Voices of Heritage: Empowering Students Through Diverse Narratives
Help me give my students books by Dominican writers and titles on Black History Month, racial justice, and social learning. These narratives will enhance literacy skills and foster understanding of heritage, encouraging critical discussions about race and justice.
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 Project
The specific items I’m requesting, which include a curated selection of books by Dominican writers, as well as titles that focus on Black History Month and themes of racial justice and social learning, will make a significant difference in students' learning. These diverse narratives will provide relatable experiences that reflect their culture, history, and the broader context of social issues. Not only will these books enhance their literacy skills, but they will also foster a deeper understanding of heritage and encourage critical discussions about race and justice. By immersing themselves in stories that celebrate Dominican voices alongside those that highlight the importance of racial equity, students can develop a greater sense of identity and belonging, which is crucial for their overall emotional and social development.
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
The Story of Black History Box Set: Inspiring Biographies for Young Readers (The Story of: Inspiring Biographies for Young Readers)
• Amazon Business
$19.79
1
$19.79
Morir Soñando: The Dream Weaver
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Dominican 123
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
My Mom Is Dominican: Sayings from the Heart
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Searching for Sancocho / En busca del sancocho: (Bilingual English - Spanish) (Beyond Borders)
• Amazon Business
$11.15
1
$11.15
Plátanos Go with Everything/Los plátanos van con todo: Bilingual English-Spanish
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Islandborn
• Amazon Business
$10.79
1
$10.79
Things Kids Should Know About Black History: Educational Children's book For Black History Month (Holiday Books for Kids)
• Amazon Business
$10.40
1
$10.40
The ABCs of Black History (The ABCs of History)
• Amazon Business
$9.89
1
$9.89
I Am Enough
• Amazon Business
$9.77
1
$9.77
Plátanos Are Love
• Amazon Business
$9.49
1
$9.49
The Color of Love
• Amazon Business
$9.49
1
$9.49
Black History Month Decorations-Black History Month Hanging Swirls Black History Month Banner African Worthwhile Commemoration Festival Decorations for Black History Party Favor
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Dominican Culture For Kids
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids: 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-Day U.S.A. (History's Greatest Heroes)
• Amazon Business
$8.24
1
$8.24
Brown Sugar Baby Board Book - Beautiful Story for Mothers and Newborns, Ages 0-3
• Amazon Business
$8.00
1
$8.00
Thank You, It's An Afro (Presented by Afro Unicorn)
• Amazon Business
$7.90
1
$7.90
I am Brave: A Little Book about Martin Luther King, Jr. (Ordinary People Change the World)
• Amazon Business
$6.79
1
$6.79
Curls
• Amazon Business
$6.71
1
$6.71
Materials cost
$202.35
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.04
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$235.39
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$41.54
Total project goal
$276.93
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$276.93
3 Donors
-$276.93
Donations toward project cost
-$235.39
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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