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Book Harvest Celebrates "Books on Break" Grant
Book Harvest Celebrates "Books on Break" Grant Published by Southpoint Access, 31 Jan 2025 Thousands of North Carolina elementary school...
Feb 3, 2025


Durham’s Book Harvest Earns $250,000
Durham’s Book Harvest Earns $250,000 to Expand ‘Books on Break’ Summer Program Originally posted on Chapelboro.com By Brighton McConnell,...
Feb 3, 2025


Press Release: January 31, 2025
Book Harvest, a nonprofit organization, has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust.
Jan 31, 2025


BfB in Clatsop County
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 Astoria, Oregon to launch Books from Birth in partnership with Columbia Memorial Hospital and the Northwest Early Learning Hub. Representatives from Columbia Memorial Hospital, Northwest Early Learning Hub, Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care, and Book Harvest Through this partnership, hundreds of newborns born in Clatsop County wi
Jan 30, 2025


A Quick Thank You to Our Community!
At Book Harvest, we’re constantly amazed by the generosity and enthusiasm of our community. Whether you’re volunteering, donating books, or supporting our programs, you’re helping to ensure that children and families have access to the tools and resources they need to thrive. This week, we’ve been reflecting on all the incredible moments we’ve shared recently — from the joy of a child choosing their very first book to the power of a community coming together to make a differe
Jan 23, 2025


Dream Big 2025
A Celebration of Books, Community, and Joy This past Sunday, January 12, Book Harvest hosted our 14th Annual Dream Big Book Drive & Community Celebration at the Golden Belt Campus in Durham—and what a celebration it was! More than 1,000 people gathered on a cold but beautiful winter day to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a joyful party filled with books, family-friendly activities, and warm community spirit. The energy was electric from the mom
Jan 16, 2025


Jan 16, 2025


Perspective | Replenishing home libraries in Western North Carolina
On Dec. 9, my colleagues and I found ourselves driving west in the Book Harvest book truck toward the mountains of North Carolina.
Jan 10, 2025


Media Advisory: January 10, 2025
Book Harvest to Host 14th Annual Dream Big Book Drive and Community Celebration January 12 at the Golden Belt Campus in Durham What: Book Harvest will host its 14th annual Dream Big Book Drive and Community Celebration in honor of MLK on Sunday, Jan. 12 from 1-4 PM at the Golden Belt Campus in Durham. Community members are invited to bring donations of new and gently used children’s books or simply come enjoy the free celebration. The event is indoors and outdoors. When:
Jan 10, 2025
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