• By the age of 3, children of low-income families have heard 30 million fewer words than their more affluent peers.
• During pediatric visits, Reach Out and Read partner pediatricians educate parents about the importance of reading aloud to children from birth.
• Children served by Reach Out and Read are read to more often, have better expressive and receptive language skills and are better prepared for success in school. 
• Parents who participate in Reach Out and Read are up to 4x more likely to read to their children.

For only $100, a child can receive the full 5 years of Reach Out and Read including 10 new books.  

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