With back-to-school in full swing, it can be tough adjusting to a new bedtime routine. Dr. Leora Mogilner, Director of Reach Out and Read, recommends adding a bedtime story (or two!) to your child's bedtime routine. Read the full article here: ow.ly/91p450TeX2r

In honor of National Literacy Month, we'll be posting reading recommendations and resources all month on all our social media channels! Check out our Instagram Reach Out & Read of Greater New York for more reading-related content! instagram.com/reachoutreadgny #reachoutandreadgny #rorgny #readtogether

Figaro here has a wonderful book recommendation for you all! He recommends taking a look at Ada’s Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay, written by Susan Hood. And check out a read-aloud of the story here: ow.ly/QtsT50TeXfo #rorgny #readtogether

September 5th is International Day of Charity! Please consider donating to Reach Out & Read of GNY. Donation helps us provide families with culturally diverse, age-appropriate books. ow.ly/HIWQ50TeXHJ #internationaldayofcharity #fundraising #reachoutandreadgny #rorgny

For some of the families we serve, the books they receive through Reach Out and Read are all the books that their children have. Please consider donating $21 today to cover the cost of books for one child for one whole year! reachoutandreadnyc.org/donate #reachoutandreadgny #rorgny

Happy National Read a Book Day! We believe in the power of reading and encourage you all to pick up and read a good book today! Let us know the title of your favorite children’s book! #nationalreadabookday #reachoutandreadgny #rorgny #nationalliteracymonth #earlyliteracy

We love Ada's Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay, written by Susan Hood. Check out the amazing people who form this real-life orchestra! It's important to inspire kids through reading to dream BIG! ow.ly/Ktjn50TeXMP #reachoutandreadgny #rorgny

Today is National Grateful Patient Day! From Reach Out & Read of Greater New York to our healthcare workers, we thank you for your hard work and all you do to keep us safe and healthy! #nationalgratefulpatientday #healthcareworkers #earlyliteracy #donate #reachoutandreadgny

Please donate to Reach Out & Read of Greater New York for National Literacy Month! Your donation will help provide books and early literacy support for children and families. What better way to support literacy than to support Reach Out & Read of GNY! reachoutandreadnyc.org/donate

Help us provide a book for EVERY child during their annual well-visit by becoming a table sponsor, purchasing a ticket, or sharing a personal message of support in our benefit journal! ow.ly/E0OF50TeXOi #RORGNY #AnnualBenefit #RORGNYBenefit

Today is Grandparents Day! Take time today to tell your grandparents/grandparent figures how much you appreciate and love them! Read stories like How to Babysit a Grandma written by Jean Reagan for a fun book about grandparents! #grandparentsday #nationalliteracymonth #rorgny

You can catch up on any of our Parent Support Workshops by visiting the Parents and Families section of our website! ow.ly/Phkq50TeXQr #ParentSupport #CaringForCaregivers #Parents #Bilingual #VirtualLearning #RORGNY

Discover how partnerships, fundraising, and a focus on diversity are helping @reachoutreadgny better serve 250,000 under-resourced children each year. Hear more on the #RORPodcast: reachoutandread.org/podcast. 🎧

September is National Literacy Month! It is vital to amplify diverse children's books so children can see themselves reflected in stories. Our friends @bookriot have a great reading list you should check out: 19 Black Children's Books by Black Authors! ow.ly/mUpw50Tivsp

Over 25 years, we have served 250,000+ children annually, sharing bilingual books in 11 languages across 230+ sites. Our Executive Director Emily Marchese talks about the joys and challenges on the #RORPodcast with host Dipesh Navsaria! Listen here: ow.ly/CMYq50Tivxh

Today's Beyond The Book features the story Bedtime for Sweet Creatures by Nikki Grimes (she/her). We're bringing you a fun animal hand puppet craft you can make with at-home materials. Use the puppet to retell the story! Watch the activity on YouTube. ow.ly/q5tN50TjEiR

This is your weekly reminder to check out all of the virtual resources on our website! From virtual read-alouds to bilingual parent support workshops, we've got you covered! reachoutandreadnyc.org/parents-famili… #virtualresources #earlychildhood #earlyliteracy #reachoutandreadgny

Join us in celebrating 25 years of literacy and love with Reach Out & Read of Greater New York at their annual gala on Oct 9th. Support their mission to bring books to every child and nurture family bonds. Get tickets here: reachoutandreadnyc.org/get-involved/e… #ABookForEveryChild #25YearsAndCounting 📚✨

Today we remember the victims, families, and survivors of 9/11. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum has an article with tips on how to navigate difficult conversations about 9/11 with kids. You can find it here: ow.ly/KBYI50TjEly #9/11 #9/11memorial #neverforget #reachoutandreadgny

Research shows that literacy and language ability are improved in the children served by Reach Out and Read, and our donors are vital contributors to this impact! DONATE: reachoutandreadnyc.org/donate #Donate #reachoutandreadgny #readtogether