Lit·e·race·y: Back to School Fundraiser
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Lit·e·race·y is a back to school fundraiser running August 1st through 21st. The goal is to raise money to buy books by Black & brown authors from Black-owned bookstores for teachers to provide their students. The goal is to empower our youth and expose students to diverse stories to start conversations about race & history at an earlier age! The fight to end racism will take generations and conversations, it starts with us!
ADOPT A CLASSROOM!
Brown v Board of Education ended segregation in schools only 66 years ago, but did not end racism in education & literature. This is how we continue to fight where textbooks stop. With a $66 donation, you can guarantee a classroom 5 brand new books!
How I came up with this idea...
My best friend is a fourth grade teacher and posted about a reading program on race she created for her students. She was going to buy the books herself when I realized that teachers give enough of themselves and their wallets for their students. It is also OUR responsibility to educate future generations in our community and make society less racist than when we entered it.
Why Black and brown authors?
According to research conducted by the University of Wisconsin...
Only 28% of all children's books published in 2018 had Black, LatinX, Native American, or Asian characters.
Less than 22% of all children's books in 2018 were written by Black, LatinX, Native American or Asian authors.
Why Black Bookstores?
Systemic racism has created a racial wealth gap, making it harder for Black families to create generational wealth. "White average wealth is 6.7 times greater than Black average wealth."
THANK YOU for your donation and commitment to being anti-racist. This is just one of many ways we show black voices, black stories, and black lives matter. Please share on social media and spread the word to help us make the largest impact we can on future generations!
**Have a teacher you would like to support ? Tell them to fill out this form and put their name in your donation comment!**
Have a book recommendation by a Black or brown author ? Enter it here! Not only will these be donated to classrooms, we'll create an age-based book list for everyone!
Coming soon! A link to all accounting information, books donated, and amount of teachers supported will be listed here!
This fundraiser absolutely does NOT mean I support schools going back to in-person classes during a global pandemic. The safety of students and teachers should be decided by students and teachers. Please stay safe, healthy, and support science!
**Depending on funds, I guarantee you will all receive at least one book! The rest will be distributed on a first come basis or if any donors indicate their funds for you.
ADOPT A CLASSROOM!
Brown v Board of Education ended segregation in schools only 66 years ago, but did not end racism in education & literature. This is how we continue to fight where textbooks stop. With a $66 donation, you can guarantee a classroom 5 brand new books!
How I came up with this idea...
My best friend is a fourth grade teacher and posted about a reading program on race she created for her students. She was going to buy the books herself when I realized that teachers give enough of themselves and their wallets for their students. It is also OUR responsibility to educate future generations in our community and make society less racist than when we entered it.
Why Black and brown authors?
According to research conducted by the University of Wisconsin...
Only 28% of all children's books published in 2018 had Black, LatinX, Native American, or Asian characters.
Less than 22% of all children's books in 2018 were written by Black, LatinX, Native American or Asian authors.
Why Black Bookstores?
Systemic racism has created a racial wealth gap, making it harder for Black families to create generational wealth. "White average wealth is 6.7 times greater than Black average wealth."
THANK YOU for your donation and commitment to being anti-racist. This is just one of many ways we show black voices, black stories, and black lives matter. Please share on social media and spread the word to help us make the largest impact we can on future generations!
**Have a teacher you would like to support ? Tell them to fill out this form and put their name in your donation comment!**
Have a book recommendation by a Black or brown author ? Enter it here! Not only will these be donated to classrooms, we'll create an age-based book list for everyone!
Coming soon! A link to all accounting information, books donated, and amount of teachers supported will be listed here!
This fundraiser absolutely does NOT mean I support schools going back to in-person classes during a global pandemic. The safety of students and teachers should be decided by students and teachers. Please stay safe, healthy, and support science!
**Depending on funds, I guarantee you will all receive at least one book! The rest will be distributed on a first come basis or if any donors indicate their funds for you.
Organizer
Ahona Mazumder
Organizer
Chicago, IL
