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

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Diverse Library for Racial Justice

Help me give my students books with diverse characters from Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Native background, who are often stereotyped or overlooked in popular culture. These stories will be personally validating and academically engaging for my students.

  • $330 goal

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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 Students

Students in my class are curious and inquisitive. They come from diverse backgrounds. Their differences make our class community rich and interesting. They are kind and compassionate towards each other’s differences. They love helping each other learn. They come to school every day ready to learn and share what they know.

My Project

Literature introduces people to worlds they have never set foot in, which is why it is so important for classroom libraries to be full of diverse stories that reflect students’ backgrounds and cultures. Students seeing themselves in the stories they read to foster a sense of belonging, recognition, and most of all, validation, is crucial—representation matters.

Students also need to read stories that show experiences other than their own to expand their worldview.

Teacher Natalya Gibbs believes that early exposure to diverse literature forms understanding students who can relate to people of all walks of life.

Ms. Sherpa PS 54 Grades PreK-2

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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Bronx, NY View local requests

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

37 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Emma Everyday (Capstone Series) (4 Books) • Amazon Business $27.80 1 $27.80
Zoey and Sassafras Books 1-6 Pack (Zoey and Sassafras, 7) • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
Yasmin Boxed Set • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
The Mindy Kim Collection Books 1-4: Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business; Mindy Kim and the Lunar New Year Parade; Mindy Kim and the Birthday Puppy; Mindy Kim, Class President • Amazon Business $18.91 1 $18.91
Zapato Power Boxed Set #1-3 • Amazon Business $12.39 1 $12.39
My Fantástica Family (Sofia Martinez) • Amazon Business $4.95 2 $9.90
King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code (King & Kayla, 2) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
King & Kayla and the Case of the Gold Ring (King & Kayla, 7) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth (King & Kayla, 4) • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Sadiq and the Bridge Builders • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Sadiq and the Fun Run • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Freddie Ramos Rules New York (6) (Zapato Power) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Camila the Record-Breaking Star (Camila the Star) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Sofia's Party Shoes (Sofia Martinez) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Yasmin in Charge • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
The Best Pet? (Pedro) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
The Missing Mouse (Sofia Martinez) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Abuela's Special Letters (Sofia Martinez) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Camila the Baking Star (Camila the Star) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Lights Out (Sofia Martinez) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Yasmin the Painter • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
The Secret Recipe (Sofia Martinez) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Yasmin the Chef • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Pedro's Tricky Tower • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Yasmin the Gardener • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Freddie Ramos Stomps the Snow (5) (Zapato Power) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Pedro on the Go • Amazon Business $4.95 1 $4.95

Materials cost

$246.63

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$280.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.47

Total project goal

$329.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $329.80

2 Donors

-$164.89

Donations toward project cost

-$140.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.73

match offer

-$164.91

Match offer toward project cost

-$140.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.74

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