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Mrs. D. from Arlington, VA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Voices: A Collection of Books Representing Diverse Communication Methods

Help me give my students books that highlight individuals who cannot use spoken language, some or all of the time, they showcase various ways they use to communicate.

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Books that represent the diverse ways students communicate are essential for creating an inclusive learning environment. Many non-speaking students often struggle to see themselves reflected in the stories they read, as they do not always have access to characters who share their communication experiences. These carefully selected books highlight individuals who cannot use spoken language, whether some or all of the time, and showcase the various methods they use to communicate. This collection empowers students to see themselves represented, fostering a sense of belonging and demonstrating the value of all forms of communication.

Mrs. D. Charles R Drew Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Arlington, VA 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
3 Book Set: NEURODIVERGENT VOICES Bundle: A Day With No Words, Abdul's Story,Supposed to Be Sunny (hardcover picture books; social emotional learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
Lucas the Lion Loves The Tiny Talker • Amazon Business $29.55 1 $29.55
Emma Everyday (Capstone Series) (4 Books) • Amazon Business $27.80 1 $27.80
Signing at School: Sign Language for Kids (Time to Sign) • Amazon Business $22.90 1 $22.90
Signing at Home: Sign Language for Kids (Time to Sign) • Amazon Business $22.89 1 $22.89
Signing in My World: Sign Language for Kids (Time to Sign) • Amazon Business $22.52 1 $22.52
More than Words: So Many Ways to Say What We Mean • Amazon Business $11.12 2 $22.24
A Day With No Words (neurodiversity hardcover picture book; social emotional learning; underrepresented authors) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
My Brother Otto and the Birthday Party • Amazon Business $16.73 1 $16.73
Talking is Not My Thing • Amazon Business $16.51 1 $16.51
My Brother Otto • Amazon Business $15.88 1 $15.88
I Talk in Different Ways • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Do you talk the way I talk? (Spectacular Spectrum Book Series) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
The Way I Say It • Amazon Business $14.43 1 $14.43
Dancing Hands: A Story of Friendship in Filipino Sign Language • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Song in the City • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Say What You Will • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Time to Sign • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Speechless • Amazon Business $9.70 1 $9.70
A Voice of Her Own • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
Out of My Heart (The Out of My Mind Series) • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship • Amazon Business $7.43 1 $7.43
Out of My Mind - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29

Materials cost

$406.67

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$442.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.14

Total project goal

$520.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $520.91

4 Donors

-$302.96

Donations toward project cost

-$257.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.44

Matching donations from our partners

-$217.94

Match offers toward project cost

-$185.25

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.69

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