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Reach Out and Read Alabama Kicks Off 17th Annual RX for Summer Reading at 53 Sites Statewide
Statewide initiative encourages Alabama families to read together to build language, literacy and stronger relationships. MONTGOMERY, Ala. (June 5, 2026) – Reach Out and Read-Alabama is encouraging children and families across the state to “Grow With Us” this summer through its 17th annual Rx for Summer Reading campaign. Inspired by this year’s featured book, “Lola […]
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Military families stay connected through the power of shared reading. Learn how Reach Out and Read and United Through Reading are partnering to support early literacy, emotional resilience, and stronger family bonds for children across military communities nationwide.
Milestone comes as the program celebrates 20 years of impact across Alabama, connecting morefamilies with books, guidance, and trusted support during early childhood MONTGOMERY (May 8, 2026) – Reach Out and Read-Alabama has reached a major milestone: The nonprofit now partners with 100 participating clinical sites statewide, expanding access to books, early literacy guidance, and […]
(CBS NEWS) Even though the surge of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis is over, the memories remain. And some adults are especially worried about children in immigrant communities and what they saw. That’s when a group led by a pediatrician stepped in. “We hope that reading books with family members reduces stress for kids and their families,” […]
As families in Minnesota face disruptions to their routine care and daily life, the national nonprofit Reach Out and Read is providing nearly 10,000 children’s books and caregiver resources directly to families, fostering connections beyond the pediatricexam room. A November 2025 report from Physicians for Human Rights found that fear related to immigration enforcement is […]
“In a well-child visit, I want the book over the stethoscope. I don’t have to make that choice, but I learn more from the book.” — Dr. Mary Ann Woodruff, Reach Out and Read Washington Medical Director. The commitment of Reach Out and Read Northwest clinicians, staff, and supporters made the front page of The […]