Reach Out and Read, Inc. is a nonprofit, tax exempt organization whose mission is to make literacy a standard part of primary pediatric care, so that children grow up with books and a love of reading.

Reach Out and Read trains doctors and nurses to advise parents about the importance of reading aloud and to give books to children at pediatric checkups from 6 months through 5 years of age, with a special focus on children growing up in poverty. By building on the unique relationship between parents and medical providers, Reach Out and Read helps families and communities encourage early literacy skills so children enter school prepared for success in reading.

Your gift is very much appreciated. Contributions to Reach Out and Read are deductible to the fullest extent of the law. ROR’s National Center is located at 56 Roland Street, Suite 100D, Boston, MA 02129-1243.

For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, according to our Form 990, Reach Out and Read’s revenue and support totaled $14,132,381. Of our expenses, 85% was spent directly in support of Reach Out and Read’s mission. Fundraising costs for the year were 7% of total expenses, and 8% of expenses went to administrative costs.

A copy of our latest Financial Report and Registration filed by this organization may be obtained by writing us at: Reach Out and Read, Inc., 56 Roland Street, Suite 100D, Boston, MA 02129-1243 or calling us at 1-617-455-0600 or by contacting any of the state agencies:

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. (REGISTRATION CH-16112)*

INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIOS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 1-973-504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/charity/chardir.htm.*

Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271

Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Section at 1-888-830-4989.*

The official registration and financial information of Reach Out and Read, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999.*

State Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services, PO Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218

Charities Division, Office of the Secretary of State, State of Washington, Olympia, WA 98504-0422, 1-800-332-4483

*REGISTRATION OR LICENSURE WITH ANY OF THESE STATE AGENCIES DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT.