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National Literacy Advocate Encourages Advocates

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Reach Out and Read is a nonprofit organization that promotes early literacy and school readiness through pediatric exam room visits across the country. As part of the program, participating pediatricians present parents with a free children's book along with a message about the importance of reading aloud to their child.

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