Ashley Fleischman became pregnant for the first time at age 37. Excitement quickly turned into worry when an abnormality was found during her first ultrasound at 11 weeks. The diagnosis was gastroschisis: a condition where the abdominal walls do not come together to close, leaving the intestines free-floating outside of the baby’s body.…
Reach Out and Read Wisconsin is incredibly proud and profoundly grateful to mark its 15th Anniversary. Reach Out and Read Wisconsin became an official affiliate on Dec. 21, 2010.
For a decade and a half, Reach Out and Read Wisconsin has partnered with passionate clinicians, educators, librarians, and supporters to bring the power of books and the joy of reading into the lives of countless Wisconsin families.…
“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 Seattle Times.…
Reach Out and Read Wisconsin hosted its 2025 Annual Meeting on Friday, Oct. 24 at Epic Headquarters in Verona. The meeting was the largest-ever attended, with nearly 150 in attendance. It was a day of connection, growth, and community. Everyone left the meeting inspired and they cannot wait to continue this important work with each other.…
This Veterans Day, Reach Out and Read honors military families by sharing the story of a partnership that bridges miles and moments through the power of reading. …
Dr. Terri McFadden, MD, FAAP — Reach Out and Read Georgia’s Medical Director and a member of our National Board — is now a monthly contributor to Psychology Today.…
Barefoot Books, an award-winning independent children’s publisher, has been selected as a preferred vendor for Reach Out and Read, the national nonprofit redefining early childhood health and literacy by integrating reading into pediatric care.…
On October 1, Reach Out and Read NW was pleased to welcome Washington State Representative Lisa Parshley and Kevin Snow (on behalf of Representative Beth Doglio) to South Sound Pediatrics. During the visit, clinic staff talked about the importance of the children’s book as a tool to model, mentor and connect with families during routine well-child visits, and how the Reach Out and Read model supports that work. …
The power of partnership was fully displayed when Bank of America hosted a volunteer book drive supporting families in need across our community in September. Through this collaborative effort, three Reach Out and Read Northwest partner clinics—Neighborcare Health at Columbia City, Sea Mar Seattle, and Community Healthcare Lakewood—received books for children and families. …
Reach Out and Read was pleased to welcome Washington State Senator Claire Wilson, longtime champion of children and families to Pediatrics Northwest, Federal Way on Wednesday September 10. Senator Wilson saw first-hand how clinicians and families coming together over shared reading sparks healthy relationships and early literacy in a two-generation approach. …