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Reach Out & Read IL

@ReachOutReadIL

Reach Out & Read Illinois partners with pediatricians to provide families with brand new books and tools they need to make reading part of their daily routine.

 Chicago, IL
reachoutandreadil.org/
Joined October 2013
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Having a diverse book library helps expand our child's understanding of the world! Check out this list of 21 black children's books by black authors! bookriot.com/2020/01/13/blac… #weneeddiversebooks #reachoutandreadgny
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Reach Out and Read@reachoutandread3 Aug 2020
Dr. @MonaHannaA, the doctor who uncovered Flint's water crisis and led its recovery effort, joins us to talk about disparities and social determinants of health. #RORPodcast Subscribe here:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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Reach Out & Read KC@RORKC31 Jul 2020
Our mission in action! Looks like 4-month-old Sincere loves his new #book from his well-child visit. That head nod at the end😍🩺📚#ReadTogetherKC #rorkc #pediatrics
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@PBSKIDS6 Jul 2020
Want to get your kids excited about reading? Help them create a book club! These tips can help you get started. to.pbs.org/2Z0mXZA
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Check out a list of books designed to cultivate conversation made by our friend Shauntee Burns-Simpson, Vice President of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association, below! ow.ly/xBAk50AnYxI #weneeddiversebooks
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Once upon a time... A musician met a storyteller and magic happened. Watch the first five videos of Symphony Storytime, a fun and unique series from the Oregon Symphony designed for kids seven and under. ow.ly/OvUj50AlSui WATCH NOW
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@Scholastic24 Jun 2020
This #AudiobookMonth, listen to some thrilling stories written and narrated by Black creators: bit.ly/2ASRoI9 #AmplifyBlackVoices
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@PBSKIDS22 Jun 2020
Picture books are a safe place to start when talking to children about race and racism, says Dr. Aisha White, Director of the P.R.I.D.E Program at University of Pittsburgh. to.pbs.org/3djoFJr
How to Use Children’s Books to Talk About Race and Racism | Parenting Tips & Advice

How to Use Children’s Books to Talk About Race and Racism | Parenting Tips & Advice

​Storytime opens up new worlds for our children. Here are seven ways Dr. Aisha White recommends using picture books (with questions and conversation starters!) to talk about race and racism.

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Talking Race With Young Children | npr.org/2019/04/24/716700866…
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Your children are not too young to talk about race! Silence about race reinforces racial bias and racism! #TalkingRaceAndKids #Parenting #Diversity childrenscommunityschool.org…
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Reach Out and Read@reachoutandread4 Jun 2020
Tips for teaching and talking to kids about race from @RaceEmbrace and @MomsRising! #ReadTogether embracerace.org/resources/te…
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Reach Out and Read@reachoutandread5 Jun 2020
Tune in tomorrow for @sesamestreet’s special: “Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism!” A family-friendly talk about racism, protests, and embracing diversity! cnn.com/2020/06/02/us/cnn-se…
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Providing families with books and conversation that embraces diversity is a long standing feature of the @reachoutandread model. We are thankful to the authors and book vendors that make this possible. #ReadTogether
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Reach Out and Read@reachoutandread27 May 2020
Reading aloud to children while cuddling shows them that joy and bonding begins with a book! Here are 17 more ways to instill a life-long love of reading in your kids by teaching them books are a magical way to connect with others! #ReadTogether ow.ly/4xeG50zRIN5
I'm a Parent and a Literacy Specialist: Here's How to Read to Your Kids To Inspire a Love of Books

I'm a Parent and a Literacy Specialist: Here's How to Read to Your Kids To Inspire a Love of Books

Time spent as a parent reading books to a child is worth it. Steal these expert secrets for turning low-key read-alouds into learning moments.

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The first two chapters of The Ickabog are available for free here: theickabog.com/read-the-stor…
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May is Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month! To celebrate, we’re sharing some of our favorite books by Asian and Pacific Islander Americans that you should read this month and all year long! Check them out here: bit.ly/3cBA6Nd
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Reach Out and Read@reachoutandread12 Mar 2019
National Med. Dir. Dr. Perri Klass traveled to the Philippines for the 25th anniversary of @papainc1994, which leads the country's Reach Out & Read Program! Thank you to Philippines National Dir. Carmen Bonoan for great leadership, & for organizing visits to a few original sites!
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Reading Aloud together is an activity that all families can enjoy and at any point in time! Take some reading time today with your children, big or small!
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This #WorldReadAloudDay make a commitment to keep the read-aloud going, even if your child is able to read independently! In our #RiseOfReadAloud report, the frequency of read-alouds drops significantly at age 6. But kids don't want it to stop! See more: bit.ly/2RtgdfR
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Studies show dialogic #reading may enhance the structural brain development in children from all backgrounds. Even more reason to share bedtime stories! Read more bit.ly/2S3Knvp #WorldReadAloudDay2019 #magicofstorytelling
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Reach Out and Read@reachoutandread4 Jan 2019
WOW - THANK YOU for all those great books Nurse Barb - what a great way to start the NEW YEAR! #BooksMatter #Reading #ReadAloud #Readin2019
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#FlintKidsAreReaders! Nurse Barb just delivered almost 1000 children’s books to 14 Flint @reachoutandread sites! @MSUPubHealth #PediatricPublicHealthInitiative @flintlibrary @HurleyMedical @MSUMD
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