We are requesting support for classroom materials that will greatly enhance third-grade students' learning experience. Specifically, I’m asking for a selection of books that reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of my students. These books will provide opportunities for students to see themselves in the stories they read, while also helping them explore perspectives beyond their own.
The goal of this project is to create a classroom library that not only promotes literacy but also fosters a love for reading by offering books that reflect the varied identities and cultures of my students.
With these new resources, my students will be able to connect with characters and stories that resonate with their own lives while also expanding their worldview. This will contribute to building empathy, cultural awareness, and a sense of belonging in the classroom.
What makes my students special is their resilience and eagerness to learn despite the challenges they may face. Many of them come from diverse backgrounds and have unique needs, but they all share an incredible sense of curiosity and a determination to succeed. They are excited to explore new ideas, and by providing them with books that reflect their lives and imaginations, I know they will feel empowered and motivated to read.
Your support will make a lasting impact on their educational journey, allowing them to see the power of stories and how literature can help them better understand themselves and the world around them. Thank you for considering supporting this project!
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
Konohan 32 Pack Headphones Bulk Classroom Headphones Student Headphones Class Set Headphones for Kids Wire Headphones Adjustable with 3.5 mm Jack for Children Adult(Light Blue, Orange, Blue, Black)
• Amazon Business
$39.79
1
$39.79
Bedtime with Art (Sabrina Hahn's Art & Concepts for Kids)
• Amazon Business
$18.59
1
$18.59
Knowledge Encyclopedia: Art & Architecture (Knowledge Encyclopedia For Children)
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Fairyopolis: A Flower Fairies Journal
• Amazon Business
$17.55
1
$17.55
When I Draw a Panda
• Amazon Business
$16.54
1
$16.54
Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons (Ologies)
• Amazon Business
$16.18
1
$16.18
In Praise of Mystery
• Amazon Business
$15.00
1
$15.00
It Began with a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way
• Amazon Business
$14.89
1
$14.89
There Was a Party for Langston: (Caldecott Honor & Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor)
• Amazon Business
$14.84
1
$14.84
Diego Rivera: His World and Ours
• Amazon Business
$14.48
1
$14.48
Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art Experiences in the Styles of Great Masters (10) (Bright Ideas for Learning)
• Amazon Business
$14.27
1
$14.27
ABCs of Art (Sabrina Hahn's Art & Concepts for Kids)
• Amazon Business
$12.88
1
$12.88
Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas
• Amazon Business
$12.80
1
$12.80
The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship (The Proudest Blue, 2)
• Amazon Business
$11.92
1
$11.92
The Story of Paintings: A History of Art for Children
• Amazon Business
$11.79
1
$11.79
All About Mermaids
• Amazon Business
$11.69
1
$11.69
Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras
• Amazon Business
$11.66
1
$11.66
Milo Imagines the World
• Amazon Business
$11.63
1
$11.63
The Met Vincent van Gogh: He saw the world in vibrant colors (What the Artist Saw)
• Amazon Business
$11.50
1
$11.50
Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment (A Parker Curry Book)
• Amazon Business
$10.53
1
$10.53
Big (Caldecott Medal Winner & Coretta Scott King Honor Title)
• Amazon Business
$10.38
1
$10.38
The Noisy Paint Box: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky's Abstract Art
• Amazon Business
$10.34
1
$10.34
The Wild Robot Protects (Volume 3) (The Wild Robot, 3)
• Amazon Business
$10.25
1
$10.25
Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter
• Amazon Business
$9.91
1
$9.91
The Undefeated (Caldecott Medal Book)
• Amazon Business
$9.84
1
$9.84
Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos
• Amazon Business
$9.49
1
$9.49
Julián Is a Mermaid
• Amazon Business
$8.90
1
$8.90
Portrait Drawing for Kids: A Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing Faces (Drawing Books for Kids Ages 9 to 12)
• Amazon Business
$6.09
1
$6.09
Materials cost
$381.72
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$33.40
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.73
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$450.85
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$79.56
Total project goal
$530.41
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$530.41
1 Donor
-$50.00
Donations toward project cost
-$42.50
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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