Using shared reading to create a world where every child has the relationships and resources to learn and thrive.Reach Out and Read, a national nonprofit, serves more than 4.6 million children a year across the U.S. We use guidance from clinicians about shared reading and healthy early relationships to empower children, families, and communities.

Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs**: The program focuses on early literacy, public health, and reducing systemic inequities, which are critical societal needs, especially for young children and families[1][3][5].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: By promoting daily reading and strengthening parent/caregiver-child relationships, the program enhances cognitive, social, and emotional development in children, leading to a better quality of life[2][3][5].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The program is backed by peer-reviewed research showing significant positive impacts on parental behavior and children's language scores. It also aims to combat the effects of income inequality by ensuring all children have a strong start in life[4][5].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: Reach Out and Read serves over 4.6 million children annually, creating a ripple effect that strengthens communities and society as a whole by fostering healthier and more educated children[3][5].