Reach Out and Read

Give a gift of meaning this Black Friday. Perhaps to the nonprofits chosen for Nick Kristof #HolidayImpactPrize, published in the The New York Times? ⛑️ Muso – Bringing life-saving health care door-to-door in underserved communities across sub-Saharan Africa. 📚 Reach Out and Read – Promoting early literacy by providing books and guidance at pediatric visits. 💙 Fistula Foundation – Offering surgeries for women with childbirth injuries, restoring health and dignity. 🌟 Crisis Text Line – 24/7 mental health support via text, ensuring no one faces a crisis alone. Support, with time or funds: https://lnkd.in/eunY2e8d.

This Thanksgiving, we’re filled with gratitude for the community at the center of Reach Out and Read — our clinicians, partners, donors, network, and staff. Your support and dedication fuel our work to empower all children and families through shared reading, and together, we're making a difference!

“What I look for is outside evaluations, outside evidence, independent research that finds real impact. And I look for that impact at an inexpensive price so that one can make a real difference.” — Nick Kristof talks about how he chooses #HolidayImpactPrize winners on MSNBC’s Morning Joe. https://lnkd.in/gC_Cufxk

"The [Reach Out and Read] Nebraska program is merging with the larger Iowa program to become the new Reach Out and Read Midwest Affiliate. The goal is to reach more than 360,000 children under the age of 5 across both states by 2030.”

Planning to get the family outside this long weekend? On the newest episode of the #RORPodcast, Dr. Danette Glassy and Dr. Pooja Tandon, co-authors of "Digging Into Nature: Outdoor Adventures for Happier and Healthier Kids” discuss why spending time in nature is an essential childhood experience and how “green time” can serve as an antidote to the negative effects of screen time. Hear their insightful conversation with host Dipesh Navsaria at https://lnkd.in/eANzHx8H or wherever you listen to podcasts.

More than 60 percent of the 4.6 million children we serve are BIPOC. Every child, regardless of race, family structure, or socioeconomic status, deserves the resources and relationships essential to learn and thrive — and that includes books that reflect them, their culture, and their communities. Being recognized by The New York Times’ and Nick Kristof’s #HolidayImpactPrize brings us one step closer towards making that world a reality. Join us in building brighter futures through the power of shared reading: https://lnkd.in/gazgW4PG

"The back-and-forth engagements that young children have with the caregivers in their lives from a young age is the thing that drives child development forward." Dr. Dipesh Navsaria, the Medical Director of Reach Out and Read Wisconsin, joins Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, M.D., the host of American Academy of Pediatrics’ Healthy Children Podcast, to discuss the value of reading aloud with children — from healthy mental development to learning skills.

“Nick Kristof’s recognition is a testament to the unique power of Reach Out and Read: using shared reading to build a world where every child has the relationships and resources to learn and thrive.” — Reach Out and Read CEO Marty Martinez Please help us get books and guidance about the lifelong impact of shared reading to families who need it most. #HolidayImpactPrize https://lnkd.in/gazgW4PG 

Extra, extra, read all about it: Reach Out and Read is featured in the Sunday print edition of The New York Times as a recipient of Nick Kristof's #HolidayImpactPrize! "With the support of Kristof and his readers, we can not only raise awareness about the life-changing benefits of reading with young children every day, but also expand our work to transform pediatric care, giving millions of under-resourced children a better start to life." — Marty Martinez, CEO, Reach Out and Read. This holiday season, help us give every child a strong start through the power of shared reading: https://lnkd.in/gazgW4PG. Gifts made now will be doubled by generous matching donors!

As a Board Member, funder, and parent, I’m proud to be a champion for Reach Out and Read, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening families with young children. Through guidance from medical clinicians, Reach Out and Read empowers parents to nurture relationships with their children through the joy of shared reading. Already reaching 4.6 million children ages 5 and under, we have set an ambitious goal to reach 10 million children annually by 2030. Please join me in supporting this incredible work!