Why We Matter

Loud and Clear.

Our program promotes healthy children and stronger communities. By making reading aloud a daily activity,
Reach Out and Read helps ensure that every child has the healthy foundation they need—cognitively, socially, and emotionally.

Program Benefits

The first three years of a child’s life are most critical.

We can reach nearly every child in Michigan through pediatric well visits.

We deliver exceptional, lasting benefits to children and families.

  • Child Development

    Greater exposure to reading delivers outstanding cognitive, emotional, and social benefits for the children we serve.

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  • Our Impact

    See what Reach Out and Read has been able to accomplish.

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  • The Evidence

    Reach Out and Read has a substantial body of peer-reviewed research that attests to our positive impact on families and children.

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