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Reach Out and Read

Reach Out and Read
Children's Literature
Early Childhood Development
Community Engagement
Diversity In Children's Literature
Social Justice
Family Relationships
Leo Lionni
Reach Out and Read
Cultural Pride
The Brownies' Book
Books
Early Literacy
Parenting
Neuroscience
The Wild Robot
Conflict Resolution
Racial Socialization
Storytelling
Reading
W.E.B. Du Bois

From the national organization Reach Out and Read comes a brand new podcast centered around the belief that children's books build better brains, better family relationships, and happier, healthy children and societies. Join us as host Dr Dipesh Navsaria, a pediatrician with a children's librarianship degree, dives into a wealth of varied early childhood health and literacy topics with expert gues... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes153Founded5 years ago
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In early November 2025, nearly 300 people from the Reach Out and Read and Nurture Connection worlds — comprising clinicians, staff, community leaders, funders, and parents — gathered in Washington, DC for the National Summit. This event convened a co... more

We're thankful, all year round, to those who read aloud to young children and who encourage shared reading with others. To celebrate Thanksgiving 2025, we're revisiting a powerful selection of stories from Traci Sorell, Ann Clare LeZotte, and Dr Saya... more

Over 200,000 children enter foster care each year in the United States. How can we create safe, stable, and nurturing environments for foster children who have, by definition, experienced a rupture of at least one of these elements? Dr. Camille Brous... more

Sometimes called "spirited" or "deeply feeling", highly sensitive children are "more likely to have challenges regulating their big emotions because their brains are wired to process and react to their experiences in the world more deeply than other ... more

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Recent Guests

Traci Sorell
A citizen of the Cherokee Nation and an award-winning writer.
Episode: Returning to Gratitude
Ann Clare LeZotte
Author and long-time Youth Services Librarian focused on underserved populations.
Episode: Returning to Gratitude
Dr. Sayantani DasGupta
Pediatrician, professor at Columbia University, and bestselling author.
Episode: Returning to Gratitude
Dr. Camille Broussard
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Fostering Health: Meeting the Needs of Children and Adolescents in Foster Care
Dr. Andrew Garner
Primary care pediatrician and author specializing in children's health
University Hospitals Medical Practices
Episode: Thinking Developmentally
Sarah Manguso
Author of nine books including 'Questions Without Answers'.
Episode: Questions (from young children) Without Answers
Dr. Lynette Fraga
New Chief Executive Officer at Reach Out and Read
Reach Out and Read
Episode: One-on-One with Dr. Lynette Fraga, Reach Out and Read's New CEO
Dr. Claudia Gold
Pediatrician and writer with over 20 years of experience, author of several books on early relational health.
Episode: "Listening In" and "Not Knowing"
Rachelle Bergstein
A writer, author, and editor whose work has appeared in notable publications.
Episode: The Genius of Judy

Host

Dr. Dipesh Navsaria
Host and pediatrician with a children's librarianship degree, Dr. Navsaria explores topics at the intersection of pediatric health and early childhood education through expert conversations.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Informative and jam packed podcast

    I love Reach out and read! So happy that they have joined in the podcast movement. Each episode is jam packed with incredible information related to pediatrics, literacy and child health. Every pediatrician and/or early child educator, parent and anyone interested in child health should take a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Newblogger23
    United States4 years ago
  • Wonderful discsussions with inspiring guests!

    Great podcast for everyone who cares about children (i.e. all of us). Inspiring guests with great discussions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bilburr
    United States5 years ago
  • So Interesting!

    Looking forward to mor podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Msdjh
    United States5 years ago
  • Wonderful inventive and needed

    Love these podcasts and recommend everyone to listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Col1052
    United States5 years ago
  • Great idea!

    So excited for this and the guests Reach Out and Read has coming up!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nathansmcnamara
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners find the content to be packed with useful information related to child health, literacy, and the importance of pediatric care.
There's a strong emphasis on how meaningful interactions around reading can impact children's development and family relationships.
Many appreciate the inspiring discussions and diverse range of expert guests featured in each episode.

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Fostering Health: Meeting the Needs of Children and Adolescents in Foster Care
Q: Can you explain what trauma-informed care means?
Trauma-informed care involves understanding, assessing, and responding to the impact of trauma on a child's health, promoting safe, stable, and nurturing relationships in response to their unique life experiences.
Fostering Health: Meeting the Needs of Children and Adolescents in Foster Care
Q: What is foster care?
Foster care is a temporary, court-ordered arrangement for children who cannot safely remain at home with their biological families, focusing on their safety and well-being while seeking to reunite them with their families.
Thinking Developmentally
Q: What is the number one message that you'd like people to take away from this book?
The main takeaway is that what happens in childhood influences lifelong health, and it's important to support parents and build nurturing relationships.
Thinking Developmentally
Q: What prompted you to write a second edition of this book and what's changed?
The second edition addresses the impact of recent global events on childhood and promotes understanding that safe, stable, nurturing relationships are crucial for human potential.
Questions (from young children) Without Answers
Q: What brought you into the world of writing for children?
Sarah Manguso expresses that her writing has primarily been for adults, but her experience with her young son sparked an interest in children's perspectives.

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The content revolves around the profound impacts of children's literature on early childhood development and health, featuring notable discussions on the importance of reading, relational health, and parental support. Topics extensively cover early childhood education, literacy, and fostering emotional and social well-being through shared reading experiences. Unique episodes delve into child development processes, creative journeys of children's authors, and professional insights from various experts in healthcare, education, and literature, positioning it as a valuable resource for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals invested in nurturing childhood growth and literacy.

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1. Traci Sorell
2. Ann Clare LeZotte
3. Dr. Sayantani DasGupta
4. Dr. Camille Broussard
5. Dr. Andrew Garner
6. Sarah Manguso
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