Granville County Public Schools will roll out Books on Break at four elementary schools this month.
Books on Break, developed by the Triangle-based literacy organization Book Harvest, provides elementary students with the opportunity to select 10 brand-new books, at no cost, to take home and keep forever. The program is designed to build strong home libraries, encourage summer reading and help prevent the loss of literacy skills during the long summer break.
Students can choose from a wide selection of high-interest titles in both English and Spanish, ensuring that all young readers can find books that excite and inspire them…