Reach Out and Read Minnesota

Reach Out and Read Minnesota Sharing books with kids and building brains at 300+ clinics across Minnesota

Nothing helps build a connection like a book and a smile 📚😊When a clinician like Dr. Hadorn hands over a book to a child...
09/03/2026

Nothing helps build a connection like a book and a smile 📚😊

When a clinician like Dr. Hadorn hands over a book to a child, it sparks a moment of joy and becomes a launch pad for a meaningful conversation with child and caregiver.

Conversations like these result in real life impact. Families will go home much more excited to read together and better informed about how they can help their little one learn and grow healthily!

The littlest moments add up to make the biggest differences.Every time a loving adult takes a moment to speak, sing, or ...
08/28/2026

The littlest moments add up to make the biggest differences.

Every time a loving adult takes a moment to speak, sing, or read with a young child, it creates a new opportunity for the child to learn and discover the world around them. Even when it doesn't last long — and we know kids' attention spans can be quite short! — a child's brain can absorb tons of information.

Over time, each of these moments helps to form a foundation for learning —something they'll continue to build on for the rest of their lives.

Savor those small moments with the little ones in your life! And remember, even if they moments fly by, their impact will remain for years to come.

08/13/2026

These simple back and forth interactions make magic happen in a child's brain!

Every conversation, every book shared, and every song sung together forge new connections in a child's brain, setting them up for a lifetime of learning.

Stronger bodies and stronger brains 💪🧠Special shout out to Orangetheory Fitness Plymouth for collecting gently used boo...
08/06/2026

Stronger bodies and stronger brains 💪🧠

Special shout out to Orangetheory Fitness Plymouth for collecting gently used books for us at their gym! Community efforts like this show us that Minnesotans care for each other and want to see our littlest ones succeed 💞📚

Gently used book donations are a major way we can boost the effects of the guidance and brand-new books given out in the exam room in our program. These books are used to stock waiting rooms and little free libraries or are given out to children outside of our core age range. They help build families' home libraries, giving them more tools to learn and bond together at home!

Learn more about our used book program here: https://reachoutandreadmn.org/get-involved/donate-books.html

The simple act of handing a book over to a young child can tell a clinician *so much* about how a child is doing 🧑🏻‍⚕️📚W...
07/27/2026

The simple act of handing a book over to a young child can tell a clinician *so much* about how a child is doing 🧑🏻‍⚕️📚

When little ones reach for the book, turn pages, or even chew on it, they’re demonstrating important milestones like sensory-motor development and hand-eye coordination. These small behaviors give clinicians real-time insight into how a child is growing and learning — and open the door for meaningful conversations with parents.

It’s just one moment during a checkup, but it plants the seeds for a lifetime of reading, learning, and connection. 🌱💙

A huge thanks to Robert and his team at Native Roots Radio for having us on yesterday to talk all about kids, books, bra...
07/21/2026

A huge thanks to Robert and his team at Native Roots Radio for having us on yesterday to talk all about kids, books, brains, and early relationships! 📻 🎙️

We also got to shout out the outstanding work that our Tribal, IHS, and other Native serving clinics are doing all across the state to bring families high-quality, culturally relevant books and guidance.

You can watch the full conversation here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/FQ7eHpij3JA?si=6-IXVN-Wqedaho8z&t=179

07/17/2026

The books our clinicians give to families can serve to let them know that they are seen, accepted, and supported for who they are. And that can make all the difference in the care that our clinicians provide!

Our Medical Director, Dr. Gigi Chawla, tell us how she uses books in the languages of her patients to help build trust and foster lasting relationships.

Here's a Friday fun fact for you: when a baby is born, their brain is a quarter of the size it will be as an adult. Over...
07/10/2026

Here's a Friday fun fact for you: when a baby is born, their brain is a quarter of the size it will be as an adult. Over the course of the next year, it will double in size! 🧠💥

In the first months and years of life, the brain is growing and learning nonstop. Shared reading is one of the best proven ways we can make sure babies' and toddlers' growing brains are getting the stimulation and engagement they need for healthy development.

Yes, the books are beautiful, but they are the start of something so much bigger 💫💞
07/07/2026

Yes, the books are beautiful, but they are the start of something so much bigger 💫💞

Whether you're heading up to the lake, taking in the fireworks downtown, or sticking around home this Fourth of July wee...
07/03/2026

Whether you're heading up to the lake, taking in the fireworks downtown, or sticking around home this Fourth of July weekend, don't forget to take time for the small moments with the littles ones in your life.

🛒 Ask your toddler questions as you grocery shop for the grill out. How many watermelons will we need?
🌼As you walk around the the park, ask your child about the colors they see!
🎈Count the balloons or floats together at the parade!
📚 And of course... read together every chance you get! It doesn't need to be long and you don't need to tell the story perfectly from start to finish. Every word and smile shared add up!

Stay safe and have fun!

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