Reach Out and Read Georgia

Thank you @ATLNewsFirst ATL Live, for hosting National Board member and Georgia Medical Director, Dr. Terri McFadden! Dr. mcFadden shared why early literacy and brain development is so critically important and how pediatricians stand ready to help close the achievement gap while strengthening families through literacy. 🩺👩🏽‍⚕️♥️📚 #literacy #ReachOutAndRead #books #pediatriciansprescribereading

In honor of Doctor's Day, meet Georgia's Reach Out and Read Medical Director - a pediatrician and the 'Godmother of Literacy'. ✨"Dr. Terri McFadden says it’s never too early to encourage children to read." reachoutandread.org/2025/02/25/geo… #ReadwithAAPOC

@OCAAP Thank you for sharing!!! We love Dr. McFadden and love the “Godmother of Literacy” is gaining attention!!! She’s simply the best!

Thank you to all who supported us last week at the Georgia Capitol for Reach Out and Read Day! 🇺🇸♥️🤍🩵 It was an exhilarating day advocating for children and families to receive the benefit of our early pediatric literacy intervention! We were incredibly proud to be recognized in both the House and Senate with a Special Resolution! 📚✨ 🎖️ A very special thank you to all the many legislators who have pledged their support of our work! We had many productive legislative meetings including with State Senator Billy Hickman, Rep. Hatchett, Rep. John LaHood, Chairman Lee Hawkins, Rep. Todd Jones, State Senator Blake Tillery, Rep. Matt Dubnik, Rep. Darlene Taylor, Rep. Rick Townsend, Rep. Butch Parrish and MANY more! 🇺🇸♥️🤍🩵

Godmother of Literacy,” Dr. Terri McFadden discusses the Reach Out and Read program on WABE News and how she’s using #books and conversations with parents, to improve #health outcomes for #children. Be sure to listen to On Closer Look with Rose Scott on WABE.org.

Introducing our new Associate Director of Development, Cedric Forbes! We are so exited to have him join our Reach Out and Read Georgia family. Read all about our newest team member here!❤️📚✨ #EmployeeSpotlight #Welcome #ReachOutAndRead #ReachOutAndReadGA #EarlyLiteracy #Pediatrics #Education #MakingMomentsMatter #Nonprofit #Give #Donate #Books #BuildingConnectionsBeginsatBirth

Next Wednesday is Reach Out and Read Georgia day at the Georgia Capitol! We’ll be recognized with resolutions in both the Georgia Senate and the Georgia House of Representatives. Please join us at the Capitol or contact your local legislators and let them know how essential our early healthcare intervention is to the success of Georgia’s children! #GeorgiaPolitics #GAGeneralAssembly #GeorgiaCapitol #ReachOutAndRead #ReachOutAndReadGA #EarlyLiteracy #Pediatrics #Education #MakingMomentsMatter #Nonprofit #Books #BuildingConnectionsBeginsatBirth

Welcome to the team, Leslie! We are overjoyed to have Leslie Vestal join us as a Program Manager. Check out what her teammates have to say about her incredible work ethic and get to know her here!❤️📚✨ #EmployeeSpotlight #ProgramManager #Welcome #ReachOutAndRead #ReachOutAndReadGA #EarlyLiteracy #Pediatrics #Education #MakingMomentsMatter #Nonprofit #Give #Donate #Books #BuildingConnectionsBeginsatBirth

February is Black History Month, and we’ll be celebrating all month long! In Georgia, we’re proud to be the home of so many influential, groundbreaking men and women who shaped Black history as we know and celebrate it today.🍑✨📚 #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #ReachOutAndRead #ReachOutAndReadGA #EarlyLiteracy #Pediatrics #Education #MakingMomentsMatter #Nonprofit #Give #Donate #Books #BuildingConnectionsBeginsatBirth

We’d like to extend a huge congratulations to the new President of the Black Child Development Institute-Atlanta, Tatjyana Elmore! We couldn’t be more excited to have BCDI-Atlanta as a new partner in 2025. Congratulations on your new role, Tatjyana! We’re looking forward to this new partnership and working towards our shared goals of empowering children, families, and communities in the Atlanta area. #Congratulations #BCDI #BCDIAtlanta #ReachOutAndRead #ReachOutAndReadGA #EarlyLiteracy #Pediatrics #Education #MakingMomentsMatter #Nonprofit #Give #Donate #Books #BuildingConnectionsBeginsatBirth

Shared reading = shared power💪📚✨ We’ll always be working to create a world where every child has the relationships and resources to learn and thrive. Join our movement by visiting our website and witness the powerful transformation our program provides to children and families across Georgia! Special thanks to Lisa Miller Pediatrics in Covington for capturing this magic moment so well! #ReachOutAndRead #ReachOutAndReadGA #EarlyLiteracy #Pediatrics #Education #MakingMomentsMatter #Nonprofit #Give #Donate #Books #BuildingConnectionsBeginsatBirth

Too beautiful not to share! Check out this wonderful poster at Intown Pediatrics. We love our sites and appreciate the work of Dr. Bataille at Intown Pediatrics so much!❤️📚✨ #ReachOutAndRead #ReachOutAndReadGA #EarlyLiteracy #Pediatrics #Education #MakingMomentsMatter #Nonprofit #Give #Donate #Books #BuildingConnectionsBeginsatBirth

Keeping our 2025 goals at the forefront of all we do this year✨ Join us in shaping the future for Georgia’s children by visiting our website today! #NewYear #2025 #NewYearsResolution #Goals #ReachOutAndRead #ReachOutAndReadGA #EarlyLiteracy #Pediatrics #Education #MakingMomentsMatter #Nonprofit #Give #Donate #Books #BuildingConnectionsBeginsatBirth

Looking forward to creating more shared moments between parents and children through reading together in 2025✨ Happy New Year! #HappyNewYear #2025 #ReachOutAndRead #ReachOutAndReadGA #EarlyLiteracy #Pediatrics #Education #MakingMomentsMatter #Nonprofit #Give #Donate #Books #BuildingConnectionsBeginsatBirth

As we close out 2024, we’re filled with gratitude for everyone who helped make this year meaningful - not only for the Reach Out and Read network, but also for the 4.6 million children we serve nationwide. From sharing 7.7 million books to supporting families from coast to coast, the impact of our work with caregivers, clinicians, and supporters has been extraordinary.📚❤️ Together, we’re building a world where every child’s story starts with success. Join us in making 2025 another incredible chapter. Visit our website for ways to get involved or to find resources around reading with your own children.🌟 #HappyNewYear #ReadingTogether #EarlyLiteracy #FamilyTime #BooksForKids #ReadAloud #Parenting #NewYearNewStories #ReachOutAndRead #ReachOutAndReadGA #Pediatrics #Education #MakingMomentsMatter #Nonprofit #Give #Donate #Books #BuildingConnectionsBeginsatBirth

While this holiday season nears the close, we want to take a moment to thank our 2024 Holiday Book Drive partners! This fun photo is from Barnes & Noble in Dawsonville. We are extremely grateful for all of our Barnes & Noble and Books A Million partners this year and couldn’t enact our program the way we do without you! Thank you for your continued support❤️🎄✨ #BarnesandNoble #BooksAMillion #HolidayBookDrive #ReachOutAndRead #ReachOutAndReadGA #EarlyLiteracy #Pediatrics #Education #MakingMomentsMatter #Nonprofit #Give #Donate #Books #BuildingConnectionsBeginsatBirth

We wish you all a merry and bright holiday season, from our family here at Reach Out and Read Georgia to yours! ❤️🎄✨ #HappyHolidays #MerryChristmas #ReachOutAndRead #ReachOutAndReadGA #EarlyLiteracy #Pediatrics #Education #MakingMomentsMatter #Nonprofit #Give #Books #BuildingConnectionsBeginsatBirth

From a Regional Executive Director for our new Midwest Affiliate to openings at National and in the Northeast plus the Carolinas and DMV, find a role that allows you to help empower families — with us. reachoutandread.org/about/careers/

Thank you Ameriprise for your generous partnership and donation! Program Manager Karolina Klinker enjoyed delivering this book donation to Morehouse Healthcare last week📚❤️🎄 #Christmas #BookDonation #Ameriprise #ReachOutAndRead #ReachOutAndReadGA #EarlyLiteracy #Pediatrics #Education #MakingMomentsMatter #Nonprofit #Give #Donate #Books #BuildingConnectionsBeginsatBirth