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Rotary Club of Ending Child Abuse unveils DEI Little Free Library in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, N.C. (WNCT) — The Rotary Club of Ending Child Abuse announces the completion of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Little Free Library project in Jacksonville.
This is a community literacy initiative that hopes to foster inclusion and prevent child abuse through access to diverse educational resources. It was funded by Rotary District 7730 DEI Committee and Club fundraising efforts and supports over 90 Little Free Libraries across Onslow County. The project ran from December 1, 2024, to May 15, 2025.
A highlight of the project was the installation of a new Little Free Library at Plaza ManorApartments in Jacksonville, N.C. where many books focused on diversity were supplied. 'This project has deepened our club's understanding of the importance of equitable access to literature,' Club President Taylor Alphin said.
Books are shown to boost literacy and long-term educational success, so it's important to offer inclusive titles in areas where children might otherwise lack reading materials. LaWanna Wooden, President-Elect and project leader, added, 'Books that reflect all families help plant the seeds ofempathy, curiosity, and acceptance—tools that can prevent abuse and strengthencommunities.'
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