Reach Out and Read is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1989 that leverages pediatric care to promote early literacy and strengthen parent-child bonding. Annually, it reaches 4.4 million children, half of whom are BIPOC, by distributing over 7 million developmentally appropriate books. The organization aims to empower families with the tools for success through daily reading, which enhances language skills, social-emotional development, and school readiness. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Reach Out and Read integrates these principles into its programs and operations, striving to address systemic disparities and foster an inclusive culture that reflects its core values.