Books for the Black Belt2020 Books for the Black Belt Book Drive
The University of Alabama is hosting its 15th annual Books for the Black Belt Drive from February 3- February 28, 2020. This year we are focusing on STEM and ACT/post-secondary education prep books, but will accept any K-12 books that are new or gently-used. Books can be dropped off at our office located at 621 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL or in the bins located around campus in: Gorgas Library, Bidgood Hall, Nott Hall, Smith Hall, Doster Hall, Graves Hall, Reese Phifer Hall, and the Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum. For questions, please contact us at uced@ua.edu or 205-348-7058.
2019 Books for the Black Belt CampaignThe University of Alabama Center for Economic Development (UACED) wrapped up the 14th annual Books for the Black Belt book drive in February. The month long book drive ran from January 21-February 18 and partnered with College of Human and Environmental Sciences, Culverhouse College of Business, Honors College, Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum, Tuscaloosa Public Library, UA Sororities and University Libraries. Through the placement of collection bins around campus and donations from UA faculty, staff, students, and members of the community- 4,813 new and gently used books were collected. UACED staff will be traveling to 8 counties in the Black Belt including Bullock, Choctaw, Dallas, Greene, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, and Perry to deliver the books to various schools in the county school system.
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Partnered with Alabama Cooperative Extension System for Read Across America Day by delivering Dr. Seuss reading kits to 34 schools in 13 counties in the Black Belt. |
News
Center to Distribute Dr. Seuss Reading Kits to Black Belt Schools
The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development, along with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, is promoting the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day by providing Dr. Seuss-themed reading kits to 23 schools in eight counties within the Black Belt region. |
Book donations sought for K-12 children
The campaign, organized by the University of Alabama Center for Economic Development, seeks donations of new or gently used classic and award-winning books for K-12 children. |
Campus book drive to benefit communities within the Black Belt region
The project, managed by the UA Center for Economic Development, is gathering books for underprivileged children and communities within the Black Belt, a region of 13, typically poorer, Alabama counties. Throughout the month of February, those involved with the project will gather books to further the initiative. |
UA Center Sends Reading Kits to Black Belt Schools
The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development, along with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, is promoting the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day by providing Dr. Seuss-themed reading kits to 21 schools in seven counties in the Black Belt region. |