(Minnesota Family Physician) Literacy is a social factor that influences health and health outcomes across the lifespan. Efforts to promote and improve early literacy can reduce health disparities; support cognitive development, language acquisition and academic success; improve emotional regulation; and more. For family physicians and other primary care clinicians, routine well-child checks provide an opportunity […]

(Childcare, WTF?) Why TF is reading to children so important? And what is the point of reading to a baby that doesn’t know what I’m saying? WTF is the difference between me reading to my kid, or my kid listening to a book on a tablet? We had the extreme pleasure and privilege of speaking […]

As we transition into the vibrant season of spring, we’re excited to reflect on the impactful work our organization has undertaken to support Georgia’s children. Throughout March, Reach Out and Read Georgia was abuzz with activities around National Reading Month, legislative advocacy, collaborative meetings, strategic planning sessions, site visits, progress report submissions, and more! The […]

In April, the Month of the Military Child, Americans across the country unite to celebrate the service and sacrifices military children make. According to the Department of Defense, more than 1.6 million military children face challenges and unique experiences due to their parents’ service, including long periods of separation or seeing their parents come home […]

(NBC Bay Area) A record donation of $6 million to a national literacy nonprofit is now helping young readers. Reach Out and Read CEO Marty Martinez tells NBC Bay Area more about the impact of the new funding. Watch the video at NBC Bay Area here. (Video credit: NBC Bay Area) Also: Reach Out and Read […]