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200 Kids and Counting: Help Us Reach More Families! This week, we celebrated a milestone: the 200th child enrolled  in Books in a Box ! That’s 200 kids receiving 20 brand-new books  and a heartfelt letter from their incarcerated parent—building connection and comfort through the power of books. Boxes of books being packed to be mailed to children enrolled in Books in a Box. Since launching in 2023, Books in a Box  has mailed more than 2,200 books  to children in 90 towns acro

Book Harvest Featured on American Dream TV: City of Books Last September, Durham's Mayor Leonardo Williams proclaimed Durham the City of Books , celebrating the city’s commitment to fostering literacy and a love of reading in every child. We couldn’t be more proud that Durham, home to our headquarters, is embracing the power of books to transform lives. That’s why we were thrilled to be featured on American Dream TV, where host Cory Sherman highlighted our work and our signat

we heard about the stressors that families and health care practitioners continue to face to provide quality services

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

Book Harvest has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust

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 families gathered in the Durham Family Space for our "I Heart Books" Valentine's celebration! It was an afternoon bursting with joy, laughter, and—of course—books! Families enjoyed a festive atmosphere filled with delightful activities, from heart-themed crafts to sweet treats. Kids were busy creating colorful valentines, coloring, playing with

A Birthday Tradition That Keeps on Giving Since January 2020, Book Harvest has had the joy of celebrating Hendrix’s birthday in a truly special way. You’ve probably seen his smiling face on some of our materials—Hendrix, a young Durham resident, has been part of the Book Harvest story since he was a baby. His parents, Lindsey and Gary, started a book drive in honor of his first birthday, ensuring that other children could experience the same joy of books that Hendrix has. (Yo

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...

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