The scoop
Reach Out and Read is a national nonprofit that builds reading into pediatric care. At participating practices, doctors and nurses give children a free book at well-child visits from about six months to age five, and coach parents on reading aloud.
It runs in all 50 states, so there's a good chance your pediatrician already takes part.
How to claim it
- 1
Ask your pediatrician's office whether they participate in Reach Out and Read.
- 2
Your child gets a book at each eligible well-child visit, no sign-up needed.
Who qualifies
- Children about 6 months to 5 years
- At participating pediatric practices