(Aspirus Health) Reading is one of the most powerful tools for a child’s development, helping to build language skills, improve cognitive function, and strengthen emotional bonds with caregivers. According to Reach Out and Read, families participating in the program are 2.5 times more likely to read with their children, leading to improved school readiness and communication skills.… The post Early Literacy Program Helps Build Strong Foundations for Children appeared first on Reach Out and Read ..read more

Reach Out and Read Wisconsin invited Representative Jessie Rodriguez to Children’s Wisconsin Oak Creek Pediatrics on Friday, Feb. 28 to learn more about the Reach Out and Read program that is in her district. She received a tour of the clinic, was able to ask questions to both Children’s Wisconsin staff and Reach Out and Read Wisconsin staff and read two books to children in the waiting room.… The post Representative Rodriguez Reads Aloud at Children’s Wisconsin Oak Creek in Support of Reach Out and Read appeared first on Reach Out and Read ..read more

(WABE News) Dr. Terri McFadden says it’s never too early to encourage children to read. She wants parents to not only read to their children, but to also sing and talk to them as well. McFadden is a pediatrician at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding and a professor of pediatrics at Emory University.… The post Georgia’s ‘Godmother of Literacy’ on a mission to boost pediatric health through books appeared first on Reach Out and Read ..read more

MADISON, Wis. (Feb. 11, 2025) – Daisie Mathais was at a Every Child is Ready to Read meeting in December 2024 when she heard Reach Out and Read Wisconsin Medical Director Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, and Executive Director DeDe Williams lead a talk on Reach Out and Read.… The post Mother-Daughter duo share impact of Reach Out and Read appeared first on Reach Out and Read ..read more

“Books are a gateway to history and culture. They spark curiosity and dialogue between kids and caregivers.” This Black History Month, Reach Out and Read is spotlighting author Tanisia Moore, whose books bring Black culture, joy, and history to life on the page.… The post Black History Month Spotlight: Author Tanisia Moore appeared first on Reach Out and Read ..read more

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(NBC 15 WMTV) … MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – A nonprofit group advocating for early childhood literacy was at the Capitol on Tuesday to discuss the topic in a special briefing session with lawmakers. Reach Out and Read Wisconsin brought together doctors, families and advocates to talk about how shared reading helps early language skills and healthy relationships.… The post Early reading advocates meet at WI Capitol to raise awareness, ask for funding appeared first on Reach Out and Read ..read more

(CBS News New York) “We’ve known for years that young children who have parents who look at books with them and talk to them … their language development has improved. These positive experiences also shaped the child’s social and emotional development … and their excitement later on when it’s time to go to school.”… The post The positive parenting practice of shared reading has lifelong benefits appeared first on Reach Out and Read ..read more

(The New York Times) By Nicholas Kristof Forget the necktie that will sit in Dad’s closet or the perfume that your sister Sue will soon regift, for I have some better ideas. … Help a child learn to read! Books were my childhood’s magic carpets that lifted me on the lifelong journey that now leads me to write this column.… The post Reach Out and Read Awarded Holiday Impact Prize in New York Times appeared first on Reach Out and Read ..read more

(The New York Times) By Nicholas Kristof Forget the necktie that will sit in Dad’s closet or the perfume that your sister Sue will soon regift, for I have some better ideas. … Help a child learn to read! Books were my childhood’s magic carpets that lifted me on the lifelong journey that now leads me to write this column.… The post Reach Out and Read Awarded Holiday Impact Prize in New York Times appeared first on Reach Out and Read ..read more