ROOTS STEM Book Drive Brings Science Books to Refugee Youth

Date: November 1, 2023

Time: 7:30 AM

Location: The Bishop’s School, 7607 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla, CA 92037

LA JOLLA, Calif. — ROOTS launched a STEM Book Drive at The Bishop’s School to collect science-focused books for refugee children and youth in San Diego. Students, parents, faculty, and other members of the Bishop’s community were invited to donate books covering topics including biology, chemistry, engineering, technology, mathematics, space, and the natural sciences.

More than 100 books were collected through the effort and provided to refugee students through ROOTS’ community partners. The books gave young readers additional opportunities to explore science outside organized classes and summer programs.

For ROOTS, the drive reflected the belief that curiosity does not begin and end in a classroom. A book about animals, planets, machines, medicine, or engineering can sometimes be the first step toward a much deeper interest. The project also gave the wider Bishop’s community an easy and meaningful way to participate in ROOTS’ mission of expanding educational opportunities for refugee youth.

About ROOTS

ROOTS, the Refugee Children’s Organization for Tech and Science, is a youth-led volunteer organization dedicated to expanding access to STEM education and enrichment opportunities for refugee children in San Diego. Through partnerships with refugee-serving organizations, schools, universities, and community institutions, ROOTS organizes free STEM camps, STEM Days, educational field trips, book drives, benefit concerts, and other programs designed to build curiosity, confidence, friendship, and community among young learners.