Dear friend and supporter,   

We have just posted our latest article on the Reach Out and Read blog: "The Importance of Encouraging Parents to Read Aloud to Their Young Children".

"There is a well-documented and growing achievement gap between children growing up in the United States that starts in early childhood and persists through school and college into adulthood. It has become increasingly important to determine the factors that affect child development...."

We hope you enjoy it!

With best wishes from Reach Out and Read