Making Books a Part of a Healthy Childhood

Reach Out and Read® (ROR) makes literacy promotion a standard part of pediatric primary care so that children grow up with books and a love of reading.

ROR trains doctors and nurses to advise parents about the importance of reading aloud and to give age-appropriate books to children at pediatric checkups from 6 months to 5 years of age. Building on the unique relationship between parents and medical providers, ROR helps families and communities encourage early literacy skills so children enter school prepared for success in reading.

Learn more about Reach Out and Read American Indian/Alaska Native

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News

Introductory Teleconference Held October 26, 2009
A teleconference was held with ROR AI/AN Medical Directors and Staff and Sites to discuss goals of the Coalition. Listen to the teleconference (1 hour, Mp3). View the accompanying Power point.

ROR AI/AN Receives RIF Grant
ROR AI/AN is pleased to announce that a grant has been secured with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) to cover 75% of the total book budget for all I/T/U Sites not currently covered by a RIF grant. For more information see the FAQ For Sites.

ROR AI/AN Forms Advisory Board
A multi-disciplinary Advisory Board comprised of 7 indviduals from across the country will provide leadership and guidance to ROR AI/AN activities. See a complete list of the Board here.

ROR AI/AN Medical Directors Publish Op-Ed in Indian Country.
View the Op-Ed here.

View the latest e-newsletter here.

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Contact Us:
Maureen Finneran, Program Manager, ror@aap.org

Reach Out and Read National Center: www.reachoutandread.org