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News & Observer: “‘They hug the books.’ Young readers build libraries with he

Benay Hicks

Imagine a community in which every child owns books by the dozens, reads all summer long, and personally chooses every book in his or her home library.

That’s the vision that drives Ginger Young and the Durham group she runs, Book Harvest…

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About Us

Since 2011, Book Harvest has provided more than 2.4 million books to families, ensuring that parents have the tools and power to ignite and strengthen their children's literacy. With programs that are grounded in evidence, Book Harvest believes that literacy starts at birth, in the home, powered by parents, and nourished with books.

Connect With Us

(252) 497-BOOK
2501 University Drive, Durham, NC 27707

Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
Family Space: Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM

Book Harvest's 2022 IRS 990 is available here.

Book Harvest's most recent audit is here.

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