Book Harvest Receives International Recognition From Library Of Congress

Washington, DC – Today (Sept. 10), Durham NC-based Book Harvest was recognized as a Best Practice Honoree by the Library of Congress in its announcement of its 2020 Literacy Awards. Book Harvest is one of only 15 organizations from around the world to receive this distinction.

Each year, the Library of Congress honors nonprofit organizations that have made outstanding contributions to increasing literacy in the United States or abroad. The awards encourage the continuing development of innovative methods for promoting literacy and the wide dissemination of the most effective practices. They are intended to draw public attention to the importance of literacy, and the need to promote literacy and encourage reading.

Book Harvest’s Executive Director Ginger Young responded to the news: “We are thrilled and deeply honored by this commendation from the Library of Congress. As we prepare to celebrate the first decade of the work we launched in 2011, we are more committed than ever to ensuring that ready access to books and literacy supports for every child in our midst remains our imperative. Education equity is our north star, and this recognition from the Library of Congress affirms that what we are doing is of vital importance to communities here in North Carolina, across the US, and potentially around the world.”

The Library of Congress Literacy Awards, originated by David M. Rubenstein in 2013, honor organizations doing exemplary, innovative, and replicable work. “Literacy powers the pursuit of learning, knowledge, and opportunity around the world, and now we are challenged to find new ways to teach and learn due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. Read more about the 2020 Literacy Awards HERE.

Feature photo courtesy of Book Harvest