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

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Building Bridges Through History: Enrich a Diverse Social Studies Library

Help me give my students a vibrant social studies library that fosters understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures and historical perspectives of different events through history!

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My Project

These books will play a pivotal role in building an exceptional social studies library that significantly enhances my students' learning experiences. By providing a diverse collection of books that cover various cultures, historical events, and periods, we are offering students a valuable opportunity to engage with a wide range of perspectives. This variety will not only enrich their understanding of the world but will also cultivate critical thinking and empathy as they learn to appreciate and analyze different viewpoints. These books will help students connect historical events with contemporary issues, fostering a deeper comprehension of how the past shapes the present and future.

My overarching goal is to create a comprehensive library that goes beyond mere academic support to inspire curiosity and cultural awareness among my students.

This library will serve as a dynamic resource for exploration and discovery, encouraging students to delve into topics that spark their interest and expand their horizons. What makes this initiative even more meaningful is the unique diversity of our student body. Each student comes from a rich tapestry of backgrounds and experiences, and this library will be instrumental in helping them see their own stories reflected while also understanding and valuing the experiences of others. By bridging these diverse perspectives, the library will not only support educational achievement but also nurture a more inclusive and empathetic community.

Ms. Dalton Intermediate School 228 David A Boody Grades 6-8

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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Made in Asian America: A History for Young People (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $24.00 1 $24.00
They Called Us Enemy (paperback graphic novel) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
We Are Here to Stay: Voices of Undocumented Young Adults • Amazon Business $16.91 1 $16.91
We Are Here: 30 Inspiring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Have Shaped the United States • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Votes of Confidence, 2nd Edition: A Young Person's Guide to American Elections • Amazon Business $12.74 1 $12.74
The United States of Epic Fails: 52 Crazy Stories And Blunders Through History That You Didn't Get Taught In School • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90
World War II Inspiring Stories for Kids: A Collection of Unbelievable True Tales About Goodness, Friendship, Courage, and Rescue to Inspire Young ... Book) (History Inspiring Stories for kids) • Amazon Business $11.85 1 $11.85
Everything You Need to Ace World History in One Big Fat Notebook, 2nd Edition: The Complete Middle School Study Guide (Big Fat Notebooks) • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Everything You Need to Ace U.S. History in One Big Fat Notebook, 2nd Edition: The Complete Middle School Study Guide (Big Fat Notebooks) • Amazon Business $10.81 1 $10.81
Other Words for Home (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 1 $10.00
Malala: My Story of Standing Up for Girls Rights (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 1 $10.00
I Escaped North Korea! • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
World History for Kids: 500 Facts (History Facts for Kids) • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
Still I Rise: The Persistence of Phenomenal Women (Celebrating Women, Book for Girls) • Amazon Business $9.35 1 $9.35
Rick Riordan Presents: Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky-A Tristan Strong Novel, Book 1 • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
The Harlem Hellfighters: When Pride Met Courage • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
100 African Americans Who Shaped American History: Incredible Stories of Black Heroes (Black History Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $6.59 1 $6.59

Materials cost

$201.49

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$234.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.38

Total project goal

$275.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $275.89

3 Donors

-$192.94

Donations toward project cost

-$164.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.94

match offer

-$82.95

Match offer toward project cost

-$70.51

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.44

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 $0.00

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