Press Releases
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2026
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Reach Out and Read Advances Statewide Effort in Ohio to Support Children’s Health and Learning
The state’s youngest children are falling behind — and the window to act is short. Reach Out and Read Ohio works with communities across the state to bring early literacy and family support into pediatric care so every child and family can thrive from the start.
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Reach Out and Read Partners With Midwest Dairy, Dairy West to Expand Early Literacy, Nutrition Across 14 States
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds initiative will deliver 36,000 new books to families through pediatric clinics. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Wisconsin Receives $300K Grant from Johnson Controls Foundation
The grant will help improve early literacy outcomes for children coordination with Northwest Milwaukee
medical clinics and the Milwaukee Public Library. Read the full release here.Close window
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Reach Out and Read Delivers Thousands of Books Directly to Minnesota Families
The effort delivers shared–reading support, guidance on stress–reducing routines, and
multilingual early–learning resources directly to homes as many families face disrupted access
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Reach Out and Read Awards $500,000 to Advance Healthy Early Relationships Nationwide
Seven Affiliates selected for projects to strengthen caregiver–child connections through pediatric
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S.C. Rep. Neal Collins Named to Reach Out and Read National Honor Roll
State leader recognized for advancing early literacy, caregiver–child connection, and statewide investment in pediatric care. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Michigan Names TalentFirst to Honor Roll Class
Michigan organization recognized for advancing early literacy, strengthening family
connection, and expanding equitable pediatric support. Read the full press release here.Close window
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Reach Out and Read North Carolina Launches New Cherokee-English Children’s Books
ᏗᏗᎪᎵᏯ! Didigoliya! (Let’s Read!) event scheduled for Jan. 29 in Cherokee to unveil
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Reach Out and Read Oklahoma Names Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness to National Honor Roll
Organization recognized for expanding equitable access to books, early literacy support, and healthy early relationships for Oklahoma families. Read the press release here.
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Georgia Legislative Champions Named to Reach Out and Read National Honor Roll
State leaders recognized for advancing early literacy and healthy early relationships
for more than 150,000 Georgia children through pediatric care. Read the press release here.Close window
2025
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Reach Out and Read Midwest Names Lozier Foundation to 2025 Honor Roll Class
Nebraska-based foundation recognized for transformative support of early literacy and pediatric family engagement. Read the full press release here.
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Reach Out and Read, Midwest Dairy Launch Partnership to Strengthen Early Literacy, Nutrition Across Heartland
The Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds initiative will deliver 22,000 new books to families at nearly 800 clinics across 10 states. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read, Dairy West Launch Partnership to Strengthen Early Literacy, Nutrition
The Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds initiative will deliver 14,000 new books to families at more than 500 clinics across Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Read the press release here.
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State Sen. Diegnan and Chief of Staff Named to Reach Out and Read National 2025 Honor Roll
State leaders recognized for championing early literacy, family connection, and statewide investment in pediatric care. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Marks Significant Growth in FY25, Reaching a Record 4.8 Million Children Nationwide
Nonprofit delivers 9 million books, supports more than 11 million well-child visits, and expands to 6,753 sites, strengthening literacy and healthy early relationships through pediatric care nationwide. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Names 23 Partners to 2025 Honor Roll Class
Awards celebrate cross-sector partners advancing early literacy, caregiver-child connection, and equity in pediatric care. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read and Nurture Connection to Host National Summit in Washington, D.C., Elevating the Power of Connection in Early Childhood Health
Gathering will unite leading pediatric, policy, and early childhood voices to strengthen the communities and systems that help families thrive. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Names Barefoot Books a Preferred Vendor, Expanding Access to Inclusive, Bilingual Titles for Millions of Children
Collaboration will put “powerful tools directly into the hands of families, nurturing connection, curiosity, and lifelong learning from the very start.” Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read of Greater New York to Host Annual Benefit, A Book For Every Child, Honoring Elie Tahari, Renowned Fashion Designer and Global Philanthropist
Reach Out and Read Greater New York is proud to honor world-renowned fashion designer and philanthropist Elie Tahari with the 2025 Literacy Leadership Award for his longtime support of early childhood literacy at its Annual Benefit: A Book for Every Child, on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at Tribeca Rooftop in New York City. Read the press release here.
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With New CEO at the Helm, Reach Out and Read Poised to Transform Early Learning, Healthy Relationships for Millions of Families
35-year-old nonprofit taps national leader Dr. Lynette M. Fraga to accelerate mission,
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CHASS 5K Run/Walk Rallies Detroit to Support Early Literacy with Reach Out and Read
Annual Mexicantown race raises funds to give young children free books at pediatric visits. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read and Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation Partner to Empower Caregivers as Child’s First, Best Teachers
An innovative partnership between Reach Out and Read Wisconsin and the Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation will allow medical providers at area Watertown Regional Medical Clinics and ProHealth Medical Group clinic to promote reading among parents of infants and young children. Read the press release here.
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Reach Out and Read Northeast Releases Original Children’s book, “Mighty Mighty Me!”
Celebrating screen-free play, early literacy, and the power of representation, Reach Out and Read Northeast’s second original book will be distributed in eight languages at clinics across the region. Read the press release here.
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RX For Summer Reading Encourages Children And Families To Unplug And Play This Season
Reach Out and Read-Alabama’s 16th annual campaign. Read the press release here.
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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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