, Girl Called Echo, My Bilingual Summer
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$80.00
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$80.00
4 Book Set: Graphic Novels #8 - Underrepresented Stories Social Emotional Learning (paperback, ages 14+ mature) The Talk, Hey Kiddo, Sunshine, Weirdo
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$76.00
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$76.00
4 Book Set: Graphic Novels #7 - Underrepresented Family & Social Emotional Learning (paperback, ages 8-12) Twin Cities, Two Tribes, Dear Dad, Uprooted
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$72.00
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$72.00
4 Book Set: Graphic Novels #1 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback, ages 10+) - American Born Chinese, Mexikid, Frizzy, When Stars Are Scattered
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$62.00
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$62.00
4 Book Set: Graphic Novels #6 - Underrepresented Stories in Sports (paperback, ages 8-12) Swim Team, Gamerville, Hoops, Change the Game
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$62.00
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$62.00
4 Book Set: Graphic Novels #4 - Underrepresented Stories Social Emotional Learning (paperback 10+) Snapdragon, El Deafo, Space Boy 1-3, Parachute Kids
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$62.00
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$62.00
Materials cost
$584.00
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.76
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$622.76
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$109.90
Total project goal
$732.66
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$732.66
1 Donor
-$611.76
Donations toward project cost
-$520.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$91.76
match offer
-$120.89
Match offer toward project cost
-$102.76
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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