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At Book Harvest, our culture has always been built on something simple but powerful: people who show up fully, again and again, for our families and for each other. Few people embody that spirit more than Tabitha Blackwell.

Book Harvest’s 6th annual Summer Block Party is a free community-wide event celebrating summer and books. The afternoon will include family activities and entertainment, highlighted by an abundance of free children’s books for every child—from infants to high schoolers—to take home and keep forever (there will be 15,000 books to choose from this year!)

We’re only 23 days away from the best event of the summer – Book Harvest’s annual Summer Block Party!

Monday was a day to remember! At Book Harvest's 15th Annual Dream Big Book Drive & Community Celebration, our incredible community brought in 22,861 books in just 3 hours!

Dream Big is Book Harvest’s signature community book drive and celebration, bringing families together around stories, choice, and the simple magic of growing up surrounded by books. It’s a day designed for families and volunteers, powered by generosity, and rooted in the belief that every child deserves an abundant home library.

Book Harvest just announced that the bioMérieux Endowment Fund for Education has selected Book Babies Durham for a three-year philanthropic investment totaling EUR 197,953.

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

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.

Book Harvest proudly celebrated its 100th Book Hub on Friday, August 22, at Leigh Farm Park in Durham.

From laundromats to health clinics, parks to waiting rooms, our Book Hubs are now part of everyday life across Durham and beyond. Join June and Phoebe as they install our 100th hub!

Book Harvest’s 5th Annual Summer Block Party welcomed more than 3,000 attendees!

This summer, our intern Elliot is diving into all the ways Book Harvest brings literacy to life—and in this vlog, she's hitting the trail with Phoebe Craft, our Community Engagement Coordinator, to explore one of our most beloved community experiences: the StoryWalk®

Frida Daniels, Senior Book Babies Coordinator, and George Hendrix, Early Literacy Assistant, highlight a very special graduation ceremony that recalls the endurance of families with young children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Backpacks, Books, and Big Dreams: A Bridge to Kindergarten This summer, 259 rising kindergartners are heading home with something...

There’s something special happening on sidewalks, at schools, and in neighborhoods across Durham: Book Boxes are popping up, one by one, filled with stories ready to be taken home and treasured.

On March 12th, Book Harvest hosted its second annual Partner Luncheon. Community partners and friends came together.

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

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

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