(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.…
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Dr. Klass, a professor of journalism and pediatrics at New York University, helped found the Reach Out and Read program at Bellevue 30 years ago. She stressed the importance of early child literacy and how reading to a young child can help strengthen bonds between growing families. …
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.…
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Sheridan Health Services, a nurse-managed federally qualified health center with providers from the University of Colorado College of Nursing, has been promoting literacy for 20 years through a partnership with Reach Out and Read’s Colorado chapter.…
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.…
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“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. …
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Reach Out and Read Alabama is a nonprofit aiming to integrate shared reading into pediatric care by providing books and coaching that help families with young children make reading together a part of their daily lives. The organization’s program, Rx for Summer Reading, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with birthday parties across the state.…
The nonprofit’s new strategic plan outlines a goal to reach half of U.S. kids under 5, focused on under-resourced areas
Reach Out and Read, a national nonprofit that fosters parent relationships through shared reading, announced today a new growth plan, focused on more than doubling its reach, to serve 10 million children by 2030.…
(Publishers Weekly)
Families in underserved communities paying a visit to the doctor will soon find something special for them in the waiting room. Thanks to a joint effort between Reach Out and Read and Scholastic, 350,000 copies of a curated 35-book collection will be distributed to medical clinics nationwide, providing greater opportunities for parents to bond with their children through reading and foster early literacy.…
(Delaware Public Media)
Westside Family Healthcare releases a children’s book to encourage childhood literacy.
Captain Westside and the Health Heroes: Caring for Delaware’s Families! was unveiled at Wilmington Public Library Wednesday.
It tells the story of a girl named Carmen going to the doctor’s office and learning about the forms of care doctors provide, from routine check-ups to dental care to mental health maintenance.…