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Mrs. Hess from Moundsville, WV is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Diversifying 5th Grade

Help me give my students a variety of picture books encouraging diversity and inclusion.

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My Students

My students attend a small school in West Virginia. We are a Title I school and are located in a low socioeconomic town. Our students walk through the door every day eager to learn and willing to embrace new experiences.

I want my students to feel empowered to become lifelong learners that can face any challenge that may come their way.

Many come from broken homes and the drug epidemic is high in our area, but our students are continually trying to rise above. They are filled with passion and hope. Our motto is to believe in ourselves, and with that belief, anything is possible.

Nelson Mandela once said, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Our staff and our students work hard to make that a reality.

My Project

Literature is a powerful tool that can teach so many key skills. My students love to learn through the use of picture books. It helps them relate to many concepts taught in class.

Kids have a thirst for knowledge about the world around them.

These picture books will help students learn about other cultures, customs, and encourage diversity. It is my hope that by teaching students about other cultures, they will become more accepting of the world around them. I want my students to be well rounded and to have kindness for all. These books will help create that culture of understanding and acceptance.

Mrs. Hess Central Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Moundsville, WV View local requests

More than half 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

25 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
A World of Cookies for Santa: Follow Santa's Tasty Trip Around the World • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
What Do You Celebrate?: Holidays and Festivals Around the World • Amazon Business $15.26 1 $15.26
Gustavo, the Shy Ghost • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family • Amazon Business $14.27 1 $14.27
Strictly No Elephants • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Picture Book Edition • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
The Christmas Pig • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners • Amazon Business $11.33 1 $11.33
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes: A Growth Mindset Book For Kids To Promote Self Esteem • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59
Change Sings: A Children's Anthem • Amazon Business $9.31 1 $9.31
Hanukkah Bear • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Dia de Los Muertos • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
For the Right to Learn: Malala Yousafzai's Story (Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Picture Books) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
The Legend of the Poinsettia • Amazon Business $6.72 1 $6.72

Materials cost

$162.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$194.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.32

Total project goal

$228.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $228.81

4 Donors

-$228.81

Donations toward project cost

-$194.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.32

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