Supporting Literacy in Durham: Duke Service-Learning Partners with Book Harvest

Joan Clifford and Eileen Anderson
Joan Clifford, Associate Professor of the Practice of Romance Studies and Director of Duke Service-Learning, and Eileen Anderson, Lecturing Fellow of Romance Studies, enjoy sorting books at Book Harvest! Their efforts support getting books into the hands of local children, fostering a love of reading and lifelong learning.

On Friday, February 7th, Duke Service-Learning’s Community Action Project partnered with Book Harvest to support literacy in Durham by preparing donated books for local families. As a respected Durham nonprofit, Book Harvest ensures that children have access to books from birth, fostering a lifelong love of reading and learning. This initiative was part of our Pursuit of Common Good series, which connects Duke and Durham through meaningful, hands-on experiences. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in sorting books and helping to get them into the hands of kids who need them! We are especially grateful to Book Harvest for training us and for their ongoing work to promote literacy and book access for all—your mission is truly inspiring.