Reach Out and Read Welcomes Lilly deSouza Burr and Mark Del Monte

Reach Out and Read is thrilled to officially welcome Mark Del Monte and Lilly deSouza Burr to the National Board of Directors.

Mark is the CEO/Executive Vice President of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Mark has for many years been a strong supporter and advocate of Reach Out and Read.

#ReadTogether

What started as a somewhat “nutty” idea by some of our pediatricians has turned into a full-scale outpouring of joy and love for reading together during these isolating times. Reach Out and Read’s video project #ReadTogether encourages family reading time and bonding by asking individuals to film and share videos of themselves reading children’s books aloud.…

Pediatric Perspective: Dr. Hiral Lavania of One Family Pediatrics

I first learned about Reach Out and Read during my residency training. We were told that this was a program where we engage parents and try to get them to read more with their children. We do this by providing a book during a well visit, discuss with parents about the importance of reading to children regularly, and the beneficial outcome of early engagement.…

Gail Phillips Honored with Wyntress Smith Award

Congrats to our Program Manager, Gail Phillips. Gail was honored with the Wyntress Smith Award at Reach Out and Read National’s 30th Anniversary celebration in Boston! Gail embodies Reach Out and Read’s core values and our team feels certain that she has been blessed with a 25th hour to her day as there is no one who can accomplish more tasks with better results than Gail.…