Reach Out and Read – Our 2024 Charity Partner!
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!
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!)
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.
Today we bring you a super fun episode of the PBSummit Roundtable episode as we talk about fresh takes in picture books. Our Roundtable discussions are where we discuss news and topics affecting picture book writers and illustrators today.
The Picture Book Summit Podcast is BACK! We kick off our newest podcast with a new PBSummit Roundtable episode. Our Roundtable discussions are where our PBSummit team sits down and talks about the topics affecting picture book creators today.
