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Reading is Doctor-Recommended

Doctors and nurses know that growing up healthy means growing up with books. That’s why 600 primary care doctors and nurse practitioners at 49 Reach Out and Read practices across the Greater Philadelphia region give brand-new books to young children when they get a checkup. By talking with parents and caregivers about the importance of reading aloud, they provide families with the tools they need to put their children on the path to school success.

Did You Know?

Reading Aloud Helps Children Cope.

Reach Out and Read’s list of suggested children’s books can help kids cope with tough economic times.

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Reach Out and Read Doctors Say “Yes, You Can” Every Day!

Read Dr. Daniel Taylor’s personal reflections on hearing a child ask, “Can I keep it?”

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Low-income children are at higher risk for reading difficulties.

In Greater Philadelphia, more than one out of five children under the age of 5 lives at or below poverty level.

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Babies love faces!

Studies show that infants prefer books that feature colorful images and faces.

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Upcoming Events & Headlines


Reach Out and Read launched a great video about Reach Out and Read’s impact on early childhood development!  Watch here. 

Reach Out and Read’s Military Initiative was featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams on October 11!

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) Reach Out and Read Program, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this month, was featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer on September 19.

Reach Out and Read Greater Philadelphia featured on NBC Philadelphia!

Reach Out and Read featured on NBC’s Daily Connection!

Reach Out and Read featured in The New York Times

Read our Op-Ed: “How Doctors Can Improve Literacy”, in The Philadelphia Inquirer.

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