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Ms. Areli Rodriguez from Austin TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Culturally Relevant Books Matter!

Help me give my students a variety of culturally relevant books to read as a class!

  • $972 goal

This project expired on November 29, 2023.

This project expired on November 29, 2023.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

My students are powerful and determined bilinguals who deserve the opportunity to read culturally relevant books as a class. These books will make a significant difference in their learning by empowering them with a sense of cultural pride and belonging. As they explore diverse stories, their language skills, critical thinking abilities, and empathy will flourish.

The goal of this project is to provide class sets of culturally relevant books that will be utilized in various ways throughout the year.

By donating to this cause, you will help my students engage in shared reading, literature circles, independent reading, and creative projects inspired by these books. Your support will foster a classroom community where students feel seen, respected, and motivated to excel academically.

Your contribution will empower these extraordinary students to become confident readers and critical thinkers who celebrate their unique identities. By investing in their education, you are making a lasting impact on their lives and preparing them to make positive contributions to their communities. Thank you for considering our project and supporting our mission to provide culturally enriching educational experiences.

Ms. Areli Rodriguez
Grades 3-5

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hoyos • AKJ Education $10.21 20 $204.20
El único destino (The Only Road) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $8.10 20 $162.00
Efrén dividido: Efrén Divided (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $7.99 20 $159.80
Nacer bailando (Dancing Home) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $6.90 20 $138.00
Esperanza Renace (Esperanza Rising) (Scholastic Gold) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $5.99 20 $119.80

Materials cost

$783.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$825.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.69

Total project goal

$971.25

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