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Mr. Ron from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books Are Gifts That Children Can Open Again and Again!

Help me give my students many relevant multicultural books to show kindness, diversity, understanding, and feelings.

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My Project

Providing multicultural books to preschoolers is essential for fostering inclusivity, empathy, and a well-rounded understanding of the world. These books act as windows into different cultures, showcasing diverse characters, traditions, and perspectives. This exposure helps children appreciate the beauty of human diversity, countering stereotypes and biases that can form at a young age.  

Multicultural literature also acts as a mirror for children from minority backgrounds, allowing them to see themselves reflected in stories and characters.

This representation is crucial for building self-esteem and a sense of belonging. When children see their experiences and identities validated in books, it sends a powerful message that they are valued and important members of society.  

Moreover, multicultural books broaden children's horizons, introducing them to new languages, customs, and ways of life. This early exposure to diversity can spark curiosity and a lifelong love of learning about different cultures. It also equips children with the skills and understanding necessary to navigate an increasingly interconnected world.  

In conclusion, supplying multicultural books to preschoolers is not just about promoting diversity; it's about nurturing empathy, building self-esteem, and preparing young minds for a globalized society. By investing in these books, we invest in a future where children celebrate their differences and embrace the richness that diversity brings.

Mr. Ron Pittsburgh Langley K-8 School Grades PreK-2

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Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

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

34 students impacted 12donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Broadway Baby • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry: 200 Poems with Photographs That Squeak, Soar, and Roar! • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Children's Book of Philosophy: An Introduction to the World's Great Thinkers and Their Big Ideas (DK Children's Book of) • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Jake the Growling Dog: A Children's Book about the Power of Kindness, Celebrating Diversity, and Friendship • Amazon Business $14.96 1 $14.96
The Vanishing Lake • Amazon Business $14.87 1 $14.87
The Seeking Tree • Amazon Business $14.86 1 $14.86
I Am Whole: A Multi-Racial Children's Book Celebrating Diversity, Language, Race and Culture • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85
Where I Live: Poems About My Home, My Street, and My Town • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
Make Way for Butterfly (A Very Impatient Caterpillar Book) • Amazon Business $13.69 1 $13.69
Do I Have to Wear a Coat? • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Never EVER Race a Reindeer: A Funny Rhyming, Read Aloud Picture Book • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
Never EVER Dance with a Dracula: A Funny Rhyming, Read Aloud Picture Book • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
B Is for Bananas • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
My Tiny Temper: A Children's Book About Battling A Growing Monster of Emotion: A book for kids (age 2-7) about learning to deal with tempers and ... books about dealing with different emotions) • Amazon Business $12.77 1 $12.77
Pokko and the Drum • Amazon Business $12.39 1 $12.39
The Masterpiece (One Big Canvas) • Amazon Business $12.17 1 $12.17
Never EVER Tickle a Turkey: A Funny Rhyming, Read Aloud Picture Book • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
If I'm upset I can: A children's Book About coping strategies, self-control, Emotional regulation activities, anger management, and social skills with ... for kids, toddlers, and preschoolers ) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Never EVER Lick a Llama: A Funny, Rhyming Read Aloud Story Kid's Picture Book • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs: As Retold by Mo Willems • Amazon Business $11.97 1 $11.97
Escargot • Amazon Business $11.80 1 $11.80
Our Diversity Makes Us Stronger: Social Emotional Book for Kids about Diversity and Kindness (Children’s Book for Boys and Girls) (World of Kids Emotions) • Amazon Business $11.72 1 $11.72
Norman Didn't Do It!: (Yes, He Did) • Amazon Business $11.56 1 $11.56
Opposites Abstract • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
Old Mikamba Had a Farm • Amazon Business $11.25 1 $11.25
Things Kids Should Know About Black History: Educational Children's book For Black History Month (Holiday Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $10.86 1 $10.86
Our Table • Amazon Business $10.72 1 $10.72
Because • Amazon Business $10.24 1 $10.24
I Am Earth: An Earth Day Book for Kids (I Am Learning: Educational Series for Kids) • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
Ricky, the Rock that Just Couldn't Rhyme (Another "You Rock!" Group Books) • Amazon Business $9.74 1 $9.74
Alligators All Around: An Alphabet (Nutshell Library) • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
The Hugging Tree: A Story About Resilience • Amazon Business $9.29 1 $9.29
The Little Yellow Leaf • Amazon Business $9.22 1 $9.22
Wave: (Books about Ocean Waves, Beach Story Children's Books) • Amazon Business $8.47 1 $8.47
The Bear Ate Your Sandwich • Amazon Business $8.36 1 $8.36
Strictly No Elephants • Amazon Business $8.09 1 $8.09
Welcome: A Mo Willems Guide for New Arrivals • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Night in the Country • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months • Amazon Business $7.88 1 $7.88
That Is Not a Good Idea! • Amazon Business $7.56 1 $7.56
What Will I Do with My Love Today? • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
Brontorina • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
Love, Escargot • Amazon Business $5.63 1 $5.63
Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas • Amazon Business $5.54 1 $5.54

Materials cost

$488.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$526.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.86

Total project goal

$619.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $619.06

10 Donors

-$334.53

Donations toward project cost

-$284.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.18

match offer

-$284.53

Match offer toward project cost

-$241.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.68

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