Letter from Regional Executive Director: $8 Million Investment from MacKenzie Scott

Dear Reach Out and Read Funders, Partners and Friends,

I am excited to share some exciting news with all of you. Reach Out and Read, Inc. has received an $8 million investment from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This historic investment stands as the largest private contribution…

Reach Out And Read Summit: Relationships Matter

The Summit was an opportunity to reimagine… Read More

Reflections from Dr. Nneka Hendrix, M.D, ROR NC Medical Director

Dr. Nneka Hendrix named Medical Director for Reach Out and Read in North Carolina

ROR in North Carolina has named Dr. Nneka Hendrix as Medical Director for the state. In this role, she will support the needs of the growing ROR provider network across North Carolina and the integration of the provider voice into…

Brush, Book, Bed – The Best Bedtime Routine

Reach Out and Read in North Carolina and South Carolina is participating in oral health initiatives and integrating books and conversations about the importance of life long oral health into ROR well-child visits.

During regular wellness check-ups at…

Once Upon a Time in North Carolina

CHIP Health Services Initiative Funds Early Literacy Promotion as Part of Well-Child Care

Once Upon a Time

So many well-loved stories of early childhood begin with the words “once upon a time” and go on to tell…

Innovative Funding For Reach Out and Read in North Carolina

The state of North Carolina has partnered with Reach Out and Read in North Carolina to expand access to early health and literacy development. This  innovative public funding approach will impact all North Carolina children by extending ROR to begin at birth, expand ROR to all counties…

Relationships, Routines and Reading

It is during these times of stress and anxiety when children are most in need of a secure environment and opportunities for one-on-one engagement with a loved one.

The healthy relationships and interactions that children have with caring adults, including moments centered around snuggling up…

As a parent, I look forward to each new book

GUEST BLOG POST BY:

Kristi Hildebrand, MSN, CPNP-AC
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
UNC Department of Neurosurgery
NAPNAP – NC Chapter CE Co-Chair

This is a very unique time that we live in – with periods of fear, uncertainty and isolation. During a…

Book Addiction!

Our super great South Carolina Medical Director has shared a new blog post.

While most physicians are trying prevent or treat addiction these days, I find myself trying to encourage it.

I am prescribing habit-forming stuff to my tiniest most vulnerable patients: Books.

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