Reach Out and Read Welcomes New Regional Executive Director for Oregon and Washington

Meg McNulty brings more than two decades of experience at the intersection of pediatric care, early childhood development, and Early Relational Health.

SEATTLE, Wash. / PORTLAND, Ore. – As Reach Out and Read Northwest continues to expand its impact, the organization is welcoming an accomplished leader whose career has been dedicated to helping young children and families thrive.…

Reach Out and Read Launches Pennsylvania Affiliate to Expand Early Literacy Through Pediatric Care Statewide

At a time when the state’s youngest children are falling behind, Reach Out and Read Pennsylvania is helping families build relationships, language, and learning.

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Nearly 30 years after the state’s first sites launched at three Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia clinics, Reach Out and Read is expanding to bring its evidence-based early literacy model to pediatric practices across Pennsylvania.…

Supporting Military Children and Families Through the Power of Shared Reading 

Even when military families are apart, shared reading can keep them connected.  

In honor of Military Appreciation Month, Reach Out and Read is celebrating a growing national partnership with United Through Reading, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening connections within military families through the power of shared reading. …

Reach Out and Read Alabama Reaches 100 Sites Statewide, Expanding Access to Early Literacy and Family Support Through Pediatric Care

Milestone comes as the program celebrates 20 years of impact across Alabama, connecting more
families with books, guidance, and trusted support during early childhood

MONTGOMERY (May 8, 2026) – Reach Out and Read-Alabama has reached a major milestone: The nonprofit now partners with 100 participating clinical sites statewide, expanding access to books, early literacy guidance, and meaningful family support through pediatric care.…

Reach Out and Read Wisconsin Awards $7,600 to Expand Diverse Literacy Across 11 Counties

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Reach Out and Read Wisconsin, an affiliate of the national nonprofit leading the charge in early literacy and relational health, is proud to announce a $7,600 investment into 11 Wisconsin communities. These scholarship funds will empower 13 clinics to provide high-quality books that reflect the diverse experiences, cultures, and perspectives of the families they serve.…

When Distance Is No Barrier — Reading Across Lines of Service

United Through Reading in action: An enlisted father recorded himself reading a book so that his son can
use his copy to read “together.”

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. …

Reading: Just What the Doctor Ordered

A Pediatrician’s Guide to Early Literacy, Healthy Relationships, and Brain Development

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.…

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.”

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.…