You can help create a world where every child has the relationships and the resources essential to learn and thrive – all through the power of shared reading.
A book is just the beginning.
Too many young children in the U.S. reach kindergarten without the skills they need to do well in school. The problem is even worse for kids living in poverty. But when you make a gift to Reach Out and Read, you’re giving children of all backgrounds a better start to life.
You can help create a world where every child has the relationships and the resources essential to learn and thrive – all through the power of shared reading.
At Reach Out and Read-Alabama, we believe all children should grow up learning a love of reading on the laps of people who love them. That’s why our pediatric healthcare providers work with parents every day to demonstrate the value of reading aloud together. They share so many books each year-- over 76,000 -- and that’s why we need YOU! When your business or organization holds a Reach Out and Read-Alabama's Virtual Book Drive, you provide over 300 trained medical practitioners across the state with the tools they need to promote reading aloud every day.
In partnership with clinicians, Reach Out and Read leverages the well-child visit, using books and shared reading to support caregivers in fostering early literacy and healthy relationships with infants and young children. If you are interested in learning more about the Reach Out and Read model and becoming a partner clinic, please email Rachel Latham, program manager.