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Books from Birth Animation

Benay Hicks

How does Books from Birth work?


Did you know that literacy starts at birth and that babies benefit from books from the moment they’re born?


Reading with babies builds their literacy and language skills, supports social-emotional development, and strengthens the bond between baby and caregiver. That’s why Book Harvest’s Books from Birth program partners with hospitals to send newborns home with 10 brand new board books, laying the foundation for optimal brain development, early relational health, and future learning.


This starter home library comes with a onesie and resources that help families foster cherished reading routines from a baby’s very first days. Book Harvest provides everything healthcare providers need to implement the program: pre-packed boxes, family resources, and expert support – making the program easy to embed within their existing systems.


With Books from Birth, hospitals can equip every child for lifelong success, from the moment they’re born!



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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.

©2025 by Book Harvest NC.

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