Webster Students Donate 3,541 Books to St. Louis Schools

Webster students packed up thousands of donated books as part of the long-running Student Literacy Corps program. 

Webster University students recently completed their most successful book drive yet, donating 3,541 books to schools across the St. Louis area. The donation was part of the Student Literacy Corps, a program that has supported local readers for more than 30 years. 

Since its founding in 1990, the Student Literacy Corps has paired Webster students with readers of all ages, offering one-on-one tutoring to build literacy skills and confidence. The program is open to students in every major, and it gives them the chance to apply what they’re learning in class to real needs in the community. 

For many students, the program is the most rewarding part of their college experience. One student shared, “Being a tutor with SLC helped me deepen my passion for teaching. Seeing the joy of learning and 'aha' moments shine on my students' faces was the highlight of every tutoring session.” 

The Literacy Corps has now reached more than 15,000 people, and students involved in the program have donated a total of 31,821 books to local schools and organizations. 

By connecting their education with service, Webster students are making a lasting difference — one reader and one book at a time.