We Need Diverse Literature to Empower Diverse Learners
Help me give my students a library of books from underrepresented authors that will deepen their understanding of their own culture and history
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Flores's classroom raised $704
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
These books from diverse authors will support my students by offering them a broad spectrum of experiences and perspectives that reflect their own identities and the world around them. For my students, seeing characters, stories, and settings that mirror their own lives helps foster a sense of belonging and self-worth. It affirms their existence and cultural heritage while promoting positive self-image.
In the classroom, diverse literature serves as an essential tool for inclusive education.
It enables all students to engage with a variety of viewpoints and learn from cultures, traditions, and histories that they may not encounter in their everyday lives.
Moreover, diverse literature helps bridge gaps in learning by supporting cognitive and emotional development for all types of learners, including those with different learning styles, languages, or abilities. When students can relate to the material, they are more likely to be engaged, motivated, and successful.
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
10 Book Set: Lee & Low Antiracism Collection (grades 3-5 elementary books from underrepresented authors)
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$130.00
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$130.00
10 Book Set: Lee & Low Antiracism Collection (grades PreK-2 elementary books from underrepresented authors)
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$110.00
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$110.00
6 Book Set: Lee & Low PRETEEN Mental Health Bundle #1 (ages 8-12) YA Books for Classroom Library - social emotional learning
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$90.00
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$90.00
5 Book Bundle: Graphic Novels #2 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback book set) - Break, Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, Four Eyes, Invisible, Duel
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$75.00
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$75.00
4 Book Bundle: Graphic Novels #1 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback book set) - American Born Chinese, Mexikid, Frizzy, When Stars Are Scattered
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$60.00
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$60.00
3 Book Set: LATINO VOICES Bundle: Alma,Growing An Artist,Julián Is a Mermaid (hardcover picture books,underrepresented authors)
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$48.00
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$48.00
Materials cost
$513.00
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$46.94
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.70
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$597.64
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$105.47
Total project goal
$703.11
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$703.11
2 Donors
-$703.11
Donations toward project cost
-$597.64
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
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 Mr. Flores and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
