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Jan 31
Press Release: January 31, 2025
Book Harvest, a nonprofit organization, has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust.

Sep 12, 2024
Press Release: September 12, 2024
Book Harvest celebrated the reopening of its newly expanded Durham Family Space and Headquarters, National HQ, and Volunteer Center


Mar 13, 2024
Book Harvest's Book Babies Program Featured in Smart Start's Smart Solutions Catalog
We are proud to announce the inclusion of Book Babies in Smart Solutions: Effective Prenatal-to-Five Investments. Developed by the North...


Mar 1, 2024
Book Harvest Brings Books on Break to Haywood County
Summer Learning Program Launched in Partnership with Haywood County Schools February 29, 2024, North Carolina: Haywood County Schools and...


Sep 18, 2023
Jeff Quinn Named Chief Operating Officer
New Role Supports Book Harvest's Continued Expansion Durham, NC – September 18, 2023: Book Harvest, a nonprofit organization dedicated to...


Jun 13, 2023
Book Harvest Holds Graduation for the Book Babies Class of 2023
Book Harvest Holds Graduation for the Book Babies Class of 2023 Five-Year-Olds Receive Diplomas from Literacy Program June 14, 2023,...


May 25, 2023
70,389 Children’s Books for 14,208 Students!
Book Harvest Provides 70,389 Children’s Books to 14,208 Students In Thirty-Five Schools Across Four Counties May 25, 2023, Durham, NC:...


May 24, 2023
Book Harvest Provides 70,389 Children’s Books to 14,208 Students
Book Harvest Provides 70,389 Children’s Books to 14,208 Students In Thirty-Five Schools Across Four Counties May 25, 2023, Durham, NC:...


May 3, 2023
Book Harvest Provides Two Millionth Book
Durham Public Schools Student Marks Landmark Achievement May 4, 2023, Durham, NC: Book Harvest provided its two millionth book to Lucy, a...

Jan 4, 2023
BOOK HARVEST TO HOST 12TH ANNUAL DREAM BIG BOOK DRIVE AT GOLDEN BELT CAMPUS ON MLK DAY
BOOK HARVEST TO HOST 12TH ANNUAL DREAM BIG BOOK DRIVE AT GOLDEN BELT CAMPUS ON MLK DAY Jan. 4, 2023, Durham, NC – Book Harvest will host...


Jul 17, 2022
BOOK HARVEST OPENS NEW FAMILY SPACE
A colorful place for playful learning, literacy and free books in Durham July 18, 2022, Durham, NC – Book Harvest Durham will open its...


Jul 5, 2022
BOOK HARVEST TO HOST JULY 16TH BLOCK PARTY ON CONCOURSE OF DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK
BOOK HARVEST TO HOST JULY 16TH BLOCK PARTY ON CONCOURSE OF DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK WITH FREE BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND CHILDREN’S...


Jun 14, 2022
BOOK HARVEST PROVIDES 70,315 CHILDREN’S BOOKS TO 14,360 STUDENTS
BOOK HARVEST PROVIDES 70,315 CHILDREN’S BOOKS TO 14,360 STUDENTS Signature ‘Books on Break’ Program Makes In-Person Return June 15, 2022,...


Jun 6, 2022
BOOK BABIES GRADUATION CELEBRATES 51 DURHAM FIVE-YEAR-OLDS
BOOK BABIES GRADUATION CELEBRATES 51 DURHAM FIVE-YEAR-OLDS Book Harvest Held Fifth Annual Graduation Ceremony June 7, 2022, Durham, NC --...


Apr 11, 2022
TABITHA BLACKWELL NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BOOK HARVEST DURHAM
TABITHA BLACKWELL NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BOOK HARVEST DURHAM New Role Propels Organization’s Expansion Durham, NC, April 12, 2022 --...

Jan 4, 2022
BOOK HARVEST TO HOST 11TH ANNUAL DREAM BIG BOOK DRIVE AT DURHAM CENTRAL PARK ON MLK DAY
Jan. 4, 2022, Durham, NC – Book Harvest will host its 11th annual Dream Big Book Drive and Community Celebration on the afternoon of...


Oct 31, 2021
United Therapeutics donates books, $30,000 to Book Harvest
United Therapeutics donates books, $30,000 to Book Harvest National Children’s Book Week is November 8-14 November, 2021, RESEARCH...

Oct 6, 2021
BOOK HARVEST LAUNCHES BOOK BABIES BRIGHT FUTURESWITH GRANT FROM THE ANGELINA MERENDA O’BAR TRUST
October 7, 2021, Durham, NC – On Wednesday, October 6th, Book Harvest launched Book Babies Bright Futures, a new college-and-career...


Jun 13, 2021
Durham Parks & Recreation and Book Harvest Partner to Install Book Boxes
News Release For Immediate Release: June 14, 2021 Durham Parks & Recreation and Book Harvest Partner to Install Book Boxes Ribbon cutting...


May 31, 2021
BOOK HARVEST CELEBRATES FOURTH ANNUAL BOOK BABIES GRADUATION
BOOK HARVEST CELEBRATES FOURTH ANNUAL BOOK BABIES GRADUATION 47 children graduate from the five-year early literacy program Durham, NC,...
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