This Reach Out and Read Press Kit provides background information, research information, and other supporting materials for the program. Follow the links below to print out a complete press kit.

ROR One Page Program Model
Provides a description of the Reach Out and Read program

ROR Research Summary
Provides a bibliography of the research supporting ROR

ROR Developmental Milestones
Provides guidance for parents and doctors on appropriate book-related behaviors for ages 6 months to 5 years

ROR Testimonials
Provides testimonials from parents and physicians on the merits of the program

The Policy Case for Reach Out and Read
Article which explains how doctors promote child development with books

Key news articles:
Patriot Ledger, January 2008
UNESCO Courier, May 2007
The Baltimore Sun, June 2006
AAP News, November 2005

For more information, e-mail the ROR Communications department.