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Reach Out and Read Oklahoma We believe in an Oklahoma where every child has the relationships essential to learn and thrive.

Founded in 1989, Reach Out and Read’s model includes providing a new, age-appropriate book for each child to take home at every checkup from 6 months through 5 years. Along with the free book for every child, doctors and nurses offer guidance to parents about the importance of reading aloud with their children every day. Nationwide, Reach Out and Read doctors and nurses serve 5 million children and their families annually at nearly 5,000 pediatric practices, hospitals, clinics, and health centers in all 50 states, with a focus on health centers that serve low-income communities. In Oklahoma, more than 300 medical providers are giving new books and literacy guidance to more than 57,000 children and their parents each year. Reach Out and Read is a proven intervention, supported by 15 independent, published research studies. During the preschool years, children served by Reach Out and Read score three to six months ahead of their non-Reach Out and Read peers on vocabulary tests, preparing them to start school on target. In the past, Reach Out and Read has been honored for its impact on literacy by organizations including the American Hospital Association and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.

So much of the success of our model depends on the hundreds of incredible clinicians across the state of Oklahoma. The p...
10/15/2026

So much of the success of our model depends on the hundreds of incredible clinicians across the state of Oklahoma. The passion for their patients and sharing Reach Out and Read is unmatched! 🩺📚❤️

10/13/2026

Tomorrow’s leaders start as children who feel heard, think for themselves, and aren’t afraid to ask questions.

Reading together helps children build the confidence to speak up and share their ideas. ❤️📚

With over a hundred clinics across the state, serving thousands of Oklahoma children, we are making every well-child che...
10/08/2026

With over a hundred clinics across the state, serving thousands of Oklahoma children, we are making every well-child check up count!!

One of the most important tools for your child's development fits right in their hands. 📚

With a new book and reading guidance from their pediatrician, Reach Out and Read helps families leave well-child visits with the tools and confidence to keep reading, talking, and learning together.

10/06/2026

October is National Children’s Health Month — a good reminder to check in on what helps your child feel their best every day:

☑️ Enough sleep to recharge.
☑️ Time to move, play, and explore.
☑️ Chances to talk, ask questions, and connect with you.
☑️ Books to enjoy together — again and again. 📚

The small things you make time for have a lasting impact on how your child grows and develops.

We are loving these new titles from All About Books for clinics to use during well child visits!
09/30/2026

We are loving these new titles from All About Books for clinics to use during well child visits!

Go on a garden scavenger hunt with these four new 'Where in the Garden' titles! Each one introduces readers to unique fruits and vegetables by size, shape, color, and texture in a different, beautifully illustrated garden setting!

09/29/2026

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide join together to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning.

09/25/2026

Happy Dolly Day! 📚❤️

Inspired by Dolly Parton's iconic hit "9 to 5," Sept. 25 is a day to recognize Dolly's lifelong commitment to giving and literacy.

One way Dolly changed lives was through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which mails books directly to the homes of young children worldwide, creating more opportunities for reading, connection, and learning.

Celebrate by sharing a story with your little one and giving them one more reason to dream big.

Including math in your story time is a great way to engage young minds into early math concepts like counting, patterns ...
09/25/2026

Including math in your story time is a great way to engage young minds into early math concepts like counting, patterns and shapes. Check out this resource from DREME at Stanford on Family Math. This resouce includes guides for a variety of picture books that can be found at your local library to use for math storytelling!

https://familymath.stanford.edu/activities/reading-together/

Yesterday our Reach Out and Read Oklahoma team spent the day at the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits Shawnee Regional Symp...
09/24/2026

Yesterday our Reach Out and Read Oklahoma team spent the day at the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits Shawnee Regional Symposium.

It was a day full of new ideas, renewed enthusiasm for our work, and wonderful new connections. Thanks to our partner Avedis Foundation for funding this event and helping to fund our work in Pottawatomie County. 📚🩺

Happy First Day of Fall!
09/22/2026

Happy First Day of Fall!

🍁 Have you ever wondered why leaves change color?
As the days get shorter and cooler, the green in many leaves begins to fade, revealing beautiful yellows and oranges that were hiding there all along! 🌳💛🧡

Nature is full of amazing surprises. 🍂✨

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