Turning Pages, Opening Minds: Books for Autism Awareness
Help me give my students books for students with autism and other disabilities to help them better understand their feelings, build self-awareness, and foster acceptance.
$215 goal
This project expired on September 7, 2025.
This project expired on September 7, 2025.
My Project
I’m excited to bring books into our special education classroom that help students with autism and other disabilities feel seen, understood, and supported. These books will help kids explore their feelings, positively learn more about autism, and build confidence.
They’ll also be great for sharing with classmates to help everyone learn about differences, kindness, and inclusion.
By reading together, we can create a classroom where everyone feels welcome and valued. These books will open hearts and minds, helping us grow as a community that celebrates what makes each of us special.
More than three‑quarters 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
20 students impacted
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Big - Caldecott Medal Winner & Coretta Scott King Honor Title (hardcover picture book, social emotional learning)
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$20.00
1
$20.00
Why Does Izzy Cover Her Ears?: Dealing with Sensory Overload
• Amazon Business
$18.12
1
$18.12
Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes
• Amazon Business
$16.95
1
$16.95
Solobo Toys: FEELS: A Simple Book About Complex Emotions (board book, social emotion learning book, calming corner, quiet focus calm down tools)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$16.00
1
$16.00
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions & Express Feelings - Resilient Kids (social emotional learning paperback; calming corner)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$16.00
1
$16.00
The Very Frustrated Monster: A Children's Book About Frustration
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
My Worried Worrier: A Children's Book About Battling An Army of Anxious Emotions: A book for kids (age 4-8) about learning to deal with worrying and ... books about dealing with different emotions)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Since We're Friends: An Autism Picture Book
• Amazon Business
$12.95
1
$12.95
Uniquely Wired: A Story About Autism and Its Gifts for Kids ages 6-9
• Amazon Business
$9.56
1
$9.56
Materials cost
$137.56
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$12.59
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.06
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$182.21
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$32.15
Total project goal
$214.36
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Bevin and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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