Help me give my students more diverse literature to add to our classroom library.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. James's classroom raised $198
This project is fully funded
My Project
Every day, I get to teach 30 amazing and energetic students who fill my classroom with their unique stories and backgrounds. Their excitement and creativity make our learning space lively and fun. We’re all about adventures in learning, and my little leaders are always up for the challenge!
I’m excited to add some new diverse books to our classroom library!
This space is super important to my students. It’s where we gather for read-alouds and dive into independent reading. Each book gets a lot of love, and my students are so grateful for the chance to read.
These new books will not only help keep our library fresh, but they’ll also make sure that every student sees themselves in the stories we read. I want my classroom library to reflect the wonderful diversity of my students, so they can connect with the characters and stories.
More than a third 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
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