Affirming Latino/a Identities

As 4th grader Isaac says: "If you don't see yourself in books, you might feel invisible." We asked students of all ages about the books that changed their lives. Here are the authors, books, and characters that inspired them.

This Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month, DonorsChoose is celebrated all the Latino/a teachers and students who make a difference year-round.

We partnered with Ruby Broobs to celebrate Latino/a educators. Hear directly from Ruby about the teachers that inspired them to become the person they are today.

Check out the creative ways teachers are celebrating the Latino heritage and culture throughout the school year.

Don’t miss the vital perspectives of these standout Latino teachers.

One quarter of public school students are Latino, but only 8% of public school teachers are Latino. Explore insights and trends from 67,000 Latino educators.

Bring even more joy to your classroom with these easy-to-follow tips and templates for boosting your DonorsChoose project during Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month!

These book titles are our teachers’ most requested books that celebrate Hispanic and Latino heritage and voices.

Books can take us to new worlds (windows) or affirm our own identities (mirrors). Explore our collection of inclusive reading lists that will bring both to your bookshelves today.

Meet Amanda Calzada, your DonorsChoose teacher representative! For Hispanic and Latinx Heritage month, she is sharing how her Latina identity and authentic self benefits her students.