Reach Out and Read Upstate New York is a coalition of 103 member sites serving over 68,000 children each year. We are dedicated to promoting literacy as a standard part of pediatric primary care, and to reaching those children most in need. Pediatric and family practices throughout Upstate New York are invited to join us, and can call Susan Huppe at 585-544-6104 for further information about the services the Coalition provides.

Shop Barnes and Noble to support Upstate NY Programs!

On December 9, Reach Out and Read - Upstate New York will hold a book fair at the Barnes and Noble store in Webster, New York. At 7pm, there will be a special reading of The Polar Express, followed by a holiday sing along.

To benefit Reach Out and Read, use a voucher when you shop at ANY Barnes and Noble store, or on-line, from December 9 through December 15. Contact Susan Huppe for a voucher,or simply reference bookfair ID#10595155.

Shopping on line? Go to BN.com/bookfairs and enter the Bookfair ID at checkout. It's that simple!

State and Federal Funding Updates

We are currently working with state and federal legislators to continue ROR funding. Let your local representatives know how much ROR means to you by asking for their support. Call the Coalition office for more details.

See our Facebook page for photos and more news about Reach Out and Read in Upstate New York!
www.facebook.com/reachoutandreadupstateny

Book Donations

Donations of new and gently used books are greatly appreciated. Used books are used in the waiting rooms and given out to siblings or for sick visits.

To make a donation or organize a book drive, contact Susan Huppe.

Volunteers

Volunteers are used to read to children in clinic waiting rooms. Please contact Susan Huppe for more information.

Neil Herendeen, MD
Stephanie Fretz, MD
Pam Herendeen, PNP
Gina Lord
Patricia Kirst, PNP