Reach Out and Read – Our 2024 Charity Partner!

June 5, 2024 In Charity Partner

Reach Out and Read – Our 2024 Charity Partner!

Ten years ago, at the very inception of Picture Book Summit, we knew we wanted to use a portion of our proceeds to give back. But, we weren’t looking for just any ol’ charity. We wanted to support charities that focus on literacy and getting books into the hands of kids.

Over the last 10 years we’ve been honored to work with and donate over $49,000 to:

  • We Need Diverse Books
  • Two Title I Schools in Oregon and Connecticut
  • Reading Partners
  • San Juan Public Library in Puerto Rico (2-time recipient!)
  • Project Night Night
  • Binc – The Book Industry Charitable Foundation
  • Little Free Library’s Read in Color Program
  • Reading Education Assistance Dog (R.E.A.D.)

You can find out more details about our previous charity partners on our Charity Partner page here.

We’re thrilled to work with our 2024 Picture Book Summit Charity Partner: Reach Out and Read!

Reach Out and Read Charity Partner

 

Here’s a little bit about Reach Out and Read:

Reach Out and Read was founded in 1989 to help families make reading a part of their routines, and to supply the books they need to get started. Since those early days at Boston City Hospital (now Boston Medical Center), the program has grown dramatically: They are now in all 50 states, with 6,200 program sites that provide 7.1 million books each year. (That’s A LOT of books!)

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Reach Out and Read is a national nonprofit that champions the positive effects of shared reading and engaging in other language-rich activities with young children. Reading with a parent or caregiver promotes healthy brain development, furthers language acquisition, and helps families build meaningful bonds.

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Their network of pediatric teams provides families at routine check-ups with the knowledge and tools they need to make reading a part of their daily routine. By integrating reading aloud into pediatric care, they reach 4.4 million children across the country—with more than three-fourths of whom come from low-income families.

They strive to make reading a part of every child’s life and help provide all young people with a foundation for success throughout their lives.

 

We invite you to help us support this incredible program and be part of Picture Book Summit 2024 on October 5th.

 

Come be a part of something AMAZING!

Early Bird registration begins June 12th!

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Kelli Panique

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