Funded Jul 27, 2021Thanks to your generous donations, I was able to purchase a variety of diverse picture and chapter books for my students. When I opened up the box to share the books with my students, their eyes lit up and their smiles were huge. They "oohed and ahhed" over the books. They shouted out with excitement when they saw a book that interested them.
Some of the books have been used as a class read aloud where we discuss themes, characters, plot, and other lessons. Many of them, however, are placed in my classroom library for students to use during independent reading. Ever since I added these to my classroom bins, the students have looked forward to choosing their books. Many books were so popular, that there was a "waiting list" for students that wanted to read it next. Many of the books have been read multiple times by the same students.
Most importantly, however, is that these books feature diverse characters that reflect what my students look like. The students often comment with with pleasure when they see a character that looks like them or notice that the book reflects their culture. That is exactly what I wanted to achieve with this diverse list of books. Thank you so much for helping me reach that goal!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Lerant