A book drive through the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education supported the Acorn Academy’s growing library.
Faculty, staff, and students in the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education kicked off 2026 by supproting early childhood literacy through a book drive benefiting Acorn Academy, Elon University’s on-campus early learning and child care center.
The book drive was open to DJWWSOE faculty, staff and students and was led through a collaborative partnership between Allison Keil, director of the Curriculum Resources Center, and Ann Bullock, dean of the School of Education.
The initiative resulted in the collection of developmentally appropriate books that will support Acorn Academy’s classroom libraries and daily literacy routines for infants and toddlers.
“We want our Acorns to read,” Bullock said.
Keil emphasized the importance of ongoing community engagement in supporting early literacy. “We want to help spread awareness that the campus community can donate to this wonderful cause and support the continued growth of Acorn Academy’s library,” she said.
Cherelle Sharpe, head of school at Acorn Academy, shared her appreciation for the partnership and the impact of the donations. “We are so appreciative of the start of our library — this is the perfect little touch for our learning spaces,” Sharpe said.
The donated books will be incorporated into Acorn Academy’s classrooms, helping foster early language development and a love of reading among the center’s youngest learners.
Those interested in supporting Acorn Academy’s library are encouraged to contact the Curriculum Resources Center or Sharpe directly to learn more about donating books or contributing to this ongoing effort.