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Ms. Candela from Brooklyn, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Windows and Mirrors: Reading to Understand Others and Ourselves

Help me give my students high interest books that also push readers to consider diverse perspectives and experiences to foster empathy for others.

  • $1,182 goal

This project expired on August 7, 2025.

This project expired on August 7, 2025.

My Project

I work with students in grades 6-12 in a small, girls public school in the neighborhood of Bushwick in Brooklyn, NY. I want readers to engage with books that provide insights into experiences different from their own and reflect experiences similar to their lives. In doing so, students will think deeply about the interconnectedness of human beings and the importance of empathy as we work towards creating a more just, kind, and tolerant world.

Students will collaborate to read, discuss, and complete a project in which they will highlight the diverse experiences and knowledge of the book and demonstrate the interconnectedness of humans.

Ms. Candela Young Women's Ldrshp School - Bklyn Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

55 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Distance Between Us: A Memoir • Amazon Business $10.83 30 $324.90
Exit West: A Novel • Amazon Business $9.99 30 $299.70
The Distance Between Us: Young Readers Edition • Amazon Business $7.19 10 $71.90
4 Book Set: Graphic Novels #1 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback, ages 10+) - American Born Chinese, Mexikid, Frizzy, When Stars Are Scattered • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $62.00 1 $62.00
4 Book Set: YA Paperback Book Club (ages 12+) - Abuela, Don't Forget Me, Harvest House, Last Cuentista, The Cost of Knowing • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
Hello, Universe: A Newbery Award Winner (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 4 $48.00
The Last Cuentista: Newbery Medal Winner • Amazon Business $10.33 4 $41.32
When Stars Are Scattered: (National Book Award Finalist) • Amazon Business $9.23 4 $36.92
The Benefits of Being an Octopus: A Novel • Amazon Business $5.88 4 $23.52

Materials cost

$960.26

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3rd party payment processing fee

$14.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,004.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$177.29

Total project goal

$1,181.95

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