Reach Out and Read Georgia

05/12/2026

“The work of children is about learning to read.” 💙📚

Powerful words from Dr. Terri McFadden, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics, National Board member and Georgia Medical Director.

Every story shared helps build the foundation for a child’s future. There is no better way to prepare children for success than early interventions like Reach Out and Read - starting at birth! In all 50 states, Reach Out and Read helps families make reading part of their everyday routines and part of building a trusted relationship with their clinicians.

05/08/2026

🎉📚 Our Books, BBQ & Building Connections event was a HUGE success! ❤️🔥

We were honored to convene incredible community partners, pediatricians, leaders, advocates, and supporters from across Georgia to celebrate Reach Out and Read Georgia being named the recipient of the Georgia Reads Community Grant! 🏆📖

A special thank you to Chairman Johnson and the Georgia Council on Literacy for presenting a $20,000 check to Executive Director, Amy Erickson in recognition of the critical role pediatricians play in preparing Georgia’s children for lifelong learning and academic success from the very earliest days of life. 👶🩺📚✨ What a bonus to have our new National CEO, Dr. Lynette Fraga and the American Academy of Pediatrics President and our Georgia Medical Director, Dr. Terri McFadden attend! The highlight was hearing from Malcolm Mitchell, Georgia’s Literacy Coach and longstanding friend! 📚🏈

What an unforgettable day filled with partnership, purpose, connection, celebration and BBQ! 🤝💫📚

A special thanks to The Family Health Centers of Georgia, Inc. for hosting our event. 🤍

05/08/2026

📚✨ WHAT. A. DAY. ✨📚

We had the BEST time entertaining the children from Kidazzle Child Care as Super Bowl Champion 🏈 and Georgia Literacy Coach, Malcolm Mitchell brought the room to life reading his book Hey Georgia! 📖🍑 Our Storytime Fun “Champions Read” event celebrated reading, community partners and creating memories! Hey Georgia! was incredibly interactive and fun for both children and adults alike, keeping everyone smiling from beginning to end! 🌟

We were honored to welcome special guests from the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement, the Georgia Council on Literacy, and the Georgia Reads team. 💙📚 A very special highlight was having Reach Out and Read’s new CEO, Dr. Lynette Fraga, join Amy Erickson, Executive Director and National Board Member, Dr. Terri McFadden for this meaningful celebration of early literacy and the power of reading aloud together. 👏✨

A huge thank you to The Family Health Centers of Georgia, Inc. for hosting our visit and providing an incredible team of volunteers who made every detail absolutely perfect! 🫶🏽🏥📚

The excitement was truly in the air! 🎉 From singing and dancing to laughter and countless hugs 🤗💕 the energy in the room reminded us exactly why this work matters so deeply. These are the kinds of moments that stay in your heart forever. 💫 🤍

We are especially grateful that Reach Out and Read Georgia was selected this year as the recipient of the Georgia Reads Community Award presented by the Georgia Council on Literacy. 🏆📚 What an incredible honor as we continue working together to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive through the power of books and shared reading. ❤️📖

05/07/2026

The LuluMa Foundation believes literacy is crucial to the healthy development and future success of every child. 🤍They value and recognize the dedication of our pediatricians, who are helping families build strong foundations for learning, connection, and lifelong opportunity everyday. 🩺 Thank you to the LuluMa Foundation for investing in families across Georgia! 🍑

05/01/2026

04/15/2026

Your questions about Reach Out and Read, answered! 📚

From our start in 1989 to clinics across all 50 states, including right here in Georgia, Reach Out and Read helps millions of children build language, literacy, and lifelong family bonds — starting at birth. Swipe through to find out how we do it — with evidence-backed results! ✨

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04/02/2026

The Resilient Gwinnett in Action Summit brought together educators, youth-serving professionals, business leaders, and community advocates to strengthen mental well-being across Gwinnett. We are proud of our partnership with Resilient Georgia and love learning, connecting, and taking action with all the amazing partners working towards a more resilient future.

04/02/2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and strengthening our collective commitment to protecting children and supporting families in our community. Since 2016, Reach Out and Read Georgia has partnered with the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, Office of Prevention and Support who recognizes prevention and early interventions yield the most promising of results for families across Georgia.

Yesterday we were honored to stand alongside our partners at Positive Childhood Alliance Georgia and the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services to kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month. We wore blue—the color symbolizing child abuse prevention—to show our support and help raise awareness.

A special thank you to Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp for taking the time to recognize the vital role prevention plays in supporting children and families.

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03/25/2026

For a lot of kids, screens are the first “pages” they learn to navigate — so when they’re handed a book, it’s not always intuitive.

Which is exactly why those early moments with real books matter so much.

It’s not about doing it perfectly. It’s just about helping them get familiar with books, falling in love with a parent’s voice — and learning that stories exist off the screen, too. 💛

03/24/2026

Family literacy is more than reading—it’s a powerful catalyst for stronger families, healthier communities, and brighter futures. Grateful to be part of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education’s Critical Issues Forum: Family Literacy—A Catalyst for Community Transformation. 📚✨

Arianne Weldon, Executive Director of Get Georgia Reading, Dr. Felicia Smith, CEO of the National Center for Families Learning and all the panelists did an exceptional job presenting! ❤️💫

03/04/2026

🎉 Reach Out and Read Georgia was honored to participate in Georgia Reads Day at the Capitol and to be recognized, alongside other partners, as a recipient of the Georgia Reads Community Award from the Georgia Council on Literacy. This recognition affirms the vital role pediatricians play in advancing early literacy and strengthening the education ecosystem. ✨

We extend our sincere appreciation to Chairman Scott Johnson, Georgia Reads Ambassador and Super Bowl Champion Malcolm Mitchell, Bryttney Bailey, and the dedicated members of the Georgia Council on Literacy in attendance, including Garry McGiboney, Noris Price, and Dayle Burns. Thank you as well to Stacey Lutz with the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement and Arianne Weldon, Director of Get Georgia Reading, for their leadership and collaboration. We also appreciate members of the Georgia General Assembly, including Representative Erwin, Representative Dubnik, and Senator Hickman, who joined in recognizing the importance of early literacy across our state. 💫

It was wonderful to see many valued partners at the Capitol, including the Junior League of Atlanta, where our Executive Director Amy Erickson is a sustaining member, and GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students, among many others working to advance outcomes for Georgia’s children and families. ♥️

A special thank you to the incredible Reach Out and Read Georgia team whose leadership and dedication make this work possible each day: Dr. Terri McFadden, Georgia Medical Director and President of the American Academy of Pediatrics; Amy Erickson, Executive Director; Karolina Klinger, Program Director; Cedric Forbes, Associate Director of Development; Leslie Vestal and Kim Thomas, Program Managers; and Brandon Hembree with Impact Public Affairs. 🩺💙

Through Reach Out and Read’s research-based model, pediatricians across Georgia are helping build the pipeline of children entering Pre-K and kindergarten ready to learn, delivering a two-generation intervention that supports children while equipping parents with the tools to build strong reading routines at home—laying the foundation for school readiness and lifelong success. 📚♥️