Mexican American Literature
Funded Sep 19, 2023Sometimes, the challenges that teaching entails seem daunting. Frankly, I've questioned my impact as a teacher, but then, I hear a student say, " This classroom feels like home" and I am reminded of my impact.
The novel that you helped bring in to my classroom offers my students a glimmer of hope. They see themselves in Juana ( our lovely protagonist) who is plagued with guilt and eventually forgives herself. Students have never had a book that uses Spanglish or a book that mentions culturally relevant topics and cultural references.
Thank you for helping me continue in giving my students a chance at a future that they have times seeing. Without generous donors like you, I would be unable to impact their life in the way that I do. My sincerest thank you....”
With gratitude,
Ms. Pinto