Reach Out and Read

Reach Out and Read champions the positive effects of shared reading and engaging in other language-rich activities with young children. Reading with a parent or caregiver promotes healthy brain development, furthers language acquisition, and helps families build meaningful bonds.

Our network of pediatric teams provides families at routine check-ups with books, and with the knowledge and tools they need to make reading a part of their daily routine. By integrating reading aloud into pediatric care, we reach 4.6 million children across the country — nearly 70 percent of whom come from low-income families.

Together, we can make reading a part of every child’s life and help provide all young people with a foundation for success throughout their lives.