Reach Out and Read Wisconsin launched its Mirrors & Windows initiative in April of 2024. The initiative will help clinics around the state introduce diverse book choices to children. During clinic visits, program managers will provide book bundles to clinics. These bundles have been carefully curated to include a diverse selection of stories featuring characters […]

(Ascension Wisconsin Foundation ) Reading to a baby or young child creates warm, loving memories but it also does something else — it helps their brain develop and kickstarts learning from the day they are born. When Mary Beth Nienhaus first learned about Reach Out and Read, she knew that she wanted to support the […]

(Advocate Aurora Health) The American Hockey League’s Milwaukee Admirals’ Power Play Foundation has generously committed to donating $15,000 to expand Aurora Medical Center – Kenosha’s Reach Out and Read program. This program promotes childhood literacy and health development and is supported by trusted pediatricians who give their time, talents and expertise to help parents prepare […]

Reach Out and Read Wisconsin is excited to announce the launch of its Mirrors & Windows initiative in April. The goal with this initiative is to ensure that every child has access to books that reflect the rich tapestry of experiences and identities that represent the families across the state.

Rose Gharabeilou first became familiar with Reach Out and Read when she visited ThedaCare Physicians at Encircle Health in Appleton for her 6 month to-5-year-old well-child visits. It was during these visits that the now 10-year-old found an added joy in reading.