Reach Out and Read-Alabama

Reach Out and Read-Alabama Strengthening all families with young children through guidance from medical clinicians about nurturing relationships through shared reading

Reach Out and Read believes that all families should have access to books and the meaningful moments that are created by shared reading with children. By integrating reading into pediatric practices, advising families about the importance of reading aloud, and giving books at well-child visits, we foster enduring family bonds between caregivers and their children that promote healthy childhood development. At the simplest level, we provide the training, resources, and support that providers need to make books, reading, and meaningful moments accessible to every child they serve. Through our work, we break down barriers for under-resourced communities and lift up storytellers of all backgrounds, focusing on the strengths of parents and caregivers. We undertake and promote leading research into healthy child development. And we inspire compassionate donors to support a national network that is changing the face of pediatric care—one story at a time. Our Reach Out and Read program in Alabama is a partnership between the National Center and the Alabama Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics.

09/13/2026
09/11/2026

We are celebrating 20 years of reading and a lifetime of impact in 2026!

Visit our table set up in the hallway at the ALChapterAAP for a nostalgic journey through the years!

We are set up and ready to see the attendees at the ALChapterAAP Annual Meeting. Make sure you stop by our table and hel...
09/11/2026

We are set up and ready to see the attendees at the ALChapterAAP Annual Meeting. Make sure you stop by our table and help us celebrate 20 years of reading ❤️📚

09/07/2026

📚💡Labor Day Parenting Tip: You don’t need an elaborate lesson plan to build a brain today! You can point to pictures, name everyday items, or read a favorite story before naptime. Every word makes a massive difference.

On this day of rest, we want to thank all the incredible parents, caregivers, and pediatric healthcare providers who labor every single day to give our youngest children a strong start. You are planting the seeds for a lifetime of learning and strong connections!

Early literacy is a key part of preventive care for children. Research shows that children with stronger literacy skills...
09/04/2026

Early literacy is a key part of preventive care for children. Research shows that children with stronger literacy skills are more likely to experience better physical and mental health later in life.

Pediatric care creates an opportunity to reach children and families long before they enter school, helping build a foundation for learning, development, and long-term well-being.

Healthy development starts with healthy relationships. The simple yet powerful act of reading with a young child strengt...
09/02/2026

Healthy development starts with healthy relationships. The simple yet powerful act of reading with a young child strengthens connections that can last a lifetime.
Reach Out and Read gives families the tools and guidance to read aloud together, making pediatric care a place where relationships, learning, and healthy development grow together. 🩺💛

20 years of reading. A lifetime of impact.One family of eight shares how the Reach Out and Read-Alabama has impacted the...
08/31/2026

20 years of reading. A lifetime of impact.

One family of eight shares how the Reach Out and Read-Alabama has impacted their family through the program at Partners in Pediatrics in Montgomery.

Read their story at https://www.roralabama.org/blog-1/the-gift-of-books.

As a mom who wants my children to love reading, I am so thankful for an organization that encourages reading and makes a book a treat rather than candy or toys. 

20 years of reading. A lifetime of impact.What do stethoscopes and storybooks have in common? They’re both essential too...
08/27/2026

20 years of reading. A lifetime of impact.

What do stethoscopes and storybooks have in common? They’re both essential tools in the practices of our clinicians! 🩺📘 Since 2018, the program at Partners in Pediatrics has brought joy, connection, and deeper meaning to every well-child visit — not just to children and families, but also to their providers! ✨

"With almost 8,000 books distributed each year at a visit that involves a 'prescription for reading,' we are emphasizing the importance of reading on childhood development and family relationships. It is one of my favorite things about being a pediatrician." Mendy Blakeney, MD, site coordinator

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