Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Donates Over 1,000 Books to Roosevelt School District

The book donation will benefit students across multiple schools in the district.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:39pm

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph showing the blurred silhouettes of several elementary school students sitting together and reading books, with soft, warm pools of light and color creating a sense of learning and community.The book donation from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will provide Roosevelt School District students with new opportunities to discover the joy of reading.Roosevelt Today

The Roosevelt School District in Phoenix, Arizona is set to receive over 1,000 books donated by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® during the organization's Far Western Regional Conference. The book drive and donation ceremony will take place on April 16, 2026 at the Arizona Grand Resort, with district leadership on hand to formally accept the generous contribution.

Why it matters

Access to books and literacy resources is essential for shaping strong readers and lifelong learners. This partnership between the school district and the sorority highlights the power of community collaboration to support student success.

The details

As part of the literacy initiative, the book donation will benefit students across multiple Roosevelt schools, including Percy L. Julian Elementary School and Cloves C. Campbell Sr. Elementary School. In addition to the books, students will receive personalized bookmarks with affirmation messages to build confidence and inspire a love of reading.

  • The book drive will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on April 16, 2026.
  • The book donation ceremony is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on April 16, 2026.

The players

Dr. Dani Portillo

Superintendent of Roosevelt School District.

Dr. Anna Battle

Deputy Superintendent of Roosevelt School District.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

A historically African American sorority that is committed to community service and supporting education initiatives.

Cloves C. Campbell

A community leader who has helped expand the book donation initiative to include Cloves C. Campbell Sr. Elementary School.

Percy L. Julian Elementary School

One of the Roosevelt schools that will receive books from the donation.

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What they’re saying

“This partnership represents the power of community coming together to support our students. Access to books is essential in shaping strong readers and lifelong learners, and we are grateful to Alpha Kappa Alpha for their investment in our students' success and being part of the Genesis of Change.”

— Roosevelt School District Leadership

What’s next

The book donation ceremony on April 16, 2026 will be an opportunity for the school district and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to celebrate the impact of this literacy initiative and the ongoing partnership.

The takeaway

This book donation from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority demonstrates the positive impact that can be achieved when community organizations and school districts collaborate to support student literacy and access to high-quality educational resources.