Our Impact
Reading is a Right.
We encourage healthy growth and early literacy for every child.
We share the power of reading with families of all backgrounds and economic means, helping them make reading a part of their daily lives. This creates a ripple effect throughout our communities. About one-third of young children—and half of children living in poverty—in the U.S. arrive at kindergarten without the skills that they need to do well in school. By giving every young child a foundation for success, we strengthen our society and help combat the effects of income inequality.
Our growth since we became an affiliate.
From 9 sites in 2019, 164 sites today, Reach Out and Read providers are furthering
our vision of a Michigan where every child is read with every day.
