Reach out and Read

Submitted by Debbie Sumner:

Reach Out and Read is an evidence-based nonprofit organization that promotes early literacy and school readiness in pediatric exam rooms nationwide by giving new books to children and advice to parents about the importance of reading aloud.

Reach Out and Read builds on the unique relationship between parents and medical providers to develop critical early reading skills in children, beginning at 6 months of age. The more than 3.9 million families served annually by Reach Out and Read read together more often, and their children enter kindergarten better prepared to succeed, with larger vocabularies, stronger language skills, and a six-month developmental edge over their peers.

2 Ways to Help Yourself and Reach Out and Read!

Our online auction is now live! We have great items to bid on, including:

3 different luxury vacations to the Caribbean Bruins tickets a weekend night stay at the Liberty Hotel Start your bidding today!

And if you would rather buy your prize outright, check out our project on Cauzoom! 

Whole Foods: Buy a $100 gift card and $25 will go to Reach Out and Read Starbucks: Buy a $50 gift card and $10 will go to Reach Out and Read Target: Buy a $50 gift card and $10 will go to Reach Out and Read

There are still tickets available for Read and Romp 2011!  Online Registration closes Friday, November 11th at 5:00pm. You can also buy tickets at the door ($60).