Our fourth-grade classroom is a vibrant and diverse community of curious, thoughtful, and enthusiastic readers. Every day, my students explore books that help them make sense of the world and their place in it. To support their growth as empathetic and open-minded individuals, we are seeking a collection of books that celebrate racial justice, identity, and inclusion. Titles like Just Ask, Be Different, Be Brave, Be You, and The Name Jar reflect the rich diversity of our classroom and provide opportunities for meaningful discussions about acceptance, courage, and understanding.
By adding these books to our classroom library, we aim to ensure that every student can see themselves represented in the stories they read.
These texts not only affirm their experiences but also broaden their perspectives by introducing them to voices and cultures different from their own. Your support will help foster a classroom where all students feel valued, empowered, and inspired to be exactly who they are. Thank you for helping us build a library that reflects the beauty and strength of our diverse community.
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
7 SEL Book Set: Just Ask, ABCs Black History, Change Sings, Name Jar, Where Are You From?, Touch a Color, Remember to Dream social emotional learning
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$95.00
1
$95.00
A Kids Book About Racism (hardcover)
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$20.00
1
$20.00
Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You (hardcover)
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$16.00
1
$16.00
Let's go Yum Cha: A Dim Sum Adventure!: A Dim Sum Adventure that Fills You Up with Food and Love!
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$11.15
1
$11.15
The Young Activist's Dictionary of Social Justice: Developed by a Team of Antibias, Anti-Racism Educators and LGBTQ+ Advocates.
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Materials cost
$152.14
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.28
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$184.42
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$32.54
Total project goal
$216.96
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$216.96
2 Donors
-$205.20
Donations toward project cost
-$175.92
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$29.28
match offer
-$10.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$8.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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