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"When I'm bored I read books"
We couldn't resist sharing: We received this note from a young Durham Public Schools student after her recent participation in Books on...
Jun 13, 2024


Beyond the office
As an intern at Book Harvest, I've come to understand that our organization's mission extends far beyond the confines of an office. It's...
Jun 6, 2024


The Intern’s Take: The Value of Childhood Literacy
By Leyla Svay, External Relations Team Member This summer, I'm thrilled to embark on an exhilarating journey with Book Harvest as an...
May 30, 2024


New Moms, Veteran Moms
New moms are tired and tenacious, fragile and fierce, enervated and energized. And when you get a room of them together, they share...
May 23, 2024


Joys of Storytime
By Jocelyn Reyes, Marketing & Outreach Representative Participating as a storytime reader at the Gift of Knowledge Academy in Durham, NC...
May 16, 2024


Thank you, Tía
By Jocelyn Reyes, Marketing & Outreach Representative My interest in books was first encouraged by my mom. Before bed, she read me books...
May 9, 2024


Reading together
Cuddle up with your child and enter the world of a story. Books are brain boosters. The more your child is read to from the very start,...
May 2, 2024


Our Lovely Volunteers
By Phoebe Craft It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Month and this week we are highlighting the efforts and strengths of Book Harvest’s...
Apr 24, 2024


Civic Engagement and Literacy Go Hand in Hand
It’s never too early to start inspiring children's civic engagement with books. Book Harvest is excited to partner with Kids Voting...
Apr 17, 2024


We're Expanding, Literally!
We are delighted to share another bit of news about our recent growth. As you may know, we have called Durham's Rockwood neighborhood...
Apr 12, 2024


Please Join Us: Your Voice Will Guide the Work!
Book Harvest is a partner in the new North Carolina State Family Engagement Center! The purpose of this initiative is to be sure that...
Apr 4, 2024


Roll Call! Meet Our New Team Members
Book Harvest has been busy increasing our capacity and expanding our team. Below are the FIVE new full time employees who started since...
Mar 21, 2024


Book Harvest's Book Babies Program Featured in Smart Start's Smart Solutions Catalog
We are proud to announce the inclusion of Book Babies in Smart Solutions: Effective Prenatal-to-Five Investments. Developed by the North...
Mar 14, 2024


Books — and Hope — in a Box
Literacy — the ability to read — is an elemental civil right that has not been extended to all among us. This horrifies me. I want to do...
Mar 7, 2024


From Schoolhouse, To Courthouse, To Statehouse for Every Child
February 27, 2024 Parents, children, community members, and nonprofit partners gathered at Club Boulevard Elementary School in Durham on...
Feb 27, 2024


A Celebration: DPS EL Prep Academy
Like many of you in the Durham community, I have closely followed the news and social media updates related to the events within Durham...
Feb 22, 2024


Happy Birthday Hendrix and Maxwell!
February 15, 2024 Since January 2020, Book Harvest has been celebrating the birthday of little Hendrix, a young Durham resident whose...
Feb 15, 2024


The Power Of “Third Places”
February 8, 2024 By the F.M. Kirby Foundation Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. A place where your troubles are...
Feb 8, 2024


How we measure success
February 1, 2024 How do you measure the success of a Book Harvest event? With joy, a feeling of community, and of course: BOOKS! And by...
Feb 1, 2024


We've Partnered with Target Circle! 🎯
Support Book Harvest by voting in the the Target Circle nonprofit campaign.
Jan 25, 2024
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