Advocacy
We believe that literacy is a fundamental right. We work to realize a world in which children and families flourish – with access to the tools, resources, and supports that optimize their literacy.
Our Goal:
Literacy and Justice for All
Growing up – from birth – with an abundance of books is every child’s birthright. Solving any challenge our society faces begins with a foundation of literacy.
Book Harvest influences and mobilizes policies that advance early literacy and improve systems that support children and families.
We stand alongside other key stakeholders in this collective effort – children, parents, families, community leaders, regional and national decision makers. Together, we can serve as advocates, thought partners, and policy influencers.
Advocacy in Action
“I believe that through literacy we can break a lot of chains, we can dismantle a lot of things that have been built up that are deeply rooted and I believe it is the thing that is really going to transform our world inside out.”
Turquoise LeJeune Parker,
Teacher at Durham Public Schools
Featured Stories
"Once you learn to read you will be forever free."
Frederick Douglass
Learn More
Contact Mary Mathew, Director of Advocacy, to learn more about how you can partner with us in our work.