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Doctors prescribing books to help children traumatized by Minnesota ICE surge
Even though the surge of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis is over, the memories remain. And some adults are especially worried about children in immigrant communities and what they saw. That’s when a group led by a pediatrician stepped in. “We hope that reading books with family members reduces stress for kids and their families,” said Kris […]
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As families in Minnesota face disruptions to their routine care and daily life, the national nonprofit Reach Out and Read is providing nearly 10,000 children’s books and caregiver resources directly to families, fostering connections beyond the pediatricexam room. A November 2025 report from Physicians for Human Rights found that fear related to immigration enforcement is […]
“In a well-child visit, I want the book over the stethoscope. I don’t have to make that choice, but I learn more from the book.” — Dr. Mary Ann Woodruff, Reach Out and Read Washington Medical Director. The commitment of Reach Out and Read Northwest clinicians, staff, and supporters made the front page of The […]
United Through Reading in action: An enlisted father recorded himself reading a book so that his son canuse his copy to read “together.” This Veterans Day, Reach Out and Read honors military families by sharing the story of a partnership that bridges miles and moments through the power of reading. For military families, distance is […]
A Pediatrician’s Guide to Early Literacy, Healthy Relationships, and Brain Development Dr. Terri McFadden, MD, FAAP — Reach Out and Read Georgia’s Medical Director and a member of our National Board — is now a monthly contributor to Psychology Today. Her new column, “Reading: Just What the Doctor Ordered,” explores the deep connections between early […]
Collaboration will put “powerful tools directly into the hands of families, nurturing connection, curiosity, and lifelong learning from the very start.” Barefoot Books, an award-winning independent children’s publisher, has been selected as a preferred vendor for Reach Out and Read, the national nonprofit redefining early childhood health and literacy by integrating reading into pediatric care. […]