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Empowering Pages: Reflecting African American Stories for Young Readers

Help me give my students the opportunity to see themselves in stories and learn to love themselves.

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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 Project

Empowering Pages is an initiative aimed at curating books that feature African American characters, authors, and culturally relevant to the students. Our goal is to ensure that African American students have access to literature where they can see themselves represented, fostering a sense of identity, belonging, and inspiration.

Objectives:

1. Representation: Increase the availability of books featuring African American protagonists and themes in educational and community settings.

2. Engagement: Promote reading among African American students by providing them with stories that resonate with their experiences and backgrounds.

3. Empowerment: Encourage self-esteem and pride in African American heritage through literature that highlights diverse voices and stories.

Expected Outcomes

- Enhanced representation of African American students in school and community libraries.

- Increased reading engagement and enthusiasm among African American students.

- Positive impact on students' self-esteem and cultural pride.

- Strengthened community ties through shared reading experiences and discussions.

By providing African American students with access to literature that mirrors their own lives and dreams, "Empowering Pages" aims to cultivate a lifelong love of reading, a deeper understanding of their cultural heritage, and an empowered sense of self.

Mrs. Juarez McKinley Avenue Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

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

80 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gueevin 72 Pcs Black History Month Pencils Students Wood Pencils with Eraser School Pencils Bulk Stationery Pencil for Kids Office Classroom Gifts Party Favors • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Little Leaders Vision Women Around World • Amazon Business $17.77 1 $17.77
Swim Team: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $17.59 1 $17.59
Dream Big Little Leader • Amazon Business $17.42 1 $17.42
Ada Twist, Scientist (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race • Amazon Business $16.76 1 $16.76
Sulwe (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Last Stop on Market Street (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Little Leaders: Exceptional Men in Black History • Amazon Business $15.32 1 $15.32
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $15.29 1 $15.29
Brown Boy Joy • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Ways to Make Sunshine (A Ryan Hart Story, 1) • Amazon Business $13.48 1 $13.48
Dancing in the Wings • Amazon Business $13.03 1 $13.03
Kindness is My Jam: A Kid's Story Book About Understanding, Empathy, and Compassion (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
You Will Do Great Things • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book) • Amazon Business $12.80 1 $12.80
Things Kids Should Know About Juneteenth: Educational Children's Book About The History of Juneteenth (Holiday Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Mae Among the Stars • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
Empowering Stories For Black Children: The Power Of Kindness: Educational Inspiring Children's book For Black History Month (Holiday Books for Kids) ... of Black History, Culture and Spirituality) • Amazon Business $10.90 1 $10.90
A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Something, Someday • Amazon Business $10.47 1 $10.47
The Queen of Kindergarten • Amazon Business $10.46 1 $10.46
The King of Kindergarten • Amazon Business $10.17 1 $10.17
12 Black History Classroom Decorations - 11x14in Inspirational Posters for Classroom, US History Posters for Classroom High School, Black History Poster, Black History Posters for Walls • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Muhammad Ali Poster Quote Boxing Black History Month Posters Sports Quotes Decorations Growth Mindset Décor Learning Classroom Teachers Decoration Educational Teaching Supplies Black Wall Art P044 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Black History Month Hanging Foil Swirl Decorations Set Black History Month Hanging Swirls Ceiling Decorations for Indoor Outdoor African American History Celebration(28PCS) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Kobe Bryant Poster Quote Black History Month Posters Los Angeles Lakers Quotes Basketball Sports Decor Coaching Wall Art Growth Mindset Teacher Educational Teaching Quotes Elementary P066 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Black History Month Banner Party Decoration - African BHM Worthwhile Commemoration Festival Holiday Party Supplies Decorations • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Classroom Posters Black History Month Bad Girls Throughout History Empowered Women Empower Well Behaved Women Rarely Make for Kids Motivational Educational Elementary School Kindergarten P003 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Hair Love • Amazon Business $9.73 1 $9.73
Rebound (The Crossover Series) • Amazon Business $9.40 1 $9.40
Positive Affirmations For Black Woman: 959 Daily Powerful & Inspirational Affirmations for BIPOC Women to Attract Happiness, Health and Success. Boost Your Confidence & Self-Love to Live in Abundance • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Ways to Share Joy (A Ryan Hart Story) • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
President of the Whole Fifth Grade (President Series, 1) • Amazon Business $8.00 1 $8.00
Brown Sugar Baby Board Book - Beautiful Story for Mothers and Newborns, Ages 0-3 • Amazon Business $8.00 1 $8.00
President of the Whole Sixth Grade (President Series, 2) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Jabari Jumps • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
ABC's For Brown Babies • Amazon Business $7.00 1 $7.00
Chains (The Seeds of America Trilogy) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
EllRay Jakes Is a Rock Star • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
One Crazy Summer: A Newbery Honor Award Winner • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89
Dream Big, Little One (Vashti Harrison’s Little Ones, 1) • Amazon Business $6.78 1 $6.78
Brown Girl Dreaming • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
The History of Juneteenth: A History Book for New Readers (The History of: A History Series for New Readers) • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Curls • Amazon Business $4.68 1 $4.68
Ghost Boys • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$522.06

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.00

Sales tax

 $47.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$616.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.82

Total project goal

$725.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $725.48

1 Donor

-$725.48

Donations toward project cost

-$616.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$108.82

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