DEFIANCE, Ohio - T-RUTH Academy, a reading and writing project directed by Dr. Sandra Golden, assistant professor of education at Defiance College, is hosting the Planting Reading Seeds book and magazines drive. The literature drive will be held through Oct. 31.

Planting Reading Seeds donations will support local community service agencies in Defiance County including the Northwest Ohio Juvenile Detention Center, Sarah’s House, the House of Ruth, and various other locations.

New or gently used books and magazines may be dropped off at Key Bank, Defiance College’s Defiance Hall, or Biggby Coffee. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Sandra Golden, Defiance College, at 419-783-2412 or by email at sgolden@defiance.edu.

Defiance College, chartered in 1850, is an independent, liberal arts institution in Northwest Ohio offering more than 40 undergraduate programs of study as well as graduate programs in education and business. Defiance College has received national recognition for its educational experience of service and engagement. The college website is www.defiance.edu.

October 4, 2011