Help me give my students a diverse and inclusive library that will get them excited to read!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Price's classroom raised $1,150
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
As a novice educator, my aim is to cultivate a reading culture among middle school students. Despite initial reluctance, my students often discover a newfound interest in reading when exposed to compelling narratives. Central to this endeavor is the creation of a diverse and inclusive classroom library that captivates and engages students, ultimately fostering a genuine enthusiasm for reading through easy access to a wide range of literature.
To achieve this, I carefully select books that reflect a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, ensuring that every student can find something relatable and inspiring.
I also incorporate book talks, where students can share their thoughts and recommendations with their peers, creating a community of readers who support and motivate each other.
Interactive activities, such as themed reading weeks, author visits, and creative projects based on the books they read, further enhance their engagement. I make it a point to recognize and celebrate their reading milestones, no matter how small, to build their confidence and sense of achievement.
In addition to fostering a love for literature, I emphasize the importance of critical thinking and discussion. By encouraging students to analyze characters, themes, and plots, they develop deeper comprehension skills and learn to appreciate the nuances of storytelling. This approach not only nurtures their academic growth but also enriches their emotional intelligence and empathy.
Ultimately, my goal is to create a dynamic and supportive learning environment where reading is not just an assignment but a beloved pastime. By continuously adapting my methods to meet the evolving interests and needs of my students, I hope to instill a lifelong passion for reading that will open doors to endless opportunities and enrich their lives in countless ways.
More than half 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
4 High School Favorites #1 (Ages 14+): Becoming, Black Enough, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, Blackout (paperback+hardcover book set)
• MahoganyBooks
$60.00
1
$60.00
Harry N Abrams Inc Diary of a Wimpy Kid Books - Set of 4
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$53.96
1
$53.96
3 Graphic Novels: HOOKY Volumes 1-3 (paperback book set)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$50.00
1
$50.00
Achieve It! Percy Jackson & The Olympians Book Series Variety Pack, Grades 5 to 9, Set of 5 - Grades 5-9 - Kids
• School Specialty
$48.74
1
$48.74
Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7)
• Amazon Business
$45.44
1
$45.44
2 Hardcover Books - They Both Die at the End & The First to Die at the End (Death-Cast Series book set; underrepresented authors)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$35.00
1
$35.00
Pigeon Series 7 Book Set : Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus / Stay up Late. Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog ....and 4 More Titles
• Amazon Business
$30.40
1
$30.40
The Crossover Series 3-Book Box Set: The Crossover, Booked, Rebound (paperback book set)
• MahoganyBooks
$25.19
1
$25.19
Pocho / Mexican Whiteboy (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$10.89
2
$21.78
The Light in Hidden Places (hardcover) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$20.00
1
$20.00
Within These Wicked Walls (hardcover) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$20.00
1
$20.00
Percy Jackson y la vara de Hermes... y otras historias de semidioses / The Demigod Diaries (Los héroes del Olimpo / The Heroes of Olympus) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$19.95
1
$19.95
Tokyo Ever After: A Novel (YA hardcover) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$19.00
1
$19.00
La pirámide roja / The Red Pyramid (Las cronicas de los Kane) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$16.13
1
$16.13
A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow (hardcover) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$16.00
1
$16.00
Hija del guardián del fuego / Firekeeper’s Daughter (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$15.95
1
$15.95
La maldición del titán. Novela gráfica / The Titan's Curse: The Graphic Novel (Percy Jackson y los dioses del olimpo / Percy Jackson and the Olympians) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$15.30
1
$15.30
Firekeeper's Daughter (hardcover) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$15.00
1
$15.00
Furia (hardcover) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$15.00
1
$15.00
El barco de los muertos / The Ship of the Dead (Serie Magnus Chase y los Dioses de Asgard / Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Series) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$14.55
1
$14.55
Viuda de hierro / Iron Widow (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$14.21
1
$14.21
52 YA Books Every Book Lover Should Read: A One Year Journal and Recommended Reading List from the American Library Association (Graduation Gift for ... (52 Books Every Book Lover Should Read)
• Amazon Business
$12.56
1
$12.56
Tokyo Ever After: A Novel (YA paperback) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$12.00
1
$12.00
The Light in Hidden Places (paperback) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$12.00
1
$12.00
The Book Thief (paperback)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$12.00
1
$12.00
The Downstairs Girl (YA paperback) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$12.00
1
$12.00
You Should See Me in a Crown (paperback) - Reese's Book Club YA Pick
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$12.00
1
$12.00
El ladrón del rayo/ The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson y los dioses del olimpo / Percy Jackson and the Olympians) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$11.65
1
$11.65
Furia (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$11.19
1
$11.19
The House on Mango Street (YA paperback)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$11.00
1
$11.00
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (YA paperback)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$11.00
1
$11.00
El último héroe del Olimpo / The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson y los dioses del olimpo / Percy Jackson and the Olympians) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$10.93
1
$10.93
Flying Lessons and Other Stories (paperback)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$10.00
1
$10.00
Be Dazzled
• Amazon Business
$9.71
1
$9.71
Reverie
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Materials cost
$843.48
Vendor shipping charges
$13.39
Sales tax
$77.18
3rd party payment processing fee
$12.65
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$976.70
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$172.36
Total project goal
$1,149.06
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,149.06
3 Donors
-$1,149.06
Donations toward project cost
-$976.70
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