Reach Out and Read

Millions of stories start right here.

More than 40,000 Reach Out and Read clinicians help families in all 50 states build reading routines. Starting at birth, shared reading helps children connect to the people they love most and lay the foundation for the years of literacy and learning ahead.

Young children's brains develop at an incredible pace, and every story they hear shapes the way they think, learn, and imagine. Books can open doors to new places, ideas, and possibilities.

A few minutes of shared reading each day can nurture a love of learning and inspire children to explore the magic of worlds beyond their own. 📚