Books for K
What is Books for K?
Book Harvest’s Books for K program welcomes kindergarten students to school with a joyful opportunity to select ten books of their very own to take home and keep forever. In partnership with schools and districts, programs and organizations, Books for K brings the delight of book selection and book ownership to kindergarten students so that the start of their formal education is filled with the joy of reading.
Book Harvest works in partnership with schools and districts, programs and organizations to deliver the Books for K experience for children entering kindergarten. Book Harvest provides all the books, materials, and training to ensure a magical Books for K experience for the students. Students take their books home in special bags filled with information about starting kindergarten and the importance of shared reading time together at home.
Interested in bringing Books for K to your district, school, or organization?
Contact Megan LeFaivre, Associate Director of Partnerships, School Age Initiatives, at mlefaivre@bookharvest.org.
Why Books for K Matters
• School transition practices are related to improved academic achievement and increased parent-initiated school involvement during kindergarten. The impact of these practices is greatest for children who come from low-income families. [1]
• Books in the home are the single biggest predictor of a child's reading proficiency and long term success in school. [2]
• When parents and families have support during their child's transition to formal education settings, their child is more successful. [3]