Reach Out and Read
@reachoutandread
Using shared reading to create a world where every child has the relationships and resources to learn and thrive. http://reachoutandread.me/community-guidelines
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🎉 A new chapter begins: Dr. Lynette Fraga steps in as our CEO today! Shaped by her Mexican heritage, military upbringing, and a family of educators and social workers, she’s committed to equity, service, and centering lived experiences in all she does. Welcome, Dr. Fraga! 💛
Looking for practical ways to read with your little ones — even from birth? 📚 Our own Dr. Ruby Dey shares simple tips for shared reading from newborns through toddlers. youtube.com/playlist?list=…
Early experiences matter. New @APA research highlights how nurturing relationships and supportive environments in early childhood help shape lifelong mental health. apa.org/monitor/2026/0…
Ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, @ReachOutReadGA Dr. Terri McFadden reflects on how supporting children and families from the start moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/readin…
When authors Kate DiCamillo and Kelly Yang saw reading rates decline, they took action. Their new podcast, StoryKind, aims to spark curiosity and conversation — and bring kids back to stories. 📚 We’ll be tuning in starting Jan. 19. 🎧 ow.ly/tYcG50XWFBx
Major progress is being made in early care, development, and family support for babies and caregivers, @zerotothree reports. Encouraging momentum — and a reminder that smart, early investments make a lasting difference. 👶📊 zerotothree.org/resource/top-1…
Reach Out and Read, in action: books and shared reading guidance. 📚 Research shows these shared moments strengthen relationships, support early learning, and are linked to better health outcomes for children.
How does @TheAtlanticPR - a magazine known for covering national affairs - curate picture books? They tackle a century of tiny readers' BIG literature. Join host @navsaria and editor Emma Sarappo to discuss "65 Essential Children's Books": reachoutandread.org/podcast.
Proof that early experiences matter from day one: Research shows a brain network linked to social behavior is already active at birth, shaping how children connect and communicate later in life. ow.ly/ZGo650XVv2h
Healthy early relationships start with reading. In the first months of life, hearing a trusted voice and sharing a book helps babies build a sense of safety and connection. These early bonds support a child's mental health for years to come. Small moments. Lifelong impact. 📚💙
A simple idea with real impact: Finger puppets at 2- and 6-month visits encouraged positive parent-child interaction. Used regularly, they led to more talk, more back-and-forth, and stronger early language. 📚💙 sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
A linguistics professor contends that children are not born with a "language instinct," but instead learn language through social interaction and spotting patterns. It grows through shared moments. 📚💬 aeon.co/essays/the-evi…
ICYMI in @SeattleTimes: Despite recent state funding cuts, clinicians and partners across Washington remain committed to Reach Out and Read and giving families across Washington the books, guidance, and support they deserve. news.seattletimes.com/education-lab/…
New year, new reads! Finding the perfect book is essential to every shared reading experience. Today's #RORPodcast proves there's a classic title for every family — from board books bordering on Greek tragedy to surrealist counting comedies: reachoutandread.org/podcast.
New research shows how babies’ brains build critical networks in the first two years of life. It’s powerful evidence of why the first 1,000 days shape learning, connection, and long-term development. 👶🧠 See more here: news.northeastern.edu/2025/12/15/inf…
In a time of clinician burnout, Reach Out and Read helps restore what matters: human connection. Our model strengthens families and supports clinician well-being. 💛📖
If you care about the science that underpins Reach Out and Read, this is worth a read. 👶📊 Clear, practical insights from @Harvard's Center on the Developing Child on early childhood, adversity, and resilience. developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/tool…
Reach Out and Read is built on science. 📚 Peer-reviewed research shows our model changes parental reading habits and boosts children’s language outcomes — across families of all kinds nationwide.
Study: When parents and babies paid attention to something together, the infant’s brain activity was tied to stronger short-term memory — evidence that everyday interactions with infants build skills that support learning and healthy relationships. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/in…
Today we are reading these important, beautiful, and inspirational books from our roundup of children’s books that celebrate Black joy: bit.ly/3XsQyrN
Happy New Year! In 2026, let’s continue turning the page toward brighter futures — one family, one book, one moment at a time. 💕📖
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