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Ms. Smathers from Miami, FL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Good Book is Hard to Find

Help me give my students the opportunity to explore thought-provoking themes, enhance critical thinking, and engage in meaningful discussions about faith, redemption, and the darker aspects of humanity through the lens of Flannery O'Connor's compelling short stories.

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  • $445 goal

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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

What I love most about my dual enrollment students is their drive to challenge themselves academically and their readiness to engage with rigorous material. They’re ambitious, thoughtful, and unafraid to tackle complex texts and big ideas. Even more inspiring, they continue to thrive in an underserved community and attend a Title I school, where resources are limited but their determination is limitless. Many are first-generation college-bound students who understand the value of education and show up each day ready to learn, lead, and grow.

Flannery O’Connor’s "A Good Man is Hard to Find and Other Stories" is the perfect literary companion for students enrolled in college-level English courses.

Her stories demand close reading, critical thinking, and in-depth analysis of themes like morality, grace, identity, and the human condition—skills essential for success in college writing and literature courses. O’Connor’s Southern Gothic style also provides an excellent opportunity to explore genre, tone, irony, and symbolism.

Providing my students with their own copies of this text will allow them to annotate deeply, engage more fully in discussions, and build the analytical skills needed for literary scholarship. These books will not only support their academic achievement but also remind them that they are capable of mastering college-level work, even in the face of challenges. With the right tools, they can—and do—excel.

Ms. Smathers Booker T Washington Senior High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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
A Good Man Is Hard to Find and Other Stories • Amazon Business $22.84 15 $342.60

Materials cost

$342.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$377.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.66

Total project goal

$444.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $444.40

3 Donors

-$219.26

Donations toward project cost

-$191.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.89

match offer

-$219.26

Match offer toward project cost

-$186.37

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.89

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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 $0.00

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