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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

EdNC is highlighting the experiences of educators, families, researchers, and advocates with a stake in North Carolina’s early care and learning landscape. These profiles illustrate that care and education are inseparable, especially in a child’s first five years — caregivers educate, and educators care. In this series, we refer to those profiled in the way they are known by their community.

I’ve had a variety of jobs since graduating from college -- coordinating service puppy research, studying developmental psychology, and teaching abroad -- but with my first week of Book Harvest behind me, I can confidently say that the welcome I received stood out amongst the rest thanks to the team’s genuine warmth, hospitality, and authenticity. As External Relations Coordinator at Book Harvest, my new role will help support both the marketing and advancement sides of the o

Aaron welcomes two local nonprofits who are joining forces for an exciting new project that supports both of their missions at once.

Book Harvest is delighted to welcome Gabby Bunnell as our new External Relations Coordinator.

“Do you have any books about goats?” a kindergartener asked me. I guided him to a table featuring a book about animal homes. Success! He eagerly grabbed it and slipped it into his bag to take home.

Book Harvest, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s (NCDPI) 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC), released the 2025 Summer Reading Engagement Report today.

At Book Harvest, we know that a home library is more than a collection of books—it’s a foundation for a child’s future. And every home library needs a place to grow. That’s why we were so thrilled to partner with Hope Renovations on a special project for our Book Babies families: building custom bookshelves.

Recipients of Top Prizes Include Literacy Partners, Literacy Mid-South, Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities' Prime Time Family Reading Program and Building Tomorrow