Reach Out and Read

🎉 A new chapter begins: Dr. Lynette Fraga steps in as our CEO today! Shaped by her Mexican heritage, military upbringing, and a family of educators and social workers, she’s committed to equity, service, and centering lived experiences in all she does. Welcome, Dr. Fraga! 💛

Should kids read stories about death and suffering? On this #RORPodcast, host @navsaria and @nytimes Book Review Editor Sadie Stein examine how fairy tales offer containers of "controlled scariness" — helping children build emotional resilience through literature. 🪦❤️‍🩹

From traumatic classroom tears to essential childhood reading: On this #RORPodcast, @nytimes Book Review Editor Sadie Stein illuminates why dark fairy tales matter for young readers and explores Hans Christian Andersen’s impact: reachoutandread.org/podcast.

📚❄️ Looking for fresh reads to add to your winter rotation? @Scholastic shares a roundup of new children’s books — from board books to big-kid favorites, perfect for read alouds and cozy days. scholastic.com/parents/books-…

❄️ 📖 Winter weather ahead = more time to read together. Reach Out and Read’s Winter Booklist celebrates seasonal moments that help children build language, imagination, and connection — one story at a time. 💙 reachoutandread.org/winter-season-…

📚🔬 Yet another study shows what Reach Out and Read has long known: Early exposure to diverse books helps young children build language, critical thinking, and understanding of the world — laying the foundation for learning from the very start. childtrends.org/publications/p…

Midwest Dairy, @DairyWest , and Reach Out and Read are helping families build healthy bodies and curious minds. 🥛📚 Through our collaboration, books and nutrition guidance are reaching families at pediatric visits — turning everyday moments into lifelong learning.

Playing with babies isn’t just joyful — it can boost moms’ mental well-being and ease postnatal stress. 🧠💛 A new study found regular play helped reduce postnatal depression, strengthen bonds, and build babies’ language, attention, and curiosity. 👶✨ talker.news/2026/01/02/stu…

New research confirms what many families feel: Financial stress can make it harder to engage with young children. When strain rises, conversation drops — and when support grows, meaningful back-and-forth that fuels early language grows too. 👶💬 ed.stanford.edu/news/rethinkin…

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reminded us that justice and opportunity are built through everyday actions. This #MLKDay, we honor his legacy by remembering that equity begins early — through relationships, reading, and moments of connection that help children thrive. 💙📚

Pediatricians agree: Shared reading builds young brains — something you can literally see on brain scans — and the “magic” matters just as much, strengthening the bond between caregiver and child. Simple moments. Beautiful science. Lasting impact. 🧠📚

Baby babbling isn’t just cute — it’s powerful. New research shows those early sounds help shape brain development and communication skills. Talking back and forth with your baby truly matters. 🧠👶 pni.princeton.edu/news/2025/baby…

Looking for practical ways to read with your little ones — even from birth? 📚 Our own Dr. Ruby Dey shares simple tips for shared reading from newborns through toddlers. youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Early experiences matter. New @APA research highlights how nurturing relationships and supportive environments in early childhood help shape lifelong mental health. apa.org/monitor/2026/0…

Ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, @ReachOutReadGA Dr. Terri McFadden reflects on how supporting children and families from the start moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/readin…

When authors Kate DiCamillo and Kelly Yang saw reading rates decline, they took action. Their new podcast, StoryKind, aims to spark curiosity and conversation — and bring kids back to stories. 📚 We’ll be tuning in starting Jan. 19. 🎧 ow.ly/tYcG50XWFBx

Major progress is being made in early care, development, and family support for babies and caregivers, @zerotothree reports. Encouraging momentum — and a reminder that smart, early investments make a lasting difference. 👶📊 zerotothree.org/resource/top-1…

Reach Out and Read, in action: books and shared reading guidance. 📚 Research shows these shared moments strengthen relationships, support early learning, and are linked to better health outcomes for children.

How does @TheAtlanticPR - a magazine known for covering national affairs - curate picture books? They tackle a century of tiny readers' BIG literature. Join host @navsaria and editor Emma Sarappo to discuss "65 Essential Children's Books": reachoutandread.org/podcast.

Proof that early experiences matter from day one: Research shows a brain network linked to social behavior is already active at birth, shaping how children connect and communicate later in life. ow.ly/ZGo650XVv2h

Healthy early relationships start with reading. In the first months of life, hearing a trusted voice and sharing a book helps babies build a sense of safety and connection. These early bonds support a child's mental health for years to come. Small moments. Lifelong impact. 📚💙