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Book Harvest’s “Books from Birth” Program
Book Harvest’s “Books from Birth” Program by: Trent Gilbreath Posted: Nov 14, 2025 / 11:16 AM EST
Nov 14, 2025


A Historic Gift from Taste of the South Will Help Children Across North Carolina Dream, Learn, and Thrive
As the 2025 Featured Charity for North Carolina, Book Harvest received a jaw-dropping...
Nov 6, 2025


November 2025 Newsletter
Book Harvest has secured a three-year philanthropic commitment to expand our Books from Birth program at Maynard Children’s Hospital and ECU Health Foundation, in partnership with ChildTrust Foundation and an anonymous donor!
Nov 4, 2025


Press Release: November 3, 2025
Book Harvest announced today a three-year grant from an anonymous donor, made in partnership with the ChildTrust Foundation, to continue its Books from Birth program at Maynard Children’s Hospital, part of the ECU Health Foundation. From 2026 through 2028, more than 12,000 North Carolina newborns are expected to leave the hospital with a Books from Birth starter home library.
Nov 2, 2025


Civic Engagement and Literacy Go Hand in Hand (from the archives)
Literacy has a long history of being connected to civic participation, and in many cases served as a barrier to voting. In the past, literacy tests have been used to prevent racial minority groups from casting their vote. Low literacy rates continue to keep many eligible voters from engaging in the electoral process today.
Oct 30, 2025


October 2025 Newsletter
This summer, we witnessed something extraordinary across North Carolina.
Oct 29, 2025


New Video: Books on Break 2025 in Action!
In 2025 alone, Books on Break reached 10,420 elementary school students in 30 schools across eight North Carolina counties with 104,200 new books. In addition, 7,320 students in summer programs across 47 NC counties self-selected 73,200 new books. This new video helps bring these numbers to life through the clear excitement and joy on participating students' faces.
Oct 23, 2025


AmeriCorps to Book Harvest: Three Staff Member Reflections
For our many employees, a variety of winding paths have led to Book Harvest. For three, that path has included an AmeriCorps year of service at Book Harvest through NC LiteraryCorps. Their reflections are below.
Oct 16, 2025


Books for K Animation
How does Books for K work? Our new video explaining Book Harvest's Books for K program, animated by Drive 80 Studies. Did you know that the reading achievement gap seen in third grade is already fully formed by the time kindergarten ends? That's why Book Harvest's Books for K program is dedicated to giving every kindergartener a strong start, beginning with their very first days of school. Kindergarten is a key moment in which many lasting routines are formed, making it a fo
Oct 9, 2025
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