Reach Out and Read Massachusetts is part of the Reach Out and Read New England Region and the nationwide Reach Out and Read organization.

Reach Out and Read pediatricians in Massachusetts prescribe books to their youngest patients and encourage families to read together.

Currently, 265 hospitals and clinics in Massachusetts participate in the Reach Out and Read program, serving 188,000 children and families in the Commonwealth.

For a complete list of Sites in the state of Massachusetts, click here

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DONATE BOOKS

In addition to giving new books to children, Reach Out and Read MA helps give gently used books to Sites to create literacy-rich waiting rooms, hand out to siblings, and have on hand for sick visits.

Children are encouraged to bring home used books to build their home libraries, and further their exposure to books and reading. By expanding home libraries, Reach Out and Read MA is helping to ensure that children are better prepared for school.

Individuals and groups can help by organizing used book drives in their communities. Book drives are easy to organize and execute, and they have a large impact. There are 265 Reach Out and Read Sites around Massachusetts that could benefit from the donation of used books.

During these tough economic times, we are in even greater need of used books. Please help us to get books in the hands of the most vulnerable children in Massachusetts.

If you would like to learn more about planning a book drive, please contact Nora Murphy

VOLUNTEER

Looking to volunteer? There are a limited numbed of Programs that incorporate volunteers in waiting rooms. Volunteers model interactive reading techniques as they read to children waiting for their checkup.

Please contact Nora Murphy for more information.