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 check-ups from six months to five 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.

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Open Position at ROR GNY:
Associate Director for Development and Administration

Making Headlines:
Borders Long Island, in partnership with Reach Out and Read of Greater New York and Long Island’s KJOY 98.3 FM, will host a month long book drive in August 2008
Press the Play Button below to lisen to ROR GNY's PSA played on KJOY 98.3 FM



NBC Nightly News features Reach Out and Read in "What Works" series!

Upcoming Events:

ROR GNY Half-Day Literacy Conference
Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Latest Publications:
Annual Report Newsletter June 18, 2008: Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Hosts 9th Annual Benefit



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“Reach Out and Read provides children the head start they need to succeed not just in school, but in life,”
- Congressman Charles Rangel

230,000 children participate in ROR of Greater New York programs