Books Are Mirrors and Windows

Children who feel left out of books risk feeling left out of life.
Books, like mirrors, help reflect what we observe and know about the world we live in. It’s powerful to read or listen to a story about someone like you. Books also allow us to view and understand lives that are different from our own, like a window onto other experiences. But to succeed as mirrors and windows, books must tell a wide range of stories—and they must include a diversity of people and worlds. At Reach Out and Read, we’re committed to increasing access to inclusive books for young people of all races and backgrounds.
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Why Reach Out and Read Works

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Early Brain Development
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Words Paired with Language
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Evidence-Based Model
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"I didn't realize how much my son could get out of me reading to him; I thought he was too young to be read to. Now story time is our favorite time!"
- Mother of Jason, age 1
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Try a book by an author you've never read, check out a book about a culture that's different than yours, or share a book with a friend... but take some time this week to celebrate reading!
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