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Mr. Gutierrez from South Gate, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Read to Rise: Exploring Racial Justice Through Literature

Help me give my students the opportunity to learn from books about racial justice and inequalities.

  • $922 goal

This project expired on September 15, 2025.

This project expired on September 15, 2025.

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 teach an incredible group of students who are curious, thoughtful, and eager to understand the world around them. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences into the classroom. What I love most about my students is their openness to new ideas and their willingness to have meaningful conversations about fairness, identity, and justice.

This project will provide my students with access to high-quality, age-appropriate books that focus on racial justice, inequality, and the experiences of historically marginalized communities.

These stories will help them see the world through different lenses, encouraging empathy, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the ongoing struggle for equity.

Many of my students have not had the opportunity to see themselves reflected in the books they read. By diversifying our classroom library, I want them to feel seen, valued, and inspired. These books will serve as springboards for discussion, writing, and reflection, helping students build the language and confidence to talk about difficult but important topics. With your support, we can create a classroom that not only values diversity but actively engages with it to build a better, more just future.

Mr. Gutierrez South East High School Grades 9-12

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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

200 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Sum of Us (Adapted for Young Readers): How Racism Hurts Everyone • Amazon Business $10.46 25 $261.50
Animal Farm: 75th Anniversary Edition • Amazon Business $5.85 25 $146.25
10 Book Set: Lee & Low Antiracism Collection (grades PreK-2 elementary books from underrepresented authors) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $110.00 1 $110.00
Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
A Kids Book About Immigration (hardcover, newcomers, immigrants) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Esperanza renace Spanish Edition (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 2 $20.00
A Kids Book About Being Inclusive - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About: Un libro para niños sobre inmigración (hardcover, Spanish language edition, newcomers, immigration) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Esperanza Rising (younger YA paperback, ages 10+) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 2 $20.00
Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Don't Ask Me Where I'm From (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
Blulu 60 Pieces Summer Bookmarks Cold Drink Theme Bookmarks Cute Colorful Dessert Bookmarks for Students Adults Reading • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$680.74

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $62.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$783.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.22

Total project goal

$921.46

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