Press Releases
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2025
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Reach Out and Read Midwest Names New Executive Director, Laura Holms – Nebraska
The nonprofit leader will build on momentum following expansion into Iowa and Nebraska. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Midwest Names New Executive Director, Laura Holms – Iowa
The nonprofit leader will build on momentum following expansion into Iowa and Nebraska. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Invests $500K+ in Local Communities to Strengthen Early Literacy and Relationships
The $508,500 investment, part of an $8M donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, will be allocated to 10 Reach Out and Read Affiliates across the country. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out And Read Raises $3.25 Million Through New York Times Holiday Impact Prize
Donations will provide books and literacy support to nearly 110,000 young children nationwide. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out And Read Launches Nationwide Search For Next CEO
Early literacy nonprofit seeks visionary new leader to further growth and impact on millions of young children and families. Read the press release here.
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2024
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Reach Out And Read Chosen As Only U.S.-Based Nonprofit For New York Times Holiday Impact Prize
Pulitzer Prize winner and philanthropist Nicholas Kristof spotlights nonprofits tackling some of society’s “most pressing challenges” and helps raises millions for honored organizations. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read to Bring Early Literacy, Life-Changing Program to Families in Nebraska
The nonprofit’s work to increase shared reading and foster healthy early relationships targets families with young children of color and in low-income households in a two-state regional effort. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read to Bring Early Literacy, Life-Changing Program to Families in Iowa
The nonprofit’s work to increase shared reading and foster healthy early relationships targets families with young children of color and in low-income households in a two-state regional effort. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read to Bring Early Literacy, Life-Changing Program to More Families in Ohio
The nonprofit’s work to increase shared reading and foster healthy early relationships targets families with young children of color and in low-income households. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Addresses Child Poverty in Five-Part Podcast Series
New York Times columnist and philanthropist Nicholas Kristof headlines the series on why and how poverty can impact a child’s early relationships and lifelong health — and how to mitigate it. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Announces Plan to Serve 10 Million Children by 2030
The nonprofit’s new strategic plan outlines a goal to reach half of U.S. kids under 5, focused on under-resourced areas. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Names 16 Partners to Inaugural Honor Roll Class
The award recognizes corporate and public policy partners whose meaningful support helps the national nonprofit and its Affiliates serve children nationwide. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Alabama Celebrates 15 Years of RX for Summer Reading
This summer, Curious George’s birthday parties will take place across the state. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Celebrates 35th Anniversary with 35 for 35; $1M Collection of Inclusive Children’s Books
Through a collaboration with Scholastic, 350,000 books will be shared with families during well-child visits at Reach Out and Read clinics nationwide. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read National Receives Record $6M Donation from Valhalla Foundation
The grant will help the nonprofit further its evidence-based early childhood development program, which uses shared reading to support early literacy and healthy relationships. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Directs $350K to Local Communities
The $350,000 investment, part of an $8M donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, will be allocated to 14 Reach Out and Read Affiliates across the country. Read the press release here.
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Media Advisory: Reach Out and Read Georgia Day at the State Capitol
On March 4, legislators will celebrate the nonprofit, and the pediatricians and providers who implement the program, distributing over 2.7 million books to Georgia children and families. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Announces Public Policy Agenda to Strengthen Public Health, Reduce Systemic Inequities
Nonprofit will work with policymakers and program administrators to improve health care for all children by expanding and sustaining the Reach Out and Read model. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Announces Distribution of $400K from Mackenzie Scott Funding
10 Reach Out and Read affiliates across the country will be funded from this project. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Welcomes Baltimore Pediatrician to the National Board of Directors
Dr. Ruby Dey joins a diverse group of esteemed professionals from across the country to promote strengthening parent-child bonding through shared reading. Read the press release here.
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2023
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Reach Out and Read Adds N.Y. Judicial Law Clerk, Nonprofit Program Director to Board of Directors
Nonprofit enhances diverse National Board of Directors with additions of Caleb B. King and Carly Roberts. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Announces Dr. Trude Haecker as New Board Chair; Adds Three New Members
Nonprofit enhances diverse National Board of Directors with expert additions: Dr. Ruby Dey, Caleb B. King, and Carly Roberts. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Amplifies Positive Influence: 8.8 Million Well-child Visits and 7.1 Million Books
Nonprofit served more than 170K additional kids and provides nearly 550K extra books this year. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Ignites Giving Tuesday Initiative with Impactful, BIPOC-Inspired Donation for Children
Children’s book ‘Jabari Tries’ provided for every $10 donation. Read the press release here.
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Indian Health Service Provides Record Number of Books for Indigenous Families
A grant from the agency will support twice as many Reach Out and Read books at Indian Health Clinics across the country. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read to Extend Support for Maine Children and Families
National Nonprofit to Expand Evidence-Based, Early Literacy and Childhood Health Program to Clinics Statewide. Read the press release here.
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The Mississippi Children’s Museum Announces Partnership with UMMC and National Program, Reach Out and Read
Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Northeast Publishes Picture Book Encouraging Conversations About Diversity, Equity
Talk Baby Talk features diverse characters and will be available in multiple languages. Read the press release here.
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New, Peer-Reviewed Study Shows Transformative Impact of Reach Out and Read
Parents/caregivers with access to Reach Out and Read are more likely to read with their children. Research focused on more than 100,000 responses from families in Reach Out and Read clinics. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Earns Record-Setting Funding From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott to Benefit Families Nationwide
The largest private donation in the nonprofit’s 34-year history will unlock opportunities for children, parents, and future plans across the country. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read of Greater Cleveland Honored with Literacy Award
The nonprofit will be recognized and presented with a $20,000 check during celebration with Ohio First Lady as keynote speaker. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Podcast Earns National Honor Through Annual Anthem Award
‘Reach Out and Read Podcast’ honored with silver in the health category of nonprofit podcasts in the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards. Read the press release here.
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Artavia Berry Selected as Founding Executive Director for the Bay Area
Read the press release here.
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