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 Students
I teach in the heart of the Bronx. While our school is a Title I school and many of my students are labeled as English language learners and children with special needs, they are much more.
My third graders are creative, funny, eager to learn, bright, and resilient.
My Project
Trailblazers go places. Trailblazers explore uncharted areas. They do things first.
Trailblazers are bold, brave, and persistent.
The trailblazers in these books are people of color. All of them have pursued their passion, overcome obstacles, fought prejudice, and changed the world.
As trailblazers, the men and women of color in these picture book biographies faced unique obstacles. They pursued their passions despite racism, prejudice, poverty, and injustice. Many were born disadvantaged, lacked opportunity, or had limited access to educational opportunities. Yet, they excelled.
These books will shine a light on scientists, writers, poets, athletes, pilots, activists, dancers, musicians, inventors, astronauts and more. Help me add these titles to our classroom library for my third grade readers to enjoy.
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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