Sharing books with children is the best holiday gift of all

(Daily Herald)

Starting from infancy, reading aloud helps build the foundation for healthy social-emotional, cognitive, language and literacy development. Sharing books helps with language development and vocabulary, and gets them ready to listen and learn in school. And over the past decade, research has found that reading together helps foster positive interactions, strengthening the safe, stable and nurturing relationships young children must have to thrive.…

St. Thomas Aquinas football players and cheerleaders promote childhood literacy

(My Central Jersey)

The student-athletes (at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School) read aloud to children in seven classes across four grade levels as part of a community service project for The Marisa Tufaro Foundation, which has partnered with the Saint Thomas Aquinas and Saint Joseph of Metuchen football programs to promote early childhood literacy.…

Sen. Ballweg: Receives national award from Reach Out and Read

(WisPolitics)

Reach Out and Read, a national nonprofit, named Senator Ballweg to its inaugural Honor Roll Class for her efforts championing Reach Out and Read’s mission to strengthen family bonds and improve early literacy. Senator Ballweg was one of six public policy advocates in the nation to be recognized by Reach Out and Read.…

Spook-Tacular Reading Delight: Six Renowned Authors Collaborate on Halloween-Themed Cozy Mystery Collection

Jacksonville, Florida – September 3, 2024 – Just in time for Halloween, six of today’s most beloved cozy mystery authors have teamed up to create an enchanting anthology that promises to deliver chills, thrills, and plenty of cozy vibes. This spellbinding collection, titled “Six Spooky Stories: A Halloween Cozy Collection,” is set to be released on October 1, 2024, and it’s already stirring excitement among fans of the genre.…

Building Connections Begins at Birth Training Requirement

Dear Reach Out and Read Georgia Pediatricians and Providers,

We want to extend our sincere gratitude to all of you for your unwavering dedication and commitment to integrating books into pediatric care. Your efforts are truly invaluable in promoting early childhood development across our state.…

Expert Tips and Activities for Baby Brain Development

(Scholastic)

“More than 80 percent of a child’s brain is formed during their first three years, and what they experience during this crucial time can irreversibly affect how their brain develops,” says Marty Martinez, CEO of Reach Out and Read, a nonprofit helping to educate families on the benefits of reading aloud from birth. …