Help me give my students a library where they see themselves with a variety of diverse books.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. McHugh's classroom raised $612
This project is fully funded
My Students
I am beginning my first year as a literacy lead at the school I have called home for 18 years. We are a small school in the neighborhood of Mt. Airy in Philadelphia. We guide and support many different learners including autistic support, life skills, and general ed. Our school Is filled with students who come to ready to learn despite hardships they maybe facing. Everyday they greet me with smiles and hugs, trusting me to lead them into their future.
My Project
Students of Color should be able to see themselves represented in the books they read. With this project I plan to build a lending library where teachers of all grades can borrow books to read aloud with their students. Having a library representative of our school community allows the students to connect with the characters, setting, and experiences on a deeper level. Some students only see themselves represented in books about slavery or civil rights. Giving them books with characters that use their imagination to fight dragons, playing with friends, or going on a family trip shows them that their life experiences are important and seen!
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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