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This summer, our intern Elliot is diving into all the ways Book Harvest brings literacy to life—and in this vlog, she's hitting the trail with Phoebe Craft, our Community Engagement Coordinator, to explore one of our most beloved community experiences: the StoryWalk®

Frida Daniels, Senior Book Babies Coordinator, and George Hendrix, Early Literacy Assistant, highlight a very special graduation ceremony that recalls the endurance of families with young children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last week, I had the absolute privilege of joining Book Harvest’s June Neese on a journey to four eastern North Carolina towns to deliver box after box of children’s books to eager county workers.

The thing that drove me to Book Harvest was a realization that my love for books and learning was a privilege that not every kid is lucky enough to have. When my parents read to me, I unknowingly built up my vocabulary, memory, and focus.

On my very first day as an intern at Book Harvest, I was thrown right into the magic. With the Books on Break program wrapping up for the season, I arrived just in time to witness one of its most joyful moments: elementary school kids lighting up as they carefully selected ten brand-new books to take home for the summer.

Backpacks, Books, and Big Dreams: A Bridge to Kindergarten This summer, 259 rising kindergartners are heading home with something...

There’s something special happening on sidewalks, at schools, and in neighborhoods across Durham: Book Boxes are popping up, one by one, filled with stories ready to be taken home and treasured.

At Book Harvest, our Literacy Coaches are at the heart of our Book Babies program—working hand-in-hand with families from a child’s earliest months through kindergarten entry.

Book Harvest’s Books on Break program is working to create the summer that all students deserve!

On March 12th, Book Harvest hosted its second annual Partner Luncheon. Community partners and friends came together.

How does Books from Birth work? Did you know that literacy starts at birth and that babies benefit from books from the moment they’re...

We’re thrilled to introduce three new team members who bring a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to our mission.

Book Harvest was able to help replenish bookshelves in Western North Carolina.

200 Kids and Counting: Help Us Reach More Families! This week, we celebrated a milestone: the 200th child enrolled  in Books in a Box !...

Book Harvest Featured on American Dream TV: City of Books Last September, Durham's Mayor Leonardo Williams proclaimed Durham the City of...

Stories connect us. They teach us about resilience, joy, and the limitless possibilities of the future.

A Valentine's Celebration of Reading and Joy! Love was in the air this past Saturday, February 8, as more than 100 children and their...

A Birthday Tradition That Keeps on Giving Since January 2020, Book Harvest has had the joy of celebrating Hendrix’s birthday in a truly...

With Literacy and Justice for All: Book Harvest’s Bold Vision for 2025-2027 For 14 years, Book Harvest has been on a mission to ensure...

Books from Birth Launches in Oregon! It's official: The United States is bookended by Book Harvest! This week, a few of us journeyed to...